Hyperion Books.Hyperion Books 114-5th Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of NY 10011 www.hyperionbooksforchildren.com Pamela Duncan Edward's Ms. Bitsy bit·sy adj. bit·si·er, bit·si·est Bitty. [Alteration of bitty.] Bat's Kindergarten (0786806699, $15.99) is a lovely, recommended pick for ages beyond the kindergarten range. Henry Cole's fun animal drawings capture a new teacher at the kindergarten and the adjustment process which comes for the entire class. Can a bat who sleeps during the day and eats insects satisfy a mixed animal classroom? Very highly recommended: the resourceful re·source·ful adj. Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations. re·source  ful·ly adv. Ms. Bitsy Bat has an answer for every problem. Jon Agee's Terrific (0786851-848, $15.95) tells of a trip to Bermuda which turns into adventure when the ship sinks. Eugene meets a parrot while stranded on the island, and the parrot just happens to be a boat-building expert: but the adventure isn't over and more obstacles cement their friendship in this funny tale of trauma. Mo Willems' Leonardo The Terrible Monster Terrible Monster is a creature that allegedly attacked Jerusalem in the early eighteenth century. According to local lore, it was formed of the blood of murder victims and would kill anyone who came near it. (0786852941, $16.99) tells of a monster who is just terrible being a monster: he can't frighten anyone. He's not big enough, weird enough, nor anything else--but has he discovered his niche in terrorizing a shy youngster? A very simple story of a monster's sad lack of talent evolves. Esme Raji Codell and LeUyen Pham's Hanukkah, Shmanukkah! (0786851791, $16.99) arrived too late for more timely holiday mention but deserves a place year-round in any serious Hanukkah collection as something unique and different. Old Scroogemacher is a sourpuss sour·puss n. Slang A habitually gloomy or sullen person. [sour + puss2. and tyrant tyrant, in ancient history, ruler who gained power by usurping the legal authority. The word is perhaps of Lydian origin and carried with it no connotation of moral censure. to his workers who doesn't believe in Hanukkah--but three ghostly rabbis visit him that night and bring him wisdom and insights. An intriguing take-off on A Christmas Tale. |
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