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Friday
Oct212011

Things Have Changed a Bit Since Your Childhood...

1. Cinderella is a cyborg.
CINDER
: Book One of the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

The 26-year-old Meyer's debut novel Cinder...combines a classic folk tale with hints of The Terminator and Star Wars.” –USA Today, click HERE to read an EXCERPT now!

Find CINDER on NetGalley to read a full-length Advance Reader’s Edition right now, for FREE!
 

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2. Nursery rhymes are comics.
NURSERY RHYME COMICS
: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists

 As much as the visual styles may vary, the high levels of wit and invention never falter." Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Two things we love combined in one masterpiece that celebrates the art of storytelling and the storytelling of art.  Here’s a discussion guide to spark conversation in your classrooms, libraries, or with your friends.

 

3. Kittens are not so innocent.
A BAD KITTY CHRISTMAS by Nick Bruel

Wreck the halls with Bad Kitty! "Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city, not a creature was stirring...Except for BAD KITTY."

Haven’t met Bad Kitty yet? Meet her now! She’s a star in this video!

Like what you see? Collect all her books on badkittybooks.com!

MORE Bad Kitty coming in January 2012: Bad Kitty for President

 

4. Dots say a lot. 

DOT by Patricia Intriago

Dot says so much, we gave it a big online megaphone – including this book trailer!

You can do a lot with Dot in your classrooms and libraries. Check out these fun learning activities!

What’s everyone else saying about DOT ?

"Children will encounter ample ways to interact with this incredibly elegant, clever, and delightful concept book.” –School Library Journal, starred review

 

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Reader Comments (1)

Thanks so much for the CINDER link...have requested it. And that cover is a book talk in itself!

And cannot wait to give the latest BAD KITTY to my grandson!

October 21, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDeb

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