November 2007 New Toys — Books

The Garden of Eve by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Living in a new town with her widowed father, Evie doesn’t trust in fairy tales and curses, but strange things are happening in Beaumont. Evie meets a boy who says he’s dead, and only the two of them can see and experience the mysterious tree that grows from a seed the boy received as a birthday gift. 10/31/2007 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

When Mama Mirabelle Comes Home by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

This book written by Douglas Wood and illustrated by Andy Wagner comes with a free “Mama Mirabelle’s Home Movies” DVD and follows the adventurous thoughts of Bo the cheetah, Karla the zebra and Max the elephant as they plan for their day-care provider to return home. 10/31/2007

Remember Valley Forge: Patriots, Tories, and Redcoats Tell Their Stories by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

This book tells a tale of survival, following Washington’s army to winter at Valley Forge. It features excerpts from a soldier’s diary and one doctor’s accounts of awful sickness, cold and hunger, as well as a time line, maps and images. 10/31/2007 (Price: $17.95)

Titanic by CANDLEWICK PRESS

The book documents the ship’s history, from blueprint to maiden voyage departure. A breathtaking 2-1/2’ 3-D model, six pop-up scenes of the ship’s interior, a deck plan, a first-class ticket, menu cards from the first- and third-class galleys, a mini newspaper with actual reports of the day and much more. Launch date: October 2007. 10/26/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Trains by CANDLEWICK PRESS

The book is full of flaps, pull-tabs, 3-D train models, pop-up models and fun facts about trains. Launch date: October 2006. 10/26/2007 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Antarctic Antics… and More Hilarious Animal Stories! by SCHOLASTIC

From the Scholastic Storybook Treasures line, the hour-long, fully animated DVD includes a read-along feature, kid-friendly authoring, catchy tunes and six additional tales. The title tale is a winner of an Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video and a Notable Video Award from the American Library Association. Launch date: November 20, 2007. 10/26/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Niecey Doll and Book Set by JAMBOKIDS COMPANY INC

Niecey, a soft and huggable adventure doll, is all fabric and stands 12" tall. She comes with a soft-cover storybook that gives parents and children an opportunity to bond while helping to build children's attention spans and sharpen their listening skills. In "Niecey’s Surprise Pie," readers witness an entire town’s transformation from grumpy to joyous as Niecey’s Surprise Pie puts a smile on everyone’s face. 10/23/2007 (Price: $29.99)

Luz Doll and Book Set by JAMBOKIDS COMPANY INC

Luz will light up your playtime when you have your own soft doll and adventure storybook. The all-fabric doll is 12 inches tall, and is just right for ages 3 and up. The name Luz means light, and the visual arts play a significant role in her life. Make friends with Luz as she learns to express herself through art, and explores its great power to transform a person who appreciates it.

In Luz and Little Butterfly, ancient artifacts and stunning visual images magically come alive in her first adventure, which takes her back in time to visit an ancient Maya civilization, where she develops a deep love and appreciation for the art of weaving. 10/23/2007 (Price: $29.99)

Jazzie Doll and Book Set by JAMBOKIDS COMPANY INC

Jazzie's 100% soft fabric doll is 12 inches tall, and suitable for ages 3 and up. Cuddle up and enjoy her well-written and superbly illustrated storybook about finding the courage to live out your dream; and encourage your child's curiosity, creativity, and imagination.

In Jazzie's Dream, you are swept up into a storm at sea on a magical journey back in time to Liberia, the land of her birth. There, she saves the life of a village girl who shares a common cultural connection. Through her adventure, she learns more about herself and discovers that she can overcome her uneasiness about being a leader. 10/23/2007 (Price: $29.99)

Anya Doll and Book Set by JAMBOKIDS COMPANY INC

Anya's huggable all-fabric doll is 12 inches tall, and is ideal for ages 3 and up. The cloth doll and soft-cover book are perfectly matched for stimulating interest in reading, promoting one-on-one communication, and giving kids the attention they crave.

Sample a bit of Russian folklore in Anya and the Snow Leopard as Anya encounters the mythical Baba Yaga deep in the Ural Mountains of Eastern Europe. Anya befriends a Snow Leopard and a Snow Princess, who help her on her mission to rescue the children who are being held captive by the witch. ( Watch Video) 10/23/2007 (Price: $29.99)

Time Spies: Rider in the Night - A Tale of Sleepy Hollow by MIRRORSTONE

Mattie, Alex and Sophie – the Time Spies — tackle "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Thinking they know the secret of the headless horseman who's been frightening the town's schoolteacher, the Time Spies concoct a trick to attempt to scare away the ghost. Launch date: August 2007. 10/19/2007 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Stolen Sun by MIRRORSTONE

In book three of the Suncatcher Trilogy, Sindri Suncatcher sets out to find one last Temple of the Sun in order to discover the source of his wizard power. His home village is in danger, though, and along the way, he is forced to make the toughest decision of his life. Launch date: September 2007. 10/19/2007 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

NASCAR team Activity Book & CD by PC Treasures, Inc.

Updated for the 2008 NASCAR season, the activity kit includes an interactive CD with full kit materials, such as posters of the team and over 200 activity pages. Launch date: 2008. 10/19/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Witch's Child by ABRAMS BOOKS

The book, replete with haunting and bewitching illustrations, tells the story of a witch who longs for a child. The witch creates a child from straw, but repeatedly fails to bring it to life. One day, a little girl wanders into the witch’s house. Her love for the straw child brings it to life, and earns its protection when the frightening witch returns home. Launch date: October 2007. 10/19/2007 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Manga Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet by ABRAMS BOOKS

This manga-style adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic is designed for a new generation of readers. Shakespeare’s original words are preserved, with significant changes made only to the length of the piece. Launch date: April 2007. 10/19/2007 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by ABRAMS BOOKS

In this follow up to the #1 New York Times Bestseller “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” Greg enters a new year in his middle school. He is eager to put his embarrassing summer behind him, but his brother Rodrick is ready to tell all, should Greg step out of line. Launch date: February 2008. 10/19/2007 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Hour of the Outlaw by ABRAMS BOOKS

This book tells a story from the perspective of a kid traveling to the Gold Rush. Full of Wild West adventure, this boook is part of the Golden Hour series, which has been praised especially for featuring African American children as its main characters. Launch date: October 2007. 10/19/2007 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rathbone the Rat by ANIMALATIONS

Rathbone the Rat is a mischievious rat. He travels through the town of Paris doing his mischievious deeds. Finally his friends help him and he learns a lesson. The text is sung to an original song. 10/19/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Montgomery the Moose by ANIMALATIONS

With five distinct musical styles, Montgomery the Moose shakes his caboose for his friends.Young readers will learn to appreciate different kinds of music and participate in movement activities. Original musical CD sings the words in the text. Children will get up on their feet to dance to the "toe tapping" music. 10/19/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Sly the Dragonfly by ANIMALATIONS

Sly the Dragonfly loves to fly high. "I hear the wind whistling through my wings. It makes my heart wake up and sing". Sly encourages young readers to be the best that they can be. Text is sung to an original musical CD. 10/19/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Dody the Dog has a Rainbow by ANIMALATIONS

Dody the Dog is lost. As he tries to find his way back home, he looks for his rainbow.He finds his rainbow behind the darkest cloud. His rainbow gives him hope and inspiration. Dody learns to follow his rainbow for a brighter tomorrow. Musical CD sings words to text. 10/19/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Farley the Ferret of Farkleberry Farm by ANIMALATIONS

When a drought threatens the boysenberry crop-which would mean no fresh jam and bread at the County Fair- area children respond to Farley's pleas for help. The musical CD sings the words to the text using a delightful "toe tapping" original melody. 10/19/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Voyage Through Space by BARRON'S EDUCATIONAL SERIES

This 32-page, hardcover book with paper engineering is a three-dimensional introduction to the planets, the stars, the galaxies and human exploration of space. Full-color pop-ups and gatefold illustrations on every spread show the Earth and its relation to the Sun and Moon, the solar system’s planets revolving around the Sun, asteroids, comets, meteoroids and other heavenly bodies. The book measures 10-1/2” x 10-1/2”. Launch date: October 2007. 10/11/2007 (Price: $18.99)

Life's Little Book of Wisdom for Girls by BARBOUR PUBLISHING INC

The 192-page, full-color little book is full of inspiration and encouragement in the form of quotations, thoughts and scripture. Many other titles are available in the Life’s Little Book of Wisdom series, including Friends, Students, Grandmothers and Families. Launch date: February 2008. 10/11/2007 (Price: $4.97)

Treasury of 100 Storybook Classics by SCHOLASTIC

The videos feature almost 15 hours of full-color animation and celebrity narration. Titles in the collection include Where the Wild Things are, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and much more. Launch date: September 25, 2007. 10/11/2007 (Price: $99.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]