November 2007 New Toys — Books

Buki Activity Book - 1 to 10 Dot to Dot by POOF-SLINKY INC.

This book teaches children the concepts of counting and numerical order as they join the dots in large, clear, numerical sequence from 1 to 10 to reveal the picture. There are 24 pictures in the book, which encourages creativity and imagination through coloring. 9/19/2007 (Price: $2.30) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Buki Activity Book - Monster Mazes by POOF-SLINKY INC.

Kids are challenged to find their way out of these totally fun and crazy monster mazes. The book includes 20 mazes and teaches older children the concepts of problem solving and decision making. ( Watch Video) 9/19/2007 (Price: $4.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

This book by Gennifer Choldenko is told through the voices of an upper-middle-class white girl and a black middle-class boy and addresses issues of identity, race and prejudice at a private school. “Gennifer Choldenko is an award-winning author who knows how to create an intriguing, thought-provoking, impossible-to-put-down story about prejudice and class structure for middle school and young adult readers,” Sarah Shealy, associate director of publicity for Harcourt Children’s Books, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2007. 9/19/2007 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Angelina Ballerina: The Silver Locket Special Edition by HIT ENTERTAINMENT

Hit Entertainment and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment join to bring kids this special edition DVD set. Based on the storybooks by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig, this set comes with a DVD, a book and a silver locket. The DVD has a running time of 49 minutes. Launch date: October 16, 2007. 9/18/2007 (Price: $14.98)

Triple Play Boxed Set by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

These action-packed, heart-pounding tales—The Kid from Tomkinsville, World Series, and Rookie of the Year—take place during the heyday of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Full of fast-paced entertainment, this boxed set makes a great gift for baseball fans of all ages. 9/11/2007 (Price: $17.85) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peek in My Pocket by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

A hide-and-seek guessing game with exciting, ingenious pop-ups and fun touchable features. With each turn of the page, animals give clues to the hidden surprises in their pockets with hints that include shapes and colors. The fun, rhyming text is just right for toddlers, and the final surprise—a new friend to play with—makes a perfect peekaboo partner. 9/11/2007 (Price: $10.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stellaluna by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

This story has been charming picture-book readers for years with its moving tale of a lost little bat who learns a big lesson about friendship. This bestseller has now been adapted as a board book, the perfect format to introduce younger readers to Janell Cannon’s enchanting tale and gorgeous art. 9/11/2007 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Holly Hobbie & Friends: Dream Big! by SIMON AND SCHUSTER CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING DIVISION

This book by Marcie Aboff and Emma Forrester includes space for kids to draw creatively. “This book’s most defining characteristic is that it’s 400 pages, making it a great value,” Director of Publicity Paul Crichton of Simon & Schuster told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 7, 2007. 9/7/2007 (Price: $5.99)

Mandy and Pandy Sing songs Set-1 by MANDY & PANDY BOOKS

In this fourth installment of the Mandy and Pandy series, Mandy and Pandy visit the farm to experience farm tools and farm animals. 8/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mandy and Pandy Visit the Farm by MANDY & PANDY BOOKS

In this fourth installment of the Mandy and Pandy series, Mandy and Pandy visit the farm to experience farm tools and farm animals. 8/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mandy and Pandy play Colors at the Lake by MANDY & PANDY BOOKS

In this third installment of the Mandy and Pandy series, Mandy and Pandy go through colors in Chinese. 8/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mandy and Pandy Play Let's Count by MANDY & PANDY BOOKS

In this second installment of the Mandy and Pandy series, Mandy and Pandy teach numbers in Chinese. 8/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Lauren and Theodore by HEALING TREE ARTS

This environmentally friendly book is printed on high-quality recycled paper and processed chlorine free. The story is based in part on real life events, and the four seasons are playfully introduced while children learn the important role that trees play in the environment. “Baby Lauren and Theodore” is a story of friendship, love, loss and renewed hope that is sure to warm the hearts of children of all ages. “With global warming being a major issue … this is a very timely book. It teaches children at an early age to love and respect nature, while instructing on basic earth science,” Author Deborah Sherrell of Healing Tree Arts told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2007. 8/30/2007 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

New York Yankees: Yesterday and Today by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Readers will love this unique photographic approach to capturing the essence of the game through history. Remember yesterday's legends and study today's heavy hitters as you relive the greatest moments of the New York Yankees. Explore Yankee Stadium with fascinating details of construction, the 1970s facelift and the new building under way. Also included is an enthralling account of some of the World Series in which the Yankees played, both their exciting wins and those rare, heart-breaking losses. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Armchair Reader: World War II by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

The Armchair Reader series will entertain and enlighten with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, lists, and behind-the-scenes information. Take a front-row seat and delve into tales of astounding feats, unmatched heroism, unfathomable mistakes, and electrifying exploits from the European and Pacific theaters of World War II. Discover the enigma of Audie Murphy, America's most decorated soldier. Uncover the facts behind Germany's Big Gun program,ending with a weapon that weighed 150 tons, was 50 yards long, and took over 100 men to load. Learn why the Nazis feared the Freemasons. Even people who've studied World War II extensively will be captivated by the unique style and colorful slant of this collection of riveting articles! 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Muscle Cars: Kings of the Street from the Golden Era by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Muscle Cars is a car-by-car look at the machines that define the muscle era. Includes hundreds of original color photographs. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Corvette: The Shape of Performance by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

The Shape of Performance is a fast-paced look at America's most enduring automotive icon. Featuring a photo-rich year-by-year retelling of Corvette's fascinating history, The Shape of Performance captures the car and the times that helped to shape it. Told in lively captions, the Corvette's history has never been easier, or more fun, to appreciate. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Made Simple Baking by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Perfect for today's busy cooks, Made Simple Baking features simple, contemporary recipes suitable for everyday cooking as well as special occasions. More than 85 easy-to-prepare recipes, including cookies, bars, breads, cakes and desserts. Enjoy these tasty recipes that are sure to please and amaze guests or your family. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crock Pot® Slow Cooker Recipes Shaped Cookbook by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Delightful cookbook shaped as a slow cooker features over 40 recipes to make for every night of the week. Includes soup, poultry, beef, pork, vegetarian and even dessert recipes that are quick to make and so easy to cleanup. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Story Reader by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

My First Story Reader has a lightweight, portable design featuring magnetic closure and a convenient carrying handle. My First Story Reader uses two distinct play options that teach the first steps to reading, sound identification, matching, shapes, and colors. 3 Baby Einstein books are included with the My First Story Reader. Requires AAA Batteries (included). 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Story Reader by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Almost magically, a narrator reads the book as each page is turned, while Story Reader adds sound effects and music. Story Reader is easy to use...parents or children simply insert the story cartridge, insert the book, and turn the page to let the adventure begin. The Cars book is included with the Story Reader base unit. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney/Pixar's Cars: Tour the Town Steering Wheel Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

All kids want to be like mom and dad, and driving a vehicle is no exception. Steering Wheel books feature a mounted telescoping base with a steering wheel that raises and locks into place. Sound triggers, including the horn button on the wheel, make realistic vehicle sounds to accompany the story. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sesame Street Superstar Karaoke Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Use the included microphone to sing along with one of 40 classic melodies. At the end of the song, hear what Big Bird, Oscar, and Cookie Monster think about your performance! 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dora the Explorer: Learn to Write by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Allow your child's favorite characters to help teach letter writing and letter recognition using an LCD and gel pad writing surface. First, the child may press the UPPER/lower button to choose whether to see the animation for the uppercase or lowercase version of the letter. Then the child enters a letter by pressing a letter trigger. An animation showing the correct way to form the letter appears on the LCD. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thomas & Friends: A to Z with Thomas - A Talking Dictionary by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Expand your child's vocabulary with this fun Talking Dictionary. Children can input one of 400 pre-school appropriate words (in English or Spanish) using the letters on the module, which are voiced as they are typed and appear on the LCD screen. She can then press ENGLISH to hear the word spoken in English, SPANISH to hear and see the word in both languages, or DEFINITION to hear the word and definition in English. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]