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December 2008 Notable Toys — BooksThis book is filled with questions and fun quizzes, plus photos and information about Hannah Montana and her family and friends. It comes with What'cha Think device that let's the user see "text message" answers to yes or no questions from Hannah and her buddies. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21554 (added 12/3/2008) . Snuggle Bears Baby Journal Organizer & Keepsake From: WS PUBLISHING GROUP Other products from WS PUBLISHING GROUP
(Read Review) Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: 978-1-887169-82-0 Gender: Boys And Girls
This 98-page illustrated journal includes special spaces for photos and mementos, as well as an accordion file for the organization of important documents and a pull-out growth chart. It has an elastic cord and rivet closure and measures 9.25" square. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21543 (added 12/2/2008) . Christmas for a Kitten From: ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY Other products from ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY
It's winter, and a lonely abandoned kitten is trying to survive in the woods. Each night, as he hunts for food, the warm glow of houses fills him with longing. While a family carries in its Christmas tree, the kitten slips into their house. Then—danger—a fierce dog lives there! The kitten has not found a haven after all. But it is Christmas Eve, a night when magical things can happen. Robin Pulver's gentle story and Layne Johnson's dramatic paintings evoke the wonder and joy of Christmas. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21515 (added 12/1/2008) . When Cows Come Home for Christmas From: ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY Other products from ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY
It's that wonderful time of year, when once more cows have come back to the family home, to be together around the Christmas tree. But while dancing the Cowpoke Polka, Moosha crashes through the floor! The whole family tries to pull her out. But Moosha stays stuck, right in the only place the tree can go. Will Christmas even come this year? Then a baby calf named Dale hangs a star on Moosha's tail, and these clever cows come up with a way to save Christmas and begin a fine cow tradition. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21514 (added 12/1/2008) . A Baby Born in Bethlehem From: ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY Other products from ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY
This beautiful retelling of the traditional Nativity story caputres all the drama and joy, beginning with the angel's amazing announcement to Mary. Giuliano Ferri, an award-winning Italian illustrator, illuminates the story with his watercolors. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21513 (added 12/1/2008) . Begin Smart - Quack! Quack! From: STERLING PUBLISHING CO. Other products from STERLING PUBLISHING CO.
Lamb says “maa,” doggie says “woof,” crow says “caw caw”—and baby laughs with joy. The shiny embossed and laminated pictures of animals seem to jump from the page, inviting babies to reach out and touch. As they become more familiar with the book, children will enjoy imitating the sounds each friendly creature makes. Launch date: December 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21455 (added 11/21/2008) . One of the most popular pets—and the animal baby is most likely to know—sounds off in this amusing 6" x 6" foam board book. There are toy dogs; happy ones that look as if a child drew them; and noisy ones making noise. A touch-and-feel fur element at the end of the book enhances the experience. Launch date: June 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21453 (added 11/21/2008) . Sounds of the Wild: Ocean From: ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP Other products from ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP
Plunge into the world's oceans and discover the magic of marine life in these stunning pop-up seascapes accompanied by sounds from the deep. Listen to the playful chattering of dolphins, the boisterous honking of seals, and the haunting echo of the humpback whale's song. Full of in-depth descriptions, each spread identifies several animals, offering a great way to introduce children to the ocean animals of the world. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21425 (added 11/20/2008) . Uncover a Dolphin From: ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP Other products from ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP
Dive into dolphins! This book is swimming with cool facts, amazing illustrations, diagrams and a unique 3-D model that uncovers the secrets of dolphins, layer by layer. Kids can plunge into weird and wild facts, cool illustrations, diagrams and an amazing 3-D layered model of a bottlenose dolphin. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21424 (added 11/20/2008) . Model Masters Dragons From: ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP Other products from ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP
Embark on an adventure into the enchanted lands of dragons, where you will discover the origins, powers, and legends of these mythological beasts. From the fire-breathing Western dragon to the three-headed hydra, assemble, paint, and display these magical and mighty creatures from worlds beyond your imagination! ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21423 (added 11/20/2008) . Nothing says Christmas quite like innocent children shrieking with terror as a stranger dressed in red drags them kicking and screaming onto his lap. Now this time-honored rite of passage is celebrated with a hilarious collection of more than two hundred and fifty priceless photos of kids' traumatic trips to Santa's workshop. Scared of Santa offers a cornucopia of photographic funnies—from sixty-year-old family heirlooms to last year's howlers—along with delightful commentary on those unforgettable childhood visits to scary ol' Saint Nick. By Denise Joyce and Nancy Watkins. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21363 (added 11/14/2008) . Authored by Vivan French and illustrated by Jackie Morris, this is a brand new fairy tale, for a brand new generation. Thorfinn's father is obsessed with power while his mother cares only for wealth. When it is time to choose a bride, Thorfinn decides he must listen to his own heart instead. He seeks the wisdom and experience of his friends, the court jester and the old tabby cat. In which direction will they lead him? Will he choose the princess who promises wealth, the princess who promises power, or the princess who is full of love and happiness? And, will that princess choose Thorfinn in return? ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21361 (added 11/14/2008) . Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing From: ORANGE AVENUE PUBLISHING AND ZEST BOOKS Other products from ORANGE AVENUE PUBLISHING AND ZEST BOOKS
Covering everything from Jellies and link belts to empire dresses and bolero, this educational title gives a thorough introduction to fashion through illustrations, historical tidbits and product segments that tell "What it looks like," "Who made it," "Who made it hot" and "How to rock it." Launch date: June 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21302 (added 11/12/2008) . Oodles of Animals From: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT Other products from HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT
This book by Lois Ehlert features 64 creatures from the animal kingdom in playful, rhyming verse. It is 56 pages. Launch date: May 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21301 (added 11/12/2008) . Learn to Read Fun & Fantasy Collection From: CREATIVE TEACHING PRESS Other products from CREATIVE TEACHING PRESS
This 12-book series couples rhyme and repetition with predictable storylines and complementary illustrations that guide children as they increase self-confidence while learning to read. Titles include "What Goes Together?" "How Do I Feel?" and "Watch Out for Worms!" The variety pack has an MSRP of $23.88. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21299 (added 11/12/2008) . Written and illustrated by Clare Beaton, this book introduced baby to different subjects, objects and themes. Sections include "Weather," "This Little Piggy," "My Toy Chest" and "Various Vegetables." ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21286 (added 11/11/2008) . This book by John Matthews, advisor for the movie "King Arthur," is outfitted with a gold-embossed cloth spine and comes with a large poster with a beautiful map of key locations. Filled with adventure, conflict and romance, the book covers King Arthur's boyhood, his court, the history of Camelot, and his last departure to Avalon. It is illustrated by Pavel Tatarnikov. Launch date: September 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21283 (added 11/11/2008) . Part of Barefoot's Young Fiction list, this book examines friendship in a story about the Cultural Revolution that also explores the clash of political change and personal freedom. It is written by Guo Yue and Clare Farrow and illustrated by Helen Cann. The book tells the story of author Yue's childhood in Beijing, particularly in the summer of 1966. Launch date: July 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21282 (added 11/11/2008) . Over in the Arctic Where the Cold Winds Blow From: DAWN PUBLICATIONS Other products from DAWN PUBLICATIONS
Written by Marianne Berkes and illustrated by Jill Dubin, "Over in the Arctic," chronicles life in a land where the snow goose "honks" and the wolf "howls." Children too will joyfully honk and howl while they count the baby animals and sing to the tune of "Over in the Meadow." And the illustrations— all done in cut paper — vividly convey the austere nature of the Arctic. The book measures 10" x 9" and features 32 fully illustrated pages. Launch date: 2008. Also available in hardback ($16.95). ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21252 (added 11/10/2008) . Written by Stephenie Meyer, this "New York Times" best selling fantasy novel captures the story of star-crossed teenaged lovers Bella and Edward. Bella learns that Edward, along with several other students at her new school, are rescued vampires. True to his vampiric nature, Edward knows he could kill Bella should his passion for her become too great, and therein lies the central tension of the story. Launch date: October 5, 2005. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21239 (added 11/7/2008) .
In the years following World War II the major export from Japan wasn't electronic equipment, but toys, specifically tin toys. Crafted in the shapes of submarines, planes, trains, cars, and horses, one of the most popular motifs were toy robots. Constructed in virtually every shape imaginable from the 1940s throughout the 1960s, they ranged in appearance from horror to science fiction characters. Today, these toys are not only fondly remembered by collectors but are being re-created for a whole new generation. Capturing this period in history became a passion of painter Eric Joyner's and in Robots and Donuts he celebrates this forgotten era with images marrying the metal creations with images plucked from his imagination. And, almost always, with donuts. This book also features a look finto Joyner's painting style as well as a glimpse at some of his other non-robot themed artwork. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21233 (added 11/7/2008) .
Never before and rarely seen artwork, outlines, and entire stories from Jeff Smith's Bone are collected in this full-color hardcover volume. Bone is an international publishing sensation with hundreds of thousands of loyal readers and no end in sight to its growing popularity. Now, for the first time anywhere, see the homemade comics, sketches, and grand plans that set this masterpiece of literary fantasy in motion. From there, take a tour through piles of promotional art, holiday cards, and pivotal storytelling moments from the revolutionary self-publishing years, where Bone went from "the little comic that could" to an industry leader that changed the face of comics. Finally, revel in the wonder of Bone as a complete 1300-page graphic novel, a work for the ages, filled with comedy and tragedy and adventure for generations to come. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21232 (added 11/7/2008) .
Based on the new motion picture and television series The Clone Wars comes this quarterly, graphic-novella series from Dark Horse. Dark Horse’s first offering, “Shipyards of Doom,” is a digest-sized graphic novella written by Henry Gilroy, the head writer for the TV show, and illustrated by the prolific Fillbach Brothers. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21231 (added 11/7/2008) .
In an inexplicable worldwide event, forty-seven extraordinary children were spontaneously born by women who’d previously shown no signs of pregnancy. Millionaire inventor Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven of the children; when asked why, his only explanation was, “To save the world.” These seven children form The Umbrella Academy, a dysfunctional family of superheroes with bizarre powers. Their first adventure at the age of ten pits them against an erratic and deadly Eiffel Tower, piloted by the fearsome zombie-robot Gustave Eiffel. Nearly a decade later, the team disbands, but when Hargreeves unexpectedly dies, these disgruntled siblings reunite just in time to save the world once again. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21230 (added 11/7/2008) . Shima the Origami Master lives on a mountain in Japan. He isn’t lonely, for his beautiful origami animals keep him company. One morning Shima finds a marvelous new paper elephant on his desk. Where could it have come from? The next morning, a splendid dragon is in its place. It looks real enough to fly away. That night, Shima stays awake to find out who could make such wonderful creatures. But when he discovers who the mysterious artist is, he learns a surprising lesson about friendship. Included are instructions on how to make the origami flapping bird design. Aki Sogabe’s paper-cut art in the Japanese tradition richly complements Nathaniel Lachenmeyer’s lovely story. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21175 (added 10/31/2008) .
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