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Caillou: Zoo Animals by CHOUETTE PUBLISHING INC.
Caillou: Zoo Animals by CHOUETTE PUBLISHING INC.

Featuring a padded cover and sturdy board book pages for easy handling, this 24-page book follows inquisitive Caillou as he explores the zoo and finds all kinds of interesting wild animals. Each page features a different animal and its name, including a panther, tiger, parrot and giraffe. 6/22/2010 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dear Moon by GIFTOFHAPPINESS MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
Dear Moon by GIFTOFHAPPINESS MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

In this paperback children's book, a little girl named Lily travels into space to talk to the moon. 6/21/2010 (Price: $14.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cult Films by LANGENSCHEIDT PUBLISHING GROUP
Cult Films by LANGENSCHEIDT PUBLISHING GROUP

This selection from author Will Dodson consists of six oversized movie poster postcards and a flat-spined book filled with vintage stills. "Cult Films" focuses on the sometimes campy, sometimes gruesome, sometimes thrilling movies that have attracted a small yet dedicated knot of fans over the decades. This collection is vividly illustrated with black-and-white and color images throughout. "There’s something about the quirky and bizarre nature of cult films that appeals to the movie-watcher in all of us. Cult Films strikes that same chord, covering ground never before seen by non-hardcore cult movie enthusiasts," Langenscheidt Publishing Group Marketing Assistant Andrea Sper told TDmonthly. 6/14/2010 (Price: $14.99)

The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book by LUCID HAWAII INC.
The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book by LUCID HAWAII INC.

The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book includes more than 200 colorable illustrations designed to help teach children how to identify over 80 species of fish. Each illustration is accompanied by a complete description of the fish, with information about anatomical features, coloration, body designs, feeding habits and reproductive strategies. An overview of coral reef ecology is provided to help children understand the relationship between the fishes and the coral reef as well as the importance of conservation. This eco-friendly book is printed on recycled paper. "This book is often referred to as a coloring textbook or even coloring encyclopedia, because it is the most complete source of information about reef fish that you will find in a coloring book," Lucid Publishing Author Monika Mira told TDmonthly.
Awards: Summer 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Products; 2010 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award 6/14/2010 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Meanwhile by ABRAMS BOOKS
Meanwhile by ABRAMS BOOKS

Eisner award-winning writer and illustrator Jason Shiga promises 3.856 story combinations in his Choose-Your-Own-Adventure style comic “Meanwhile.” Tabbed pages send readers backward, forward and even across alternate universes as they help main character Jimmy choose ice cream flavors and explore a mad scientist’s lab. “Meanwhile” features 80 full-color pages.
Common Sense Media cautioned that some of the book’s paths do contain death, though only through simple, gore-less representations. Common Sense Media ultimately declared the book “Quirky, inventive, and absorbing.”
— Tanya of Books4yourkids liked the book’s thick, glossy pages — perfect for a book that will be flipped through time and time again. She said the comic “is IDEAL for long car/plane/train rides and should appeal to boys and girls alike.” 6/14/2010 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much by KINGFISHER BOOKS
I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark? How do our ears stop us from falling? This close-up look at human and animal senses delivers clear and concise answers to the questions children ask. 6/14/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Wonder Why Lemons Taste Sour by KINGFISHER BOOKS
I Wonder Why Lemons Taste Sour by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark? How do our ears stop us from falling? This close-up look at human and animal senses delivers clear and concise answers to the questions children ask. 6/14/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings by KINGFISHER BOOKS
I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Children want to know "Why don't ships sink?", "Which is the fastest jet plane?", and "Why do cars need gasoline?" Climb aboard and discover the answers in this intriguing look at transportation. 6/14/2010 (Price: $6.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Wonder Why the Wind Blows by KINGFISHER BOOKS
I Wonder Why the Wind Blows by KINGFISHER BOOKS

I Wonder Why the Wind Blows answers all sorts of tricky and fascinating questions about Planet Earth, such as "How cold is snow?", "How hot are deserts?", and "Where do rivers end?" An entertaining introduction to our planet for budding scientists and beginning readers. 6/14/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction by KINGFISHER BOOKS
Basher - Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Discover the secrets of chemistry, and learn about the properties of matter and the ways in which they interact, combine and change. Chemistry is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up everything around us.
SimplyScience’s Shirley loved the book’s “funny (and accurate) introduction to the periodic table.” She imagined “the kid who is fascinated with science picking up this small trim-sized book, reading it, and showing it to all his/her friends.”
— Despite some issues with the book’s organization, Roberta Gibson of Wrapped in Foil found that the book makes chemistry concepts “fresh and interesting” by presenting the terms as characters. She loved that “The sections are written in the first person from that character’s point of view, and each section stands on its own.” 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Basics Math: A Book You Can Count On by KINGFISHER BOOKS
Basher - Basics Math: A Book You Can Count On by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Meet Zero, a bubbly fellow who will dissolve you to nothing, and say hello to the all-action Units, who just love to measure. Get a load of greedy Multiply, a big guy who hoards numbers together, and stand amazed by mysterious Pi, who goes on and on and on ... to Infinity. Multiply your number know-how with Basher’s unique one-stop guide to the building blocks of mathematics. Packed with top tips and memorable characters, this is an essential book for students ages 8 and up. 6/14/2010 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Basics Punctuation: The Write Stuff by KINGFISHER BOOKS
Basher - Basics Punctuation: The Write Stuff by KINGFISHER BOOKS

With its lively, creative approach, this is a unique and highly memorable one-stop guide to using punctuation marks correctly. Each mark is each represented by its own character – from unassuming Semicolon to loud-mouthed Exclamation Mark – who explain in their own words what makes them tick and how they are used. “Do’s and “Don’t”s provide practical advice to help every child unravel the rules and regulations of the English language. 6/14/2010 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Planet Earth: What planet are you on? by KINGFISHER BOOKS
Basher - Planet Earth: What planet are you on? by KINGFISHER BOOKS

From Basher, the illustrator who showed the periodic table in a whole new light and gave us his fresh spin on physics, bioligy, astronomy and rocks and minerals, comes Planet Earth, a book that sheds light on this rock we live on, from its mountains and ocean depths to the storms that whirl around it. 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Rocks & Minerals: A Gem of a Read by KINGFISHER BOOKS
Basher - Rocks & Minerals: A Gem of a Read by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science. Rocks & MInerals is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Biology: Life As We Know It by KINGFISHER BOOKS
Basher - Biology: Life As We Know It by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Nature’s building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA, from viruses to mammals, from chlorophyll to flowers and fruit, and including the human body’s parts and systems, Biology is a single volume BIO101 course. Distinctive characters, a creative pallette, and straight- forward text make it all clear—and fun. 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Physics: Why Matter Matters! by KINGFISHER BOOKS
Basher - Physics: Why Matter Matters! by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Imagine physics as a community full of wacky characters--the building blocks of the universe each with a unique personality. This book throws open the doors and welcomes you into their amazing world. From gravity to the theory of relativity, this unique book provides visual interpretations of complex concepts, designed to make learning physics easier and a whole lot more fun. 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - The Periodic Table: Elements with Style! by KINGFISHER BOOKS
Basher - The Periodic Table: Elements with Style! by KINGFISHER BOOKS

The Periodic Table introduces budding chemists to the world of the elements as it's never been seen before. Designed to resemble popular networking Web sites, the pages of this book feature "homepages" for each of the chemical elements – complete with witty and informative profiles written by the elements themselves, plus a personally chosen picture. 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Same or Different by SCHOOL ZONE PUBLISHING CO
Same or Different by SCHOOL ZONE PUBLISHING CO

Same or Different offers funny, full-color illustrations, predictable formats, and easy-to-follow directions to ensure success. To compare and contrast the items in these exercises, your child must look for significant details, a critical reading readiness skill. (Watch the Same or Different Video Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $2.99)

Out of the Mouths of Slaves: African American Oral History by GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL
Out of the Mouths of Slaves: African American Oral History by GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL

They had no pens. They had no paper. It didn't matter. They could neither read nor write, but slaves had plenty to say and share - their stories, their sufferings, their wisdom, their wit. Kids will learn that nothing is more powerful than oral history. Words spoken and tales told completely unfiltered by others can teach young people not only the facts, but the very soul of what happened in the past. Hear the people of the past in their own words through diaries, interviews, quotations, poetry, and songs.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. (Watch the Out of the Mouths of Slaves: African American Oral History Video Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Super Civil Rights Leader by GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Super Civil Rights Leader by GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL

Martin Luther King, Jr. was the most influential civil rights leader of his time. A minister and pacifist, Martin encouraged peaceful demonstrations to bring about change. These popular readers include easy-to-read information, fun facts and trivia, humor, activities and a whole lot more. They are great for ages 7-12 (grades 2-6), because although simple, these readers have substance and really engage kids with their stories. They are great for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group reading programs, centers, library programs, and have many other terrific educational uses.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. (Watch the Martin Luther King, Jr.: Super Civil Rights Leader Video Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $2.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

“Cosmo the Boat Cat” Book by COSMO THE BOAT CAT
“Cosmo the Boat Cat” Book by COSMO THE BOAT CAT

“Cosmo the Boat Cat” is created and illustrated by Key West artist Sherry Sweet Tewell and written by Marky Pierson. It follows her cat Cosmo as he goes on adventures in the Florida Keys.
— This book was listed as a top seller at Key West Toy Factory in Key West, Fla., in May 2010 by Katie Harris, manager. “It’s a story special to Key West, which is why people love it,” she told TDmonthly. 5/27/2010 (Price: $25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Potholders and Other Loopy Projects by KLUTZ
Potholders and Other Loopy Projects by KLUTZ

A classic heirloom project, the woven potholder, gets an overhaul in this informational, whimsical book from Klutz. The loom is provided, as well as a generous quantity of cotton-blend loops made specifically for the kit. Projects include potholders, a purse, a picture frame, a chicken and more. Detailed instructions and illustrations are provided.
― “I have a huge Klutz assortment. I really love it because the quality is so good,” said Amy Barrett, owner of Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys in Helena, Mont., in April 2010.
― “Klutz always sticks out for me, as far as activity kits go,” said Janet Gessner, owner of Deep River Toy Company in Deep River, Conn., of her top-selling activity kits in spring 2010.
― Four of 43 retailers told TDmonthly in April 2010 that Klutz is a top-selling activity line in their stores. 5/26/2010 (Price: $16.95)

SteamPotVille by RUNNING PRESS BOOK PUBLISHERS
SteamPotVille by RUNNING PRESS BOOK PUBLISHERS

SteamPotVille, from first-time author and illustrator Steve Ouch, is a journey into an imaginative world where dreamy landscapes merge with whimsical animals. Kids are encouraged to search the book for hidden animals and objects.
— Even after reading “SteamPotVille,” the mommy reviewer at Beautiful Brown Babies was not quite sure what it was about. However, she described the book as “rip-rollicking fun,” a “glorious and glossy adventure.”
— Angela of Moms In a Blog called the book “magical, to say the least.” She raved about the illustrations and recommended the book for kids who love animals. 5/24/2010 (Price: $15.95)

Moo York Adventures: A Bovine's Guide to New York City by MY COW MOO
Moo  York  Adventures: A Bovine's Guide to New York City by MY COW MOO

This NYC guidebook and activity book is filled with stickers, word searches and plenty of space to journal.
Awards: 2010 - The Toy Man Seal of Approval, The Toy Man Eco-Recognition Seal, The Toy Man E Choice Award. 5/17/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Moo Becomes a Cash Cow by MY COW MOO
Moo Becomes a Cash Cow by MY COW MOO

This book was designed to open dialog between parents and children about money issues. Moo learns the importance of saving her money, want versus need, and the importance of being charitable. "Our humorous approach sets us apart; we try to add a lot of fun and self-motivational reasons to work — no matter how young or little you are," My Cow Moo Creator Kimberly Arezzi told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2009 The Toy Man Seal of Approval; 2009 The Toy Man Eco-Recognition Seal; 2009 The Toy Man E-Choice Award 5/17/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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