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<title><![CDATA[Winter 2009 Kids' Next List - Ages 4-8]]></title>

<description><![CDATA[The Indie Next List, drawn from bookseller-recommended favorite handsells, epitomizes the heart and soul of passionate bookselling. Independent booksellers are and have always been discoverers of the next big thing, the next great read, the next bestseller, and the next undiscovered gem.]]></description>

<link><![CDATA[http://www.indiebound.org/kids-indie-next-list]]></link>

<language><![CDATA[en-us]]></language>

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<title><![CDATA[The Lion & the Mouse]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780316013567</link>
<description><![CDATA["From one majestic end page to the other, in an almost wordless, stunning presentation, this much-loved Aesop's Fable comes to life with clarity of the heart and emotion for both animals' trials and entwined kindnesses. Amazing!" -- Ellen Mager, Booktenders Children's, Doylestown, PA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Lion & the Mouse]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jerry Pinkney]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Little, Brown Young Readers]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780316013567]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[From one majestic end page to the other, in an almost wordless, stunning presentation, this much-loved Aesop's Fable comes to life with clarity of the heart and emotion for both animals' trials and entwined kindnesses. Amazing!]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Ellen Mager, Booktenders Children's, Doylestown, PA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781933718293</link>
<description><![CDATA["Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories is a wonderful resource to help children deal with the death of a loved one. The story models good interactions between Chester and his mother as she helps him take tangible steps to remember and honor his friend." -- Susan Richmond, Inklings Bookshop, Yakima, WA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Audrey Penn, Barbara L. Gibson (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Tanglewood Press]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781933718293]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories is a wonderful resource to help children deal with the death of a loved one. The story models good interactions between Chester and his mother as she helps him take tangible steps to remember and honor his friend.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Susan Richmond, Inklings Bookshop, Yakima, WA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-08-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Busiest Street in Town]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780375840203</link>
<description><![CDATA["Eulalie and Agatha May have been friends forever and over the years have watched Rushmore Avenue become the busiest street in town, with zooming buses and trucks. When these two friends decide to take back the streets and teach everyone how to take time to taste the gingersnaps, the neighborhood will never be the same! Retro-inspired illustrations lend a vibrant and whimsical feel to this tale of grass-roots activism." -- Jennifer Laughran, Books Inc., San Francisco, CA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Busiest Street in Town]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mara Rockliff, Sarah McMenemy (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Knopf Books for Young Readers]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780375840203]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Eulalie and Agatha May have been friends forever and over the years have watched Rushmore Avenue become the busiest street in town, with zooming buses and trucks. When these two friends decide to take back the streets and teach everyone how to take time to taste the gingersnaps, the neighborhood will never be the same! Retro-inspired illustrations lend a vibrant and whimsical feel to this tale of grass-roots activism.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Jennifer Laughran, Books Inc., San Francisco, CA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-13T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781416986867</link>
<description><![CDATA["Big brothers and sisters will relate to this cautionary tale about the hazards of babies (they leak, plus they grow up to be MONSTERS).  A fun picture book that makes you sign one minute and laugh the next." -- Barb Bassett, The Red Balloon Bookshop, Saint Paul, MN]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Weeks, Robert Neubecker (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Beach Lane Books]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781416986867]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Big brothers and sisters will relate to this cautionary tale about the hazards of babies (they leak, plus they grow up to be MONSTERS).  A fun picture book that makes you sign one minute and laugh the next.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Barb Bassett, The Red Balloon Bookshop, Saint Paul, MN]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-11-10T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Guess Again!]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781416955665</link>
<description><![CDATA["This hilarious read-aloud is a series of riddles that lead the reader to a very obvious answer but then give a completely unexpected, ridiculous answer instead, accompanied by silly illustrations. Older kids will think it's a book for babies, until the surprise ending of the first riddle, after which, they won't stop laughing." -- Katherine Fergason, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven, MA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Guess Again!]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mac Barnett, Adam Rex (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781416955665]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[This hilarious read-aloud is a series of riddles that lead the reader to a very obvious answer but then give a completely unexpected, ridiculous answer instead, accompanied by silly illustrations. Older kids will think it's a book for babies, until the surprise ending of the first riddle, after which, they won't stop laughing.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Katherine Fergason, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven, MA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Fu Finds the Way]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781423109655</link>
<description><![CDATA["Young Fu is out in the rice fields quite distracted by his fantastic daydream when he accidentally flings a clod of mud onto the face of a fearsome warrior named Chang. But when a duel takes a surprising turn, Fu forgets his sword and finds beauty in focus and ceremony. This is an awe-inspiringly beautiful book that will beckon you to hold it tenderly in your hands and give it your full attention." -- Vivian Leal, Kepler's Books & Magazine, Menlo Park, CA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Fu Finds the Way]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Rocco]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Hyperion Books for Children]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781423109655]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Young Fu is out in the rice fields quite distracted by his fantastic daydream when he accidentally flings a clod of mud onto the face of a fearsome warrior named Chang. But when a duel takes a surprising turn, Fu forgets his sword and finds beauty in focus and ceremony. This is an awe-inspiringly beautiful book that will beckon you to hold it tenderly in your hands and give it your full attention.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Vivian Leal, Kepler's Books & Magazine, Menlo Park, CA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-30T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Supersister]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780547010069</link>
<description><![CDATA["This is one of the best big sibling books I've seen in ages, as we follow Supersister throughout her day (as she is a great help to her mom and more). Perfect for kids expecting a new baby in the family." -- Katherine Fergason, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven, MA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Supersister]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Beth Cadena, Frank W. Dormer (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Clarion Books]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780547010069]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[This is one of the best big sibling books I've seen in ages, as we follow Supersister throughout her day (as she is a great help to her mom and more). Perfect for kids expecting a new baby in the family.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Katherine Fergason, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven, MA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Never Smile at a Monkey: And 17 Other Important Things to Remember]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780618966202</link>
<description><![CDATA["Do you know what you should never do to wild animals? Once again Steve Jenkins teaches nonfiction in an energetic, exciting,and wonderfully illustrated format. His bold, layered, cut-paper collage makes the animals come alive adn the text even more engaging." -- Ellen Mager, Booktenders Children's, Doylestown, PA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Never Smile at a Monkey: And 17 Other Important Things to Remember]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Steve Jenkins]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Houghton Mifflin Harcourt]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780618966202]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Do you know what you should never do to wild animals? Once again Steve Jenkins teaches nonfiction in an energetic, exciting,and wonderfully illustrated format. His bold, layered, cut-paper collage makes the animals come alive adn the text even more engaging.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Ellen Mager, Booktenders Children's, Doylestown, PA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Library Binding]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Acorns Everywhere!]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780803732568</link>
<description><![CDATA["Excitement begins the moment orange squirrel gets bonked on the head by an acorn and compulsively gathers, digs, and buries all the acorns in sight. But will he remember where they're buried? We'll find out at lunchtime!" -- Ellen Klein, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Acorns Everywhere!]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Sherry]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Dial]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780803732568]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Excitement begins the moment orange squirrel gets bonked on the head by an acorn and compulsively gathers, digs, and buries all the acorns in sight. But will he remember where they're buried? We'll find out at lunchtime!]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Ellen Klein, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781416994374</link>
<description><![CDATA["Nasreen's Secret School is a powerful, thought-provoking true story of a young Afghan girl who literally lost her voice when her parents disappeared, and who regained it by daring to attend a school for girls that was forbidden by the Taliban. Reading about Nasreen and her fellow students will make you appreciate the value of education and freedom." -- Barb Bassett, The Red Balloon Bookshop, Saint Paul, MN]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeanette Winter]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Beach Lane Books]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781416994374]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Nasreen's Secret School is a powerful, thought-provoking true story of a young Afghan girl who literally lost her voice when her parents disappeared, and who regained it by daring to attend a school for girls that was forbidden by the Taliban. Reading about Nasreen and her fellow students will make you appreciate the value of education and freedom.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Barb Bassett, The Red Balloon Bookshop, Saint Paul, MN]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-14T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Bye-Bye Baby!]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780802797728</link>
<description><![CDATA["Felix is not happy about the arrival of his little sister and is always trying to find ways to send her back. Larry Day's beautiful illustrations not only support Richard Morris' text but add another layer of emotion to the story." -- Kathleen March, Anderson's Bookshop, Downers Grove, IL]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Bye-Bye Baby!]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Morris, Larry Day (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Walker Books for Young Readers]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780802797728]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Felix is not happy about the arrival of his little sister and is always trying to find ways to send her back. Larry Day's beautiful illustrations not only support Richard Morris' text but add another layer of emotion to the story.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Kathleen March, Anderson's Bookshop, Downers Grove, IL]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[First Ballet]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781423113539</link>
<description><![CDATA["If ever a book proved the idea that less is more when it comes to picture book rhyme schemes it is First Ballet. This delightful book not only captures the magic of loving the ballet, but it conveys the charm of truly being captivated by anything magical." -- Kenny Brechner, Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers, Inc., Farmington, ME]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[First Ballet]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Deanna Caswell, Elizabeth Matthews (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Hyperion Books for Children]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781423113539]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[If ever a book proved the idea that less is more when it comes to picture book rhyme schemes it is First Ballet. This delightful book not only captures the magic of loving the ballet, but it conveys the charm of truly being captivated by anything magical.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Kenny Brechner, Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers, Inc., Farmington, ME]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-16T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781897299951</link>
<description><![CDATA["We would all like to be someone who can do no wrong, but I'm afraid we'll have to leave that to people like Tove Jansson, the beloved creator of the Moomins. This marvelously fun cut-out book is appearing for the first time in English. As Moomintroll heads home, he has a series of adventures, in which children are asked to guess what happens next. Just delightful!" -- Kenny Brechner, Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers, Inc., Farmington, ME]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tove Jansson]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Drawn & Quarterly]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781897299951]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[We would all like to be someone who can do no wrong, but I'm afraid we'll have to leave that to people like Tove Jansson, the beloved creator of the Moomins. This marvelously fun cut-out book is appearing for the first time in English. As Moomintroll heads home, he has a series of adventures, in which children are asked to guess what happens next. Just delightful!]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Kenny Brechner, Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers, Inc., Farmington, ME]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-13T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Circus Ship]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780763630904</link>
<description><![CDATA["Oh, no! the circus ship has hit the rocks and the animals have to swim to shore. A feast for the eyes and a tickle for the funny bone, Chris Van Dusen has created a wonderful book that will keep you looking for more." -- Laura DeLaney, The Rediscovered Bookshop, Boise, ID]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Circus Ship]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Van Dusen]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Candlewick]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780763630904]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Oh, no! the circus ship has hit the rocks and the animals have to swim to shore. A feast for the eyes and a tickle for the funny bone, Chris Van Dusen has created a wonderful book that will keep you looking for more.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Laura DeLaney, The Rediscovered Bookshop, Boise, ID]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-22T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Carl's Snowy Afternoon]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780374310868</link>
<description><![CDATA["Carl is back! A childhood favorite returns in this winter wonderland adventure. From sledding to snowmen, tag along with Carl and his friends as they enjoy a mischievous afternoon in the snow. We want this babysitter's job!" -- Elizabeth Ellis and Lizz Mook, The Bookstore, Glen Ellyn, IL]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Carl's Snowy Afternoon]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alexandra Day]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Farrar, Straus and Giroux]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780374310868]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Carl is back! A childhood favorite returns in this winter wonderland adventure. From sledding to snowmen, tag along with Carl and his friends as they enjoy a mischievous afternoon in the snow. We want this babysitter's job!]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Elizabeth Ellis and Lizz Mook, The Bookstore, Glen Ellyn, IL]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-11-10T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Stick Man]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780545157612</link>
<description><![CDATA["Early one spring morning Stick Man is carried away from his family tree by a passing dog, and he has one narrow escape after another trying to find his way home, until, one winter day, he ends up in a fireplace.  All seems lost until he meets a Stuck Man in the chimney and his luck finally changes." -- Ellen Davis, Dragonwings Bookstore, Waupaca, WI]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Stick Man]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Arthur A. Levine Books]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780545157612]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Early one spring morning Stick Man is carried away from his family tree by a passing dog, and he has one narrow escape after another trying to find his way home, until, one winter day, he ends up in a fireplace.  All seems lost until he meets a Stuck Man in the chimney and his luck finally changes.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Ellen Davis, Dragonwings Bookstore, Waupaca, WI]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Listeners]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781585364190</link>
<description><![CDATA["Exquisite illustrations accompany the story of Ella May, a slave girl, who, along with her two friends, has been given the important job of 'listening.'  Each night, after their work is done, they hide beneath the plantation's windows, gathering bits of news from their owner's conversations. Through Ella May's eyes, ears, and words, we get a glimpse into the precarious life of slave families. This is a graceful and thoughtful introduction to the issue of slavery." -- Bev Denor, LaDeDa Books, Manitowoc, WI]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Listeners]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gloria Whelan, Mike Benny (illus.)]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Sleeping Bear Press]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781585364190]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Exquisite illustrations accompany the story of Ella May, a slave girl, who, along with her two friends, has been given the important job of 'listening.'  Each night, after their work is done, they hide beneath the plantation's windows, gathering bits of news from their owner's conversations. Through Ella May's eyes, ears, and words, we get a glimpse into the precarious life of slave families. This is a graceful and thoughtful introduction to the issue of slavery.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Bev Denor, LaDeDa Books, Manitowoc, WI]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:relation><![CDATA[9780061781155]]></dc:relation>
<dc:date>2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Jungle Grapevine]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780810980013</link>
<description><![CDATA["In a deceptively simple story, The Jungle Grapevine shows us how hyperbole and gossip harm relationships between individuals, groups, and countries. A great springboard for conversation." -- Claire Teel, Hicklebee's, San Jose, CA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Jungle Grapevine]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Beard]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Abrams Books for Young Readers]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780810980013]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[In a deceptively simple story, The Jungle Grapevine shows us how hyperbole and gossip harm relationships between individuals, groups, and countries. A great springboard for conversation.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Claire Teel, Hicklebee's, San Jose, CA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Strange Case of the Missing Sheep]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780670011315</link>
<description><![CDATA["A sheepdog investigator goes deep into the Dark Forest to uncover the truth about a missing flock of sheep and the scheming wolf that has abducted them. Catusanu's tale is starkly clever and visually rewarding, especially with repeat readings. Younger children will enjoy the comical, somewhat dim sheep and their overbearing protector, while older children will enjoy picking up the subtle jokes hidden amongst the broad action of each page." -- Emily Fear, joseph-beth Booksellers, Pittsburgh, PA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[The Strange Case of the Missing Sheep]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mircea Catusanu]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Viking Childrens Books]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780670011315]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[A sheepdog investigator goes deep into the Dark Forest to uncover the truth about a missing flock of sheep and the scheming wolf that has abducted them. Catusanu's tale is starkly clever and visually rewarding, especially with repeat readings. Younger children will enjoy the comical, somewhat dim sheep and their overbearing protector, while older children will enjoy picking up the subtle jokes hidden amongst the broad action of each page.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Emily Fear, joseph-beth Booksellers, Pittsburgh, PA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-09-03T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Dodsworth in London]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780547138169</link>
<description><![CDATA["Fresh from their adventures in Paris, world travelers Dodsworth and the duck arrive in the Queen's City by way of hot air balloon. Once again, trouble finds the traveling companions, and Scotland Yard is called to help. This third installment will tickle the funny bone of young readers with its twists and turns." -- Tish Gayle, The Blue Marble, Fort Thomas, KY]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Dodsworth in London]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Egan]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Houghton Mifflin Harcourt]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780547138169]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Fresh from their adventures in Paris, world travelers Dodsworth and the duck arrive in the Queen's City by way of hot air balloon. Once again, trouble finds the traveling companions, and Scotland Yard is called to help. This third installment will tickle the funny bone of young readers with its twists and turns.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Tish Gayle, The Blue Marble, Fort Thomas, KY]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-11-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Wag!]]></title>
<link>http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780316045483</link>
<description><![CDATA["Earl the dog's tail wags all the time, when he's catching snowflakes, even when he is sitting still. Patrick McDonnell's classic characters from Mutts are back in a delightful story about the simple joys of life. McDonnell's trademark simplicity lends itself beautifully to a straightforward tale that will enchant readers young and old alike." -- Megan Graves, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA]]></description>
<dc:title><![CDATA[Wag!]]></dc:title>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McDonnell]]></dc:creator>
<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Little, Brown Young Readers]]></dc:publisher>
<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780316045483]]></dc:identifier>
<dc:description><![CDATA[Earl the dog's tail wags all the time, when he's catching snowflakes, even when he is sitting still. Patrick McDonnell's classic characters from Mutts are back in a delightful story about the simple joys of life. McDonnell's trademark simplicity lends itself beautifully to a straightforward tale that will enchant readers young and old alike.]]></dc:description>
<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Megan Graves, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA]]></dc:contributor>
<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[22]]></bsbl:rank>
<dc:format><![CDATA[Hardcover]]></dc:format>
<dc:date>2009-10-01T00:00:00-04:00</dc:date>
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