Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library

New Children's Books for June and July 2008


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Making cents
Robinson, Elizabeth Keeler, 1959-
c2008.
J 332.024 ROB

Pop bottle science
Brunelle, Lynn.
c2004.
J 507.8 BRU

Mars : [distant red planet]
Jefferis, David.
c2008.
J 523.43 JEF

Life on earth--and beyond : an astrobiologist's quest
Turner, Pamela S.
c2008.
J 571.0919 TUR
Presents the work of NASA astrobiologist Dr. Chris McKay as he investigates the factors necessary to sustain life on both Earth and other planets, performing experiments under extreme weather conditions in Antarctia, Siberia, and the Sahara Desert.

Wild tracks! : a guide to nature's footprints
Arnosky, Jim.
c2008.
J 591.47 ARN
Describes and shows footprints made by different animals, including deer, bears, and birds, and discusses why tracks made by the same animal can appear different depending on the conditions in which they were made.

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
Barner, Bob.
c1999.
J 595.7 BAR
A nonsense rhyme introduces children to familiar bugs. Includes a fun facts sections.

All about John Deere for kids
c2006.
J 629.55 ALL
Captures both the past and the present of this American icon. See vintage John Deere tractors along with the newest and largest John Deere equipment-both farm and construction.

Christmas fairy cooking
Pratt, Leonie.
2006, c2005.
J 641.5 PRA
Contains fourteen recipes for dainty Christmas treats with a fairy theme, including fairy kisses, snowball truffles, and a Christmas and castle cake.

Benny and Penny in just pretend : a toon book
Hayes, Geoffrey.
c2008.
J 741.5 HAY

Warriors
Jolley, Dan.
2008.
J 741.5 HUN
Graystripe and his friend, Mille, are finally on their way. Finding the ThunderClan is a lot harder than they'd imagined, though.

Warriors
Hunter, Erin.
c2008.
J 741.5 HUN
Describes the adventures of Graystripe, a former leader of ThunderClan, as he struggles between staying with his adopted Twoleg family and embarking on a quest to find his lost feline companions.

Magic Pickle
Morse, Scott.
2008.
J 741.5 MOR
Meet the world's greenest, bumpiest, briniest superhero, the Magic Pickle. With his feisty sidekick Jo Jo Wigman, the Magic Pickle faces his worst nightmare, the Brotherhood of Evil Produce. Will he save the world from those foul fiends, or will the world be conquered by vegetables gone wild?

The adventures of Daniel Boom aka Loud Boy. Sound off!
Steinberg, David, 1962-
c2008.
J 741.5 STE

How to draw cartoon insects
Visca, Curt.
c2003.
J 741.5 VIS
Provides information about various types of insects and step-by-step instructions for drawing them.

Skateboarding
Gifford, Clive.
2006.
J 796.22 GIF
Discusses what equipment is needed for skateboarding and the current state of the sport.

Skate boarding
Gifford, Clive.
2006.
J 796.22 GIF
Instruction in skateboarding includes basic to advanced techniques and the lowdown on the best equipment.

Play ball
Buckley, James, 1963-
c2002.
J 796.357 BUC
Photographs and text, including tips from professional players, show how to warm up, select the right equipment, and play baseball.

The Little League guide to correcting the 25 most common mistakes : recognizing and repairing the mistakes young players make
Monteleone, John J.
c2003.
J 796.357 MON

How to coach youth baseball : a step-by-step approach
Carroll, Beverly Breton.
c2007.
J 796.35707 CAR

Camp out! : the ultimate kids' guide, from the backyard to the backwoods
Brunelle, Lynn.
c2007.
J 796.54 BRU

Dirt on my shirt
Foxworthy, Jeff.
c2008.
J 811 FOX

The night before Christmas or a visit of St. Nicholas
Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863.
c1989.
J 811 MOO
The well-known poem about an important Christmas Eve visitor.

Don't bump the glump! and other fantasies
Silverstein, Shel.
[2008].
J 811 SIL
Presents a collection of humorous poems about such odd beasts as the Quick-Disguising Ginnit, the Underslung Zath, and the Slithergadee.

Stick
Breen, Steve.
c2007.
J BRE
An independent young frog goes on a wild adventure when he accidentally gets carried away by a dragonfly.

Signing time!
c2004.
J DVD 419 SIG
ABC Signs teaches the alphabet in American Sign Language, and introduces more than 50 signs for words corresponding to different letters.

YogaKids
cp2004.
J DVD 613.7 YOG
Join in and sing along as four energetic youngsters show your child how fun yoga can be! Taking cues from animals, trees and the nature of the world, these curious 3 to 6 year olds follow children's expert Marsha Wenig as she guides creatively adapted yoga basics set to playful original songs. Your child will roar like a lion, stretch like a puppy and stand gracefully like a flamingo, building a sense of accomplishment with every pose.

Soccer with Mayte
c2005.
J DVD 793.334 SOC
Learn and have fun with the most popular sport in the world. Get an introduction to soccer along with learning the basics, from shooting to goalkeeping, even the rules of the game. Previously available only as separate VHS titles.

Soccer with Mayte
2005.
J DVD 796.334 MAY
Mayte and her assistant Tony teach girls basic soccer skills including stretching, passing, shooting, and dribbling. Previously available only as separate VHS titles.

Backyard baseball drills
2001.
J DVD 796.357 BAC
An instructional baseball video that shows creative drills and games that a parent can do with their child in their backyard.

Baseball skills & drills
2005.
J DVD 796.357 BAS
Learn how to organize better practices, gain a better understanding of what drills you need to develop fundamental baseball skills, and improve your chances at a winning season! Includes: hitting and baserunning, pitching and catching, and fielding.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
2007.
J DVD ADV
The timeless story of a teenage boy and a runaway slave that learn about the country, life, and friendships while riding on a raft.

Anne of Green Gables the sequel
p2002. c1986.
J DVD ANN
Anne leaves Green Gables and Gilbert Blythe's proposal of marriage for a teaching position. When she returns, she finds Gilbert ill with a scarlet fever and is forced to re-evaluate her true feelings for him.

Anne of Green Gables
p2002 ,c1985.
J DVD ANN
An elderly bachelor and his spinster sister adopt an orphan and are mistakenly sent a girl instead of a boy. The orphan, Anne, remains with the couple, moves from one mishap to another, succeeds academically, and finds love.

The Aristocats
2008.
J DVD ARI
In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ulitmate catnap caper. Now it's up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, and his band of swingin' jazz cats to save the day.

Bedknobs and broomsticks
c2001.
J DVD BED
A witch and three waifs help defeat the Nazis in England in 1940.

Black beauty
[2004].
J DVD BLA
A young boy and his beloved colt are separated and, before their reunion, the magnificent animal passes from owner to owner as a racehorse, circus performer, military steed in India, and workhorse for a coal merchant.

Cinderella III a twist in time
2007.
J DVD CIN
A stepmother's revenge reveals the glass slipper did not fit Cinderella after all, in this spellbinding story about magic falling into the wrong hands. Includes enchanting new songs, spectacular animation, and more wonder and suspense than the original.

The Duke
[2003].
J DVD DUK
Hubert, the faithful canine companion of the late Duke of Dinwall, inherits the Duke's estate and title. Charlotte, the butler's niece is Hubert's guardian, but the late Duke's evil nephew conspires to rob Hubert of his inheritance.

Hannah Montana
c2008.
J DVD HAN
Features four hilarious episodes, including a special episode starring the Jonas Brothers.

Ice princess
2005.
J DVD ICE
Brainy Casey Carlyle is caught between her fantasy of becoming a championship figure skater and her mother's dream of sending her to Harvard. She takes on the challenge of her life when she competes with the best to make the championship circuit.

The king and I
1999.
J DVD KIN
Adaptation of the musical, with additions such as an evil sorcerer plotting to steal the throne and playful new characters "kids will love".

Max & Ruby
c2006.
J DVD MAX
Join Max & Ruby for the Bunny Scout tea party, Grandma's birthday party, and other big bunny blowouts!

Mist
c2008.
J DVD MIS
A young pup is born knowing she wants nothing more than to be a sheepdog. Things aren't so easy, as she is confused by the trainer and seems to do everything wrong. Will she prove herself and find a place on the sheepdog team?

Oliver & company
2002.
J DVD OLI
In the streets of New York City, Oliver, an orphaned kitten, is befriended by Dodger, a carefree mutt, and his band of streetwise dogs. Together they try to avoid the evil Sykes.

Pocahontas II Journey to a new world
2000.
J DVD POC
Pocahontas travels to England as an ambassador of peace, where she must convince the King of England that her people are truly civilized in order to stop an armada moving against them.

The Prince of Egypt
2002, c1998.
J DVD PRI
A tale of two brothers, one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free -spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them apart, as one becomes the ruler of a powerful empire, the other is the chosen leader of his people.

The rescuers
p2003, c1977.
J DVD RES
Two brave mice try to rescue a kidnapped young orphan from the hilariously evil Madame Medusa, who is obsessed with getting her hands on the world's largest diamond!

The Rescuers down under
2000, p1990.
J DVD RES
The world's bravest mice, Bernard and Miss Bianca, answer a call for help from deep in the heart of Australia's outback. With a crazy crew of local critters, they rush to the aid of Cody, a boy struggling to save an eagle from a ruthless poacher.

Robin Hood
2006.
J DVD ROB
The animal kingdom serves up a feast of bowmanship, swordplay, and daring deeds. England is at war and ruled by a phony king! Greedy Prince John and his slithering sidekick, Sir Hiss, are taxing Nottingham's residents to the limit.

Max & Ruby
c2007.
J DVD SUM
Focusing on the theme of the Summer Season, Max and Ruby go on one main episode and three additional episodes.

Dark destiny
Farshtey, Greg.
c2006.
J FAR
Six Matoran travel to a mysterious island to rescue the Toa Nuva from monsters called the Piraka.

Island of doom
Farshtey, Greg.
c2005.
J FAR
The Toa Nuva must save an island from six powerful figures who might unleash an ancient evil in their pursuit of treasure.

Monkey and me
Gravett, Emily.
c2007.
J GRA
A little girl and her toy monkey love imitating different animals, everything from jumping like kangaroos to waddling like penguins.

Silvermist and the ladybug curse
Herman, Gail, 1959-
c2008.
J HER
After an "unlucky" white ladybug lands on Silvermist's head, the usually calm water-talent fairy is convinced that she is under a curse.

To be a king
Lasky, Kathryn.
c2006.
J LAS
Hoole uses the power of the Ember in the final, decisive battle and searches for the ideal place to establish an order of free owls.

The golden tree
Lasky, Kathryn.
c2007.
J LAS
Soren, Twilight, Gyfie, and Digger face their biggest challenge yet as the young king, haunted by suspicion that haggish blood is within him, hunts for the truth; meanwhile, the ember that Coryn retrieved, causes the tree and the guardians to change.

Mabel strikes a chord
Mazer, Anne.
c2008.
J MAZ

Harriet the hamster fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
2008.
J MEA

Bella The Bunny Fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
c2008, c2006.
J MEA
At an Easter egg hunt, Rachel and Kirsty spot a color-changing rabbit! Could it be the Easter Bunny? Or is it Bella the Bunny Fairy's missing rabbit, Misty?

Georgia the guinea pig fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
c2008, c2006.
J MEA

Molly the goldfish fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
c2008, c2006.
J MEA
Molly the Goldfish Fairy's pet fish, Flash, is missing. Something awfully fishy is going on! Poor Molly needs Rachel and Kirsty's help.

Lauren the puppy fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
c2008.
J MEA

Katie the kitten fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
c2008.
J MEA
When Katie's kitten is missing, her fairy friends help her find it.

Penny the Pony Fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
c2008 c2006.
J MEA
Jack Frost steals the last of the fairy pets, Glitter the pony, but once again Rachel and Kirsty help the fairies to recover her and stop Jack's plan.

Dazzle's first day
Moss, Olivia.
c2008.
J MOS
Dazzle, a brand-new butterfly, doesn't know how to fly and Butterfly Meadow could be just what she's looking for.

Twinkle dives in
Moss, Olivia.
2008.
J MOS
When Twinkle's wings get too close to the water in the pond will Dazzle and Skipper come to the rescue.

Cam Jansen and the ghostly mystery
Adler, David A.
2008.
J PLAY ADL
Cam and Eric investigate the robbery of a box-office clerk by a ghost who may have used an old man as a decoy.

Room one a mystery or two
Clements, Andrew, 1949-
p2006.
J PLAY CLE
Ted Hammond, the only sixth grader in his small Nebraska town's one- room schoolhouse, searches for clues to the disappearance of a homeless family.

The midwife's apprentice
Cushman, Karen.
p1996.
J PLAY CUS
In medieval England, a nameless, homeless girl is taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife, and in spite of obstacles and hardship, eventually gains the three things she most wants: a full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world.

My side of the mountain
George, Jean Craighead, 1919-
p2007.
J PLAY GEO
A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.

The homework machine
Gutman, Dan.
c2008.
J PLAY GUT
Four fifth-grade students--a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker--as well as their teacher and mothers, each relate events surrounding a computer programmed to complete homework assignments.

Horrible Harry and the ant invasion
Kline, Suzy.
[released 2008], c2008.
J PLAY KLI
Horrible Harry of classroom 2B cuts back on his mischievous pranks after falling for Song Lee.

No more dead dogs
Korman, Gordon.
p2001.
J PLAY KOR
Eighth-grade football hero Wallace Wallace is sentenced to detention attending rehearsals of the school play where, in spite of himself, he becomes wrapped up in the production and begins to suggest changes that improve not only the play but his life as well.

Schooled
Korman, Gordon.
[released 2008], c2008.
J PLAY KOR
After his hippie grandmother ends up in the hospital, Cap Anderson is forced to leave the commune where he is homeschooled and attend Claverage Middle School, where his odd looks and behavior make him the target of bullies.

The cricket in Times Square
Selden, George, 1929-1989.
p2006.
J PLAY SEL
The adventures of a country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat.

Cutchogue C-fly
J Rio, The Titans Curse, Book Three- not in system

Say Daddy!
Shoulders, Michael.
c2008.
J SHO
When each family member reads a book to the new baby bear, they each hope that their name will be the baby's first words, but at a family celebration everyone is happily surprised.

Grumpy cat
Teckentrup, Britta.
c2008.
J TEC
Not knowing how to make friends, Cat spends all his time alone and grumpy until a thunderstorm leaves him with a persistent, friendly kitten.

Digby and Kate
Baker, Barbara, 1947-
c1993.
JF BAK
Six episodes in the friendship of Digby the dog and Kate the cat, who enjoy each other's company even when they have their differences in such areas as catching a mouse or fixing lunch.

Read all about it!
Bush, Laura Welch, 1946-
2008.
JF BUS
Tyrone and his friends rule the school except for the library, which he thinks is boring until strange happenings during story hour change his mind.

Hooray for fish!
Cousins, Lucy.
c2005.
JF COU
Little Fish has all sorts of fishy friends in his underwater home, but loves one of them most of all.

Bugs : pull the tabs! change the pictures!
2003.
JF DAV

Ghost and Pete
Dodds, Dayle Ann.
c1995.
JF DOD
Pete and his new friend Ghost go trick-or-treating on Halloween, but Ghost can't remember what to say.

Pest fest
Durango, Julia, 1967-
c2007.
JF DUR
A little housefly isdown because he doesn't feel he possesses the beauty, talent or skills of the other insects competing in the Pest Fest, until he discovers that he has one true talent- being a pest!

Coraline
Gaiman, Neil.
c2008.
JF GAI

Ms. Krup cracks me up!
Gutman, Dan.
c2008.
JF GUT
A.J. is certain that nothing can be more boring than an overnight field trip to the natural history museum, but changes his mind once his second- grade class arrives and meets the eccentric tour guide, Ms. Krup.

Bird Lake moon
Henkes, Kevin.
c2008.
JF HEN
Twelve-year-old Mitch and his mother are spending the summer with his grandparents at Bird Lake after his parents separate, and ten-year-old Spencer and his family have returned to the lake where Spencer's little brother drowned long ago, and as the boys become friends and spend time together, each of them begins to heal.

The garden that we grew
Holub, Joan.
c2001.
JF HOL
Children plant pumpkin seeds, water and weed the garden patch, watch the pumpkins grow, pick them, and enjoy them in various ways.

The new prophecy warriors
Hunter, Erin.
c2007.
JF HUN
Amidst ongoing strife within and between the Clans of warrior cats, Brambleclaw is tempted by the dark plans of his father and brother, and the meaning of Leafpool's ominous visions becomes clear.

Outcast
Hunter, Erin.
c2008.
JF HUN
Firestar's grandchildren--Lionpaw, Hollypaw, and Jaypaw--progress in their training to become warrior cats and are drawn for different reasons to the mountains and the Tribe of Rushing Water.

Pompeii--buried alive!
Kunhardt, Edith.
c1987.
JF KUN
A simple retelling of the fateful days in 79 A.D. when Mt. Vesuvius erupted and the people in the ancient town of Pompeii perished.

Prince Caspian : the return to Narnia
Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963.
c2008.
JF LEW
Four children help Prince Caspian and his army of Talking Beasts to free Narnia from evil.

Thanksgiving cats
Marzollo, Jean.
c1999.
JF MAR
Cats celebrate Thanksgiving by growing lots of vegetables, raising turkeys, making pies, preparing a feast, giving thanks, and enjoying the food.

I spy a scary monster : riddles
Marzollo, Jean.
c2004.
JF MAR

Sienna the Saturday fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
2008, c2006.
JF MEA
Jack Frost is going to steal the fairies magic before the fashion show unless Rachel and Kirsty help out.

Megan the Monday fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
2008, c2006.
JF MEA

Thea the Thursday fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
2008, c2006.
JF MEA

Sarah the Sunday fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
2008, c2006.
JF MEA
There's a flag missing and it belongs to Sarah the Sunday Fairy. Rachel and Kirsty will do anything to get it back, but so will Jack Frost.

Tara the Tuesday fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
2008, c2006.
JF MEA

Willow the Wednesday Fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
2008, c2006.
JF MEA
Rachel and Kirsty must find Willow's magical flag before Jack Frost's goblins do.

Felicity the Friday fairy
Meadows, Daisy.
2008, c2006.
JF MEA
Rachel's grandmother has Felicity's flag. She thinks its a pretty scarf. Now the goblins are after her and Rachel and Kirsty have to protect her and the flag.

When Tiny was tiny
Meister, Cari.
c1999.
JF MEI
A dog's owner describes how Tiny grew from a very small puppy to a very big dog.

Zen ties
Muth, Jon J.
c2008.
JF MUT
When Stillwater the panda encourages Koo, Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy neighbor, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.

The three questions : based on a story by Leo Tolstoy
Muth, Jon J.
c2002.
JF MUT
Nikolai asks his animal friends to help him answer three important questions: "When is the best time to do things?" "Who is the most important?" and "What is the right thing to do?"

Fancy Nancy at the museum
O'Connor, Jane.
c2008.
JF OCO
Although excited at the prospect of a fancy class trip to the art museum, the bumpy bus ride to get there leaves Nancy feeling anything but fancy.

Fancy Nancy
O'Connor, Jane.
c2008.
JF OCO
Nancy is furious when she cannot go to her friend Bree's butterfly- themed birthday party, but her family's outing might just be extraordinary enough to make her feel better. Includes facts about butterflies.

Fancy Nancy and the boy from Paris
O'Connor, Jane.
c2008.
JF OCO
Nancy is delighted that the new boy in her class is from Paris and sets out to become his friend, then discovers that this Parisian is not quite as fancy as she had thought.

Nim's island
Orr, Wendy, 1953-
2002.
JF ORR
Nim loves her island home and the animals she shares it with even while her scientist father is away doing research, but trouble is on the way and a new e-mail friend could be the only one who can help.

The incredible shrinking teacher
Passen, Lisa.
c2002.
JF PAS
While preparing special food for her class's last-day-of-school party, Miss Birmbaum, the toughest teacher in town, has a strange accident which makes her shrink.

The battle of the Labyrinth
Riordan, Rick.
c2008.
JF RIO
When demonic cheerleaders invade his high school, Percy Jackson hurries to Camp Half Blood, from whence he and his demigod friends set out on a quest through the Labyrinth, while the war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near.

Septimus Heap. Physik
Sage, Angie.
c2007.
JF SAG
Pulled through a glass that brings him back in time, Septimus Heap becomes the apprentice of an alchemist.

Queste
Sage, Angie.
c2008.
JF SAG
Nicki and Snorri are trapped in Time, and Septimus Heap goes on a quest to find the House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets.

Timothy and the strong pajamas : a superhero adventure
Schwarz, Viviane.
c2007.
JF SCH
After his mother mends his favorite pajamas, Timothy finds that he has super strength and decides to use it to help others, but when the pajamas rip again, he loses his strength just when he needs it most.

Jon Scieszka's Trucktown. Smash! Crash!
Scieszka, Jon.
c2008.
JF SCI
Getting dirty and being loud are what is expected of Jack Truck and Dump Truck Dan as they set out to do the jobs they were meant to do and have some fun along the way in Trucktown.

Gallop!
Seder, Rufus Butler.
c2007.
JF SED
Rhyming text asks if the reader can move like a variety of animals. Striped acetate overlays on board pages give illustrations the illusion of movement.

Dog and Bear : two's company
Seeger, Laura Vaccaro.
c2008.
JF SEE
Three more easy-to-read stories reveal the close friendship between a dachshund named Dog and a stuffed bear.

Black Beauty : the greatest horse story ever told
Jenner, Caryn.
2000.
JF SEW
A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.

Sheep blast off!
Shaw, Nancy (Nancy E.).
c2008.
JF SHA
Upon finding a spaceship, sheep climb aboard and bumble around until they blast off into orbit.

I'm the best artist in the ocean
Sherry, Kevin.
c2008.
JF SHE
Giant Squid brags, "I can draw anything. I dare you to find an artist better than me!"

Keeping the night watch
Smith, Hope Anita.
c2008.
JF SMI
A thirteen-year-old African American boy chronicles what happens to his family when his father, who temporarily left, returns home and they all must deal with their feelings of anger, hope, abandonment, and fear.

Mermaid dreams
Sperring, Mark.
c2006.
JF SPE
At bedtime, Meriam tells her mother what it was like to spend a day as a mermaid at the beach.

I love bugs!
Sturges, Philemon.
c2005.
JF STU
A boy extols the various characteristics of insects, all of which he loves.

Pok{226}emon Sinnoh handbook
West, Tracey, 1965-
c2007.
JF WES
A guide to Pok{226}emon provides information on the pronunciation, possible moves, type, height, weight, and evolution chain of every Pok{226}emon that lives in the Sinnoh region.

Pigeon wants a puppy
Willems, Mo.
c2008.
JF WIL
The pigeon really, really wants a puppy, but when a puppy arrives the pigeon changes its mind.

Rex Zero, king of nothing
Wynne-Jones, Tim.
c2008.
JF WYN
In 1962 Ottawa, eleven-year-old Rex Norton-Norton faces several confusing mysteries, including his father's troubling secrets from World War II, the problems of a beautiful but unhappy woman named Natasha, what to do about his mean and vindictive teacher, and whether or not he should even be concerned about these things.