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Book cover The Composer is Dead New Review
Lemony Snicket (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Carson Ellis (Illustrator) ; Nathaniel Stookey (Music by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Concept, Humor, Mystery, Read Aloud


Prepare yourself for a book filled with murder, mystery, mayhem and music. When the composer is found decomposing, the Inspector is called to follow his senses and uncover where the murderer is lurking. Which section of the orchestra could the murderer be in? The Inspector will leave no sound unturned until he finds the culprit. But what if it wasn’t a sound at all? What if it was the . . . .? Snicket’s work is an odyssey through an orchestra. With an accompanying CD, this book brings to life the Inspector’s search through the orchestra pit. A fascinating book that is as fun to listen to as it is to read!

Reviewed by: Tree / South County Regional Library
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Bob, age 41 from Alaska
it's an awesome book.


Book cover The Word Snoop New Review
Ursula Dubosarsky (2009) , 200+ pages
Illustrated by Tohby Riddle
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Concept, Non-Fiction


R U ready 4 a gr8 book? Do U like words? The Word Snoop is here to take you on a tour of language from the very first alphabets to text messages and everything in between. This tour of words is filled with fun concepts to explore and word games to try on your own. Have you ever wanted to create a Pangram (a what?) like “The five boxing wizards jump quickly” or have you ever wondered what an oxymoron is (and, no, it is not a mean name to call your baby brother)? This book is here to demystify, clarify, and un-cloud the ever-changing English language (oh, I think that was a Tom Swift!). This book is fun, fantastic and fabulous…and that is lo nie (hey, that was a Spoonerism).

Reviewed by: Tree / South County Regional Library
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Book cover This Little Bunny Can Bake New Review
Janet Stein (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Janet Stein
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Concept, Humor, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Welcome to Chef George’s School of Dessertology. Students (who just happen to be all sorts of animals) learn how to be a master dessert chef, just like Chef George (who just happens to be an owl). The students must pay attention in class, and practice, practice, practice! You will laugh at the silly desserts these students make, but I bet you will want to taste the fancy cake that the little pink bunny baked. Do you think the bunny is the only one who listened to the teacher and followed the directions? After you read the book, you might want to try one of Chef George’s eight delicious dessert recipes with the help of a grown-up.

Reviewed by: Debra / Scaleybark Library
If you liked this book, you may also like: The Bake Shop Ghost

Book cover Alphabet Animals: a Slide-and-Peek Adventure New Review
Suse MacDonald (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Toddlers, Preschool
Category: Concept
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Can you name an animal for every letter of the alphabet? This charming “slide- and-peek” book allows you to see the animal and guess its name and letter. Some animals and letters are basic like “A is for Alligator,” but others are quite different like “X is for Xenops.” The book’s bright colors and awesome animals will attract children of all ages. What a great way to learn the alphabet!

Reviewed by: Angela / North County Regional Library
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Book cover Big Cat, Small Cat New Review
Ami Rubinger (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Toddlers
Category: Concept, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


This picture book is a fun way to discover opposites. Every other page allows the reader to figure out what the opposite would be by using a rhyme that kids and parents can figure out together. The illustrations are big and fun with lots of color. A must read for all cat lovers and even those who are not.

Reviewed by: Zack / Matthews Library
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