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Book cover 1000 Times No New Review
Tom Warburton (2009) , under 40 pages
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Audience: Toddlers, Preschool
Category: Humor, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


What do you say to your Mom when she tells you it’s time to go and you don’t want to? Well, if you’re like Noah, you say “No!” But sometimes even that isn’t enough as this clever picture book proves. Not only does Noah tell his Mom “No” he also tells her “Nee”, “Bu”, “Naaga” and about 1,000 Times No in every language and way you can imagine. This hysterical book is filled with colorful illustrations and storyboard squares that help show which language each version of “No” comes from. A truly entertaining book to read aloud and share with the naysayer in your life.

Reviewed by: Tree / South County Regional Library
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Book cover A Walk in New York New Review
Salvatore Rubbino (2009) , under 40 pages
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Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Non-Fiction, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Did you know that the Empire State Building was built in just 410 days? Or that inside the New York Public Library there are 88 miles of bookshelves? Learn more about these and other famous New York City landmarks in this fascinating book. Come along with the narrator and his Dad as they take a walk around this great city. Many interesting facts along with the mixed media illustrations and a fold-out page bring this original non-fiction picture book to life. Don't miss it!

Reviewed by: Susan / South County Regional Library
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Book cover Anything but Typical New Review
Nora Raleigh Baskin (2009) , 160-200 pages
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Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction, Special Needs


This fascinating novel is told in a diary-like format with experiences spelled out with honesty and a little humor. Jason Blake is a 12 year old with autism. Like other boys his age, he has his own interests-his being writing and reading. But he feels awkward around peers and is sometimes mistreated and/or misunderstood. Jason is able to be in a “regular” classroom without an aide, but has to work hard to regulate his behavior and communicate. One day Jason makes contact with another writer on an online writers’ site. Not only does the writer compliment him on his stories, but the writer is a girl! Read to find out how this online friendship makes an impact on Jason’s life and whether he can finally accept and appreciate that he is Anything but Typical.

Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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Comments from Readers

Aris, age 12 from North Carolina
I really enjoyed this book. It gave me an insight to autism and helped me understand autistic people better. This book is life changing. Read it!


Book cover Beautiful Ballerina New Review
Marilyn Nelson (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Susan Kuklin (photography)
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Adult/Parent
Category: African-American, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Newbery Honor winner Marilyn Nelson (Carver: a Life in Poems/) has written a lovely poem that accompanies photographs of young ballet dancers from the Dance Theatre of Harlem. You will be delighted at the graceful beauty of Doris, Jalen, Raven M., and Raven B. These young girls show great strength, flexibility, and emotion from their hard work at the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s programs (Community, Pre- Professional, and Professional Company). This book is a work of art, and one that truly inspires.

Reviewed by: Debra / Scaleybark Library
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Book cover Bubble Trouble New Review
Margaret Mahy (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Polly Dunbar
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Humor, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


What happens when Mabel blows a bubble that carries her baby brother up into the air? Bubble Trouble! Follow the baby in the bubble on his page-turning adventure. Filled with great rhythm and rhyme, this story will keep you laughing and guessing. Will the bubble pop? Will the baby ever come back down? Read this book to find out!

Reviewed by: Erin / Independence Regional Library
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