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MSRP: $17.00Age Range: 10 and up SKU or Item #: 9780152057534Launch Date: July 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
This book by Gennifer Choldenko is told through the voices of an upper-middle-class white girl and a black middle-class boy and addresses issues of identity, race and prejudice at a private school. “Gennifer Choldenko is an award-winning author who knows how to create an intriguing, thought-provoking, impossible-to-put-down story about prejudice and class structure for middle school and young adult readers,” Sarah Shealy, associate director of publicity for Harcourt Children’s Books, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 15245 (added 9/19/2007) .
These action-packed, heart-pounding tales—The Kid from Tomkinsville, World Series, and Rookie of the Year—take place during the heyday of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Full of fast-paced entertainment, this boxed set makes a great gift for baseball fans of all ages. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 15120 (added 9/11/2007) .
A hide-and-seek guessing game with exciting, ingenious pop-ups and fun touchable features. With each turn of the page, animals give clues to the hidden surprises in their pockets with hints that include shapes and colors. The fun, rhyming text is just right for toddlers, and the final surprise—a new friend to play with—makes a perfect peekaboo partner. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 15119 (added 9/11/2007) .
This story has been charming picture-book readers for years with its moving tale of a lost little bat who learns a big lesson about friendship. This bestseller has now been adapted as a board book, the perfect format to introduce younger readers to Janell Cannon’s enchanting tale and gorgeous art. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 15118 (added 9/11/2007) .
MSRP: $16.00Age Range: 3 to 7 SKU or Item #: 978-0-15-205664-3Launch Date: September 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
It's a yar vessel that can carry this crew of burly pirates, the captain and his scrappy little son. From the crow's nest to the hold, from the high seas to the island of buried treasure, this boy hangs out with the most rough-and-tumble of rogues. And at the end of each day, he gets tucked in by the fiercest pirate of them all: his loving and tender dad. This lyrical picture book is brimming with delightful pirate antics and just the right dose of father and son love. This book is written by Laura Leuck and illustrated by Kyle M. Stone. Launch date: September 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 14842 (added 8/22/2007) .
MSRP: $16.00Age Range: 10 and up SKU or Item #: 0152060685Launch Date: August 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
Twelve-year-old House Jackson — star pitcher and team captain of the Aurora County All-Stars — has been sidelined for a whole year with a broken elbow. He's finally ready to play, but the team's only game of the year is scheduled for the same time as the town's 200th-anniversary pageant. Now House must face the pageant's director, full-of-herself Frances Shotz, and get his team out of this mess. There's also a mysterious old recluse who has died and left House a wheezy old dog named Eudora Welty — and a puzzling book of poetry by Walt Whitman. House makes surprising and valuable discoveries about family, friendship, poetry . . . and baseball in this book by Deborah Wiles. Launch date: August 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 14271 (added 7/24/2007) .
MSRP: $17.00Age Range: 3 to 7 Launch Date: October 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
The numbers are on the loose — hiding and dancing, skipping and laughing through the rhymes of Mother Goose. Caldecott Medal-winning artists Leo and Diane Dillon have gathered up these mischievous numbers in a stunning celebration of counting, rhymes and imagination. The rhymes, both familiar and lesser known, are ordered from simple (1, 2, 3) to more complex numbers, making this a collection to grow with. The illustrations are filled with surprising wit and whimsy. Launch date: October 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13911 (added 7/5/2007) .
MSRP: $16.00Age Range: 3 to 7 Launch Date: September 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
All through the year, this shaggy, raggy, rumbly, bumbly bear faces down whatever comes his way: bee stings and scolding squirrels, cold rushing rivers and prickly bushes. And he does it all with a spring in his step and a smile on his face. There’s just one thing he can't abide. Luckily, he knows exactly what to do about it. Season by season, author Alice Schertle and illustrator Matt Phelan lead readers through a year in the life of a charming, resourceful, and quite hairy bear. Launch date: September 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13910 (added 7/5/2007) .
MSRP: $16.00Age Range: 3 to 7 Launch Date: November 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
Snow is coming, coming soon, so Rabbit needs to find food fast. Just in time, a turnip turns up, and a second one, too. Who in the woods wouldn't want to tuck away an extra turnip for the long winter? Not Rabbit. He chooses a different path — and starts a wave of generosity that spreads among all his forest friends. Admired picture-book team George Shannon and Laura Dronzek have created a heartwarming tale about the true meaning of friendship. The 32-page hardcover includes an author's note and a chart that translates the Chinese calligraphy in the book. Launch date: November 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13547 (added 6/19/2007) .
MSRP: $16.00Age Range: 3 to 7 Launch Date: November 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
With a simple clap of hands, an itty-bitty beboppin' baby gets his whole family singing and dancing. Sister's hands snap. Granny sings scat. Uncle soft-shoes, and Baby keeps the groove. Things start to wind down when Mama and Daddy sing blues so sweet. Now a perfectly drowsy baby sleeps deep, deep, deep. Lisa Wheeler and R. Gregory Christie pair up for a celebration of music, imagination and big families — but they know that even a jazz baby needs to snooze. Launch date: November 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13545 (added 6/19/2007) .
MSRP: $16.00Age Range: 3 to 7 Launch Date: October 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
It's a typical Christmas Eve at the North Pole. That is, until Santa suddenly disappears. Luckily, his polar pals are on the case. But will the furry friends rescue dear old Santa before it's too late for him to make his special deliveries? The 32-page hardcover is filled with Lisa Wheeler's festive rhymes and Ivan Bates's cozy illustrations. Launch date: October 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13544 (added 6/19/2007) .
MSRP: $17.00Age Range: 12 and up SKU or Item #: 0152060111Launch Date: June 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
Seeker, Morning Star and the Wildman return in this gripping sequel to “Seeker” and discover that the mysterious warrior sect they wanted to join is not what it appeared to be. Disillusioned, the three escape and their separate quests soon become intertwined — and desperately life threatening. Fortunately, they’ve acquired the remarkable physical skills of the Noble Warriors. The mighty warlord of the Orlan nation is gathering his forces and has vowed to destroy Anacrea — and everything and everyone that crosses his path. This book by William Nicholson touches on myriad themes including love, courage, friendship, desire, faith and redemption. Launch date: June 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13471 (added 6/13/2007) .
MSRP: $17.00Age Range: 12 and up SKU or Item #: 0152024174Launch Date: May 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
After Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he must decide to go to Juvenile Detention or live with his long-lost father, who runs a climbing company in Thailand. He quickly learns that his father's renewed interest in him has strings attached, as he selfishly wants Peak to be the youngest person to reach the Everest summit. Tackling Everest is the challenge of a lifetime, but it could also cost Peak his life. This book is by Roland Smith. Launch date: May 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13470 (added 6/13/2007) .
MSRP: $7.95Age Range: 12 and up SKU or Item #: 0152058664Launch Date: April 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
When his brother is exiled from the Nomana without any explanation, sixteen-year-old Seeker sets off on a journey to rescue him — and to find out what really happened. Along the way, he meets two other young people who are on quests of their own, and in a shocking turn of events, the three are soon caught up in a harrowing and bloody race to save the Nomana — and themselves — from destruction. Written by William Nicholson, “Seeker” is Book One of the Noble Warriors. Launch date: April 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13469 (added 6/13/2007) .
MSRP: $16.00Age Range: 3 to 7 SKU or Item #: 9780152058432Launch Date: April 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
In this exuberant picture book, Lois Ehlert takes readers on a trip to the farmers market with a group of friendly, furry and (mostly) well-behaved pups. When the shopping's done, the gang heads to the dog park for some serious playing. Readers will be wowed by the gorgeous collage illustrations, subtle counting elements, jaunty text, and — best of all — dogs galore. The book includes a spread that features pictures, names and traits of all the dogs, so children can follow their favorites throughout the story. Launch date: April 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 12405 (added 4/18/2007) .
MSRP: $16.00Age Range: 5 to 10 SKU or Item #: 0152053727Launch Date: April 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
This 56-page hardcover book features space poems and paintings by Douglas Florian, as well as galactic glossary. Launch date: April 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 12220 (added 4/6/2007) .
This book of poetry by Kurt Cyrus is part of Harcourt’s Voyager Books line. It features the clicking, popping, snapping music of a garden grown wild, in the form of witty verse that reflects voices great and small. From a stinkbug trying — and failing — to hide itself, to a cicada’s struggle to escape its own skin, the garden provides down-to-earth fun for readers of every species. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 12219 (added 4/6/2007) .
MSRP: $16.00Age Range: 3 to 7 SKU or Item #: 9780152059729Launch Date: March 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
This book by Jeanette Winter presents the incredible true story of a Red-tailed Hawk that makes himself at home in the most unlikely of places — atop a high-rise apartment building in New York City. Named Pale Male by his many fans, this majestic bird not only endures in this urban environment; he thrives. But when the residents have Pale Male's nest removed from their building, a historic battle — and triumph — ensues, uniting bird lovers everywhere. The story features Winter’s folk art-inspired illustrations. Launch date: March 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 11831 (added 3/7/2007) .
MSRP: $10.95Age Range: 0 to 3 SKU or Item #: 0152056327Launch Date: August 2005Gender: Boys And Girls
Written by Audrey Wood and Don Wood and illustrated by Don, this 32-page celebrated bedtime classic follows a zany pack of high-spirited piggies as they romp from fingers to toes and then off to bedtime. “This oversized, lap-sized edition board book is perfect for little hands,” Amanda Marples, associate director of marketing for Harcourt Children's Books, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2005. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 11561 (added 2/21/2007) .
MSRP: $17.00Age Range: 12 and up SKU or Item #: 0-15-202056-XLaunch Date: January 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
The mischievous god of love is prone to bring sleepless nights, embarrassing poetry and nausea when he breaks out of his bow and quiver. This romantic, hilarious drama by a Newbery Honor-winning author catches Cupid in love with himself and crossing his mother, Venus. It follows the god of love to heartache and humility, helping readers navigate their own passions. “This is Cupid and Psyche as you've never seen them before. Julius Lester tells the story in a completely fresh way, from the point of view of a wise and witty modern-day narrator,” Amanda Marples, trade marketing manager for Harcourt, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 11280 (added 1/29/2007) .
When the pirate crew turns up at Jeremy Jacob’s house and accidentally wakes his baby sister, that wee scallywag howls louder than a storm on the high seas. Sure, there’s buried treasure to be found, but nobody’s digging up anything until Bonney Anne quits her caterwauling. So, quicker than you can say “scurvy dog,” Braid Beard and his swashbuckling pirates become . . . babysitters? Blimey! ToyDirectory Product ID#: 11213 (added 1/19/2007) .
Bestselling creator Barney Saltzberg has created an interactive adventure with a fuzzy texture on every spread, a lift-the-flap game, a special light-up candle at the end, and lots of toddler appeal! ToyDirectory Product ID#: 11212 (added 1/19/2007) .
There are many remarkable teachers like Mrs. Spitzer in the world. Available for the first time in an intimate gift edition, here is a book to celebrate all that they do, year after year, to help our children grow and prosper. An adorable 6-copy counter display is also available. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 11211 (added 1/19/2007) .
This omnibus edition combines the two classics, Mary Poppins and Mary Poppins Comes Back, that inspired both the 1964 movie and the Broadway musical currently in production. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 11210 (added 1/19/2007) .
MSRP: $17.00Age Range: 12 and up SKU or Item #: 0-15-205988-1Launch Date: May 2007Gender: Boys And Girls
In this fiction book for teens, Cadel Piggot has a genius IQ and a fascination with systems of all kinds. Studying for his World Domination degree at age 14 and taking classes at the institute founded by criminal mastermind Dr. Phineas Darkkon, Cadel begins to fall for the mysterious and brilliant Kay-Lee. He begins to question the moral implications of his studies, but is it too late to stop Dr. Darkkon from carrying out his evil plot? Launch date: May 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 10744 (added 12/19/2006) .
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