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  • The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Mermaids

    Ammi-Joan Paquette, Marie LeTourneau

    Hardcover (Tanglewood, Feb. 7, 2012)
    On hot summer days, the beaches are packed with all kinds of people swimming, splashing, or lying in the sun. But there are other days--magical ones--when the beach is empty. Whoosh! The wind tosses up the sand in curling eddies. Kazoom! The waves cymbal-crash against the shore. Yes! Days like these are just right for finding mermaids. Have you ever walked on the beach and looked for shells or or clams? There are creatures, more like you and me, who are even more interesting to look for. Most people don't see them, but they might just not know how to look for signs. That sand dollar--why, that could be a mermaid-size surfboard. Those twisted reeds—a bed for a lovely afternoon mermaid nap. And if you peer closely into the water, you might see a mermaid market. This is a lovely activity for a fun day at the beach and a way to encourage paying close attention to all the interesting things that can be found on the beach or in the water.
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  • The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Mermaids

    Ammi-Joan Paquette, Marie LeTourneau

    Hardcover (Tanglewood, Feb. 7, 2012)
    On hot summer days, the beaches are packed with all kinds of people swimming, splashing, or lying in the sun. But there are other days--magical ones--when the beach is empty. Whoosh! The wind tosses up the sand in curling eddies. Kazoom! The waves cymbal-crash against the shore. Yes! Days like these are just right for finding mermaids. Have you ever walked on the beach and looked for shells or or clams? There are creatures, more like you and me, who are even more interesting to look for. Most people don't see them, but they might just not know how to look for signs. That sand dollar--why, that could be a mermaid-size surfboard. Those twisted reeds—a bed for a lovely afternoon mermaid nap. And if you peer closely into the water, you might see a mermaid market. This is a lovely activity for a fun day at the beach and a way to encourage paying close attention to all the interesting things that can be found on the beach or in the water.
  • Un bolsillo lleno de besos

    Audrey Penn, Barbara Gibson

    Hardcover (Tanglewood, Aug. 7, 2018)
    Este tierno cuento, continuación del clásico Un beso en mi mano de Audrey Penn, libro de gran venta según el New York Times, brinda a los padres otra historia de amor y seguridad para compartir con sus hijos. Chester Mapache tiene un hermanito, y ese hermanito parece querer adueñarse de su territorio. Cuando Chester ve que su mamá le da un beso en la mano, el beso de su mano, se siente muy triste, pero la señora Mapache calma sus miedos con su especial «gotas de sabiduría», y le deja saber a Chester lo mucho que lo quiere. Las cálidas ilustraciones de Barbara Leonard Gibson dan vida a una historia ideal para ayudar a las familias a adaptarse a los cambios que supone la llegada de un nuevo miembro.
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  • Wolf Camp

    Katie McKy, Bonnie Leick

    eBook (Tanglewood, Sept. 8, 2011)
    Maddie's mother agrees to send her daughter to a new camp - Wolf Camp. But when Maddie returns, she seems, well, changed. She snaps at flies, howls at fire trucks, and chases squirrels - on all fours. She quits eating candy and starts eating meat - only meat. And the dog is now afraid of her when she lifts her lip and shows her teeth. What child hasn't fantasized about being an animal? And what parent hasn't exclaimed over the transformation in their child when picking him or her up from camp? This book intertwines these two themes in a hilarious story of a very different kind of camping experience.
  • Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan

    Hildi Kang

    Hardcover (Tanglewood, Aug. 23, 2011)
    Chengli is an orphaned errand boy who lives in Chang'an China in 630 A.D. His mother has died from illness and his father is presumed dead after disappearing into the desert when Chengli was a baby. Now thirteen, Chengli feels ready for independence. He is drawn to the desert, beckoned by the howling of strange winds and the hope of learning something about his father--who he was and how he died. Chengli joins a caravan to travel down the merchant route known as the Silk Road, but it is a dangerous life, as his father knew. The desert is harsh, and there are many bandits--bandits interested in Chengli's caravan because a princess, her servants, and royal guards are traveling with them. But the desert is full of amazing places and life-changing experiences, as the feisty princess learns the meaning of friendship and Chengli learns the heroism of which he is capable.
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  • 806: A Novel

    Cynthia Weil

    eBook (Tanglewood, March 13, 2018)
    Sibling 1 throws blenders and plays guitar. Sibling 2 is allergic to everything and is into magic. Sibling 3 is a varsity swimmer with a group of female fans. Enough said. The only thing they have in common is their biological father, and the only thing they can agree on is that they all want to meet him. With the help of a broken-down, “borrowed” Jeep, KT, Jesse, and Gabe make their way across the country evading police, trying their luck on the slots, and meeting a life-changing pig, all to track down Donor 806, their father. Any hope of success requires smarts, luck, and ingenuity. Good thing they have each other...even if they don't see it that way.
  • Miss You Like Crazy

    Pamela Hall, Jennifer A. Bell

    Hardcover (Tanglewood, April 15, 2014)
    Walnut and his mom agree that it would be fun if he could go to work with her, and they fantasize about the adventures they could share. Though it can't always happen, Walnut’s mother assures him that he is always on her mind, and together they find ways to have a physical presence for each other when at work or school. This light-hearted story provides parents an opportunity to reassure children on their importance in busy parents' lives.
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  • The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies

    Ammi-Joan Paquette, Christa Unzner

    eBook (Tanglewood, Sept. 8, 2011)
    What better way to celebrate the wonderful world of nature all around us than a hunt for local fairies? Children learn to spot the tell-tale signs of fairies in residence in this delightful mix of photos and illustrations. Then children can take their tracking skills outside to discover the magic in their own backyard. A perfect book for spring or summer!
  • It All Began with a Bean: The True Story of the World's Biggest Fart

    Katie McKy, Tracy Hill

    Paperback (Tanglewood, March 15, 2011)
    What happens when, one day, a dropped bean is devoured by ten flies, and hundreds of dogs eat cheese fallen from a truck, and thousands of runners begin gulping air, and all the people at home that morning have eggs for breakfast, and then they all fart at once? This hilarious book answers that intriguing question, as readers learn the after-effects of the world's biggest fart on the poor town where it happens, from poodles' curls going limp to elephants plugging their trunks with bananas. This unique picture book, with lighthearted illustrations, will entertain children and parents alike.
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  • A Color Game for Chester Raccoon

    Audrey Penn, Barbara Gibson

    eBook (Tanglewood, Oct. 7, 2011)
    In this new Kissing Hand board book, Audrey Penn brings us more maternal wisdom to solve another of early childhood's little issues. Whether on a trip, in a restaurant or a store, children can become bored and fussy. Chester's Favorite Game provides an activity that will entertain young children anywhere -- finding things in many colors: white, blue, yellow, red, orange, brown, and black.
  • 68 Knots: A Novel

    Michael Robert Evans

    Hardcover (Tanglewood, April 15, 2007)
    This edgy novel about a diverse group of teens who commandeer a sailboat and support themselves by pirating during one summer full of adventure and discovery, is also a subtle yet powerful novel of awakening, of coming to grips individually with the issues they face as they are on the cusp of adulthood. Written with restraint and authenticity, this powerful debut will appeal to older YA readers.
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  • The Kissing Hand

    Audrey Penn, Ruth Harper

    Hardcover (Tanglewood, Aug. 15, 2007)
    In this contemporary classic Chester Raccoon seeks love and reassurance from his mother as he ventures out into the world to attend his very first day of school.