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New Releases: September 2020

9/1/2020

 

VAMPIRES OF BLINSH
by Daniel Pinkwater & Aaron Renier
Abrams 9/22/20

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ADVENTURES OF A DWERGISH GIRL
by Daniel Pinkwater
​Tachyon - 9/25/20

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CAN WE BE FRIENDS
by Erica Sirotich
Harper - 9/1/20

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A IS FOR APPLE UNLESS...
by Tom Llewelynn & Mark Hoffmann
Cameron Kids - 9/1/20

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Everything old is new again...

8/15/2018

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FOUR DIFFERENT STORIES by Daniel Pinkwater
Dover, August 15, 2018

From [Daniel] Pinkwater we expect the pure wackiness of a mind given to bizarre bolts of imagination," declared Publishers Weekly. These four different stories — collected for the very first time — abound in hilarious situations and characters that will amuse young readers (and older ones too).

The Muffin Fiend: Someone has stolen all of Vienna, Austria's muffins, and the baffled police are forced to call upon their reliable consulting detective — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who likes solving mysteries almost as much as composing great works of music!

Wingman: Donald Chen is the only Chinese student in his school, and to escape the inevitable bullying, he reads comic books on a bridge. There, he encounters the superhero Wingman, who shows him how a strong imagination can help weather hard times.

The Magic Goose: Seymour loves stories about magic, and he dreams of having marvelous adventures of his own. And that’s exactly what happens when he encounters a six-foot-tall talking goose, who takes him for an unforgettable ride.

Fat Men from Space: After a visit to the dentist, William discovers that he can pick up radio transmissions from outer space, where hungry aliens are plotting an invasion to snap up all of Earth's junk food.

"Pinkwater is the uniquest. and so are his books." 
— Neil Gaiman. 


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Fall into Awesome Books

9/8/2017

 

THE MARVELWOOD MAGICIANS
by Diane Zahler
Boyds Mills Press - 9/19/2017

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Eleven-year-old Mattie Marvelwood comes from a family of traveling performers. Her dad is an illusionist; her mom is a fortune-teller; her brother has a vanishing act; and she herself is a mind-reader. But the Marvelwoods have a deep secret. The acts they perform at carnivals, fairs, and circuses are not just acts. Their powers are real. In all their wanderings, the Marvelwoods have never met another performer with gifts like theirs—until they join Master Morogh’s Circus of Wonders! But it turns out that Master Morogh’s true talent is stealing the gifts of others. When he steals Mattie’s brother’s vanishing ability, the family has a big decision to make. Do they run, leaving Bell’s gift behind to save the rest of them, or risk exposure by trying to beat the duplicitous ringmaster at his own game?

SALAM ALAIKUM by Harris J
Illustrated by Ward Jenkins
S+S/Salaam Reads - 9/5/2017

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From “the Muslim Justin Bieber” (NPR) Harris J comes a picture book that celebrates spreading peace, love, and happiness throughout the world, using the lyrics of his international YouTube hit of the same name. Salam Alaikum means “Peace be upon you.” It is the greeting that Muslims around the world use to say “hello” and “good-bye.” International music sensation Harris J has taken that greeting and created a call to action.

THE EXACT LOCATION OF HOME
by Kate Messner
Bloomsbury USA - 9/12/17

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Kirby "Zig" Zigonski lives for the world of simple circuits, light bulbs, buzzers, and motors. Electronics are, after all, much more predictable than most people--especially his father, who he hasn't seen in over a year. When his dad's latest visit is canceled with no explanation and his mom seems to be hiding something, Zig turns to his best friend Gianna and a new gizmo--a garage sale GPS unit--for help. Convinced that his dad is leaving clues around town to explain his absence, Zig sets out to find him. Following one clue after another, logging mile after mile, Zig soon discovers that people aren't always what they seem . . . and sometimes, there's more than one set of coordinates for home. An important story of love and hope that will capture readers' hearts, The Exact Location of Home is another must read from beloved author Kate Messner.

OLDER THAN DIRT 
by Don Brown + Dr. Mike Perfit
​HMH - 9/5/2017

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Almost 14.5 billion years ago, it all started with a BIG BANG... In this one-of-a-kind, wild, but true graphic history of Earth, Sibert Honor medalist Don Brown takes on big concepts with humor and ease. From the Booklist starred review: "a nifty opportunity for burgeoning geologists or anyone looking for a deeper way to explore the real world."

FOUR HOBOKEN STORIES
by Daniel Pinkwater
Dover - 9/13/2017

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"Daniel Pinkwater is so obviously the funniest writer of children's books that he should be made a Living National Treasure," declared The Washington Post Book World. Young readers can join Pinkwater on a rollicking visit to his beloved New Jersey metropolis of Hoboken with these four hilariously imaginative tales — collected together for the very first time! In the collection: The Magic Moscow; Atilla the Pun; Jolly Roger, Dog of Hoboken; Looking for Bobowicz.

LIZARD MUSIC
by Daniel Pinkwater
NYRB Classics paperback - 9/2017

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Daniel Pinkwater's LIZARD MUSIC is being reissued in an all new paperback from the New York Review Books Classics Collection.

New Release: December 2015

11/30/2015

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BEAR AND BUNNY by Daniel Pinkwater, illus by Will Hillenbrand
Candlewick Press, December 8, 2015


Beloved author Daniel Pinkwater and masterful illustrator Will Hillenbrand return with another charming and humorous story starring the sweetest of friends, a bear and bunny.

From the SLJ *starred review*: "Bear’s and Bunny’s gestures, expressions, and movements are simple yet full of humanity. A wonderful storytime addition."

From KidLitReviews.com: "Bear and Bunny are the closest of friends and the sweetest of friends. It would be difficult to read this beautiful picture book and not feel that these two characters are the sweetest in the picture book world. For starters, the two friends respect each other. They ask about each other’s day and listen attentively to the answer. Bear and Bunny actually care about each other, proving a family is what you make, not necessarily what you are born into."

Request BEAR AND BUNNY from your local library, or buy a copy from any of these retailers, or wherever fine books are sold: Oblong Books, IndieBound, Book Depository, Barnes and Noble,  or Amazon.


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