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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
 + + + + Ortega
Author: Maureen Fergus
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Kids Can Press, Ltd. (March 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1554534747
ISBN-13: 978-1554534746
Book description: With a thick finger he slowly traced the path of a stray raindrop that had landed near the corner of his eye and trickled down his cheek. And he thought to himself that it was probably a very good thing that gorillas didn t know how to cry.
Raised in a laboratory, Ortega might seem nearly human to his scientist-caregivers, but to the children at his new school, a talking gorilla is nothing but a freak. Unless he wants to spend the rest of his life locked in a cage, however, Ortega is going to have to change people s minds.
More than a comic-adventure novel, Ortega asks the reader to reflect upon the limits of science, imagine how it feels to be profoundly different from those around you and, most of all, consider what it really means to be human.
Book review: I thought this was a really interesting story because it makes you think about animals and humans and how similar they are. This is a very believable story with excellent character development. I was both amused and brought to tears–an excellent unforgettable story that really makes you think long after the turn of the last page.
- R.C., 16 yrs old
Tags: Ages 9-12, animals, Author last name F, Highly Recommended titles, science, Title O
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010
 + + + + One Night in the Zoo
Author/Illustrator: Judith Kerr
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers (March 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1935279378
ISBN-13: 978-1935279372
Book description: One magical, moonlit night in the zoo…an elephant jumped in the air and flew! But nobody knew. So begins an extraordinary night. The zoo is filled with the wild antics, high spirits and sily games of some of the, most beloved zoo animals…does anyone know? Will anyone find out? Nobody…except you!
Book review: This is what the best children’s books are made of: magical imagination, silly and creative instances and pure fun. One Night in the Zoo has all that and more. Kerr’s carefully drawn, colorful menagerie perks the imagination and invites readers to pretend along–which we do all too willingly and discover pure fun! Little ones will love counting the animals and turning the page to see what new clever event awaits.
Tags: Ages 4-5, Ages 4-8, animals, Author last name K, counting, fun, Highly Recommended titles, silly, Title O, zoo
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
 + + + The OoGoolie BooGoolie’s
Author/illustrator: Samuel Vera
Publisher: Crazee Comics, November 2008
Ages: 6-10
http://www.crazeecomics.com
Book description: Remember when you were a kid and you heard about all of those things that go bump in the night? Well, for this one boy it all comes true. Journey into a spooky tale of monsters in the closet, under the bed, in the bathroom and more. This nursery rhyme is sure to give you goose bumps.
Book review: Silly and just as fun as Vera’s other creations! Reminds me somewhat of Shel Silverstein’s work. Those who enjoyed Doodie’s Adventures will enjoy The OoGoolie BooGoolie’s.
Tags: Ages 6-10, Author last name V, comic book, Crazee Comics, graphic novel, humor, Recommended titles, scary, silly, Title O
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
 * Out of This World: The Amazing Search for an Alien Earth
Author: Jacob Berkowitz
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 40 pages
Publisher: Kids Can Press (September 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1554531985
ISBN-13: 978-1554531981
Book description: For the first time in history, humans are actively searching for alien life – specifically, another Earth-like planet in the universe. As you read this, scientists are using high-tech space gear and telescopes to look and listen for an Alien Earth in deep space. Robotic spacecraft are searching for life on moons and other planets in our solar system. Out of This World gives young readers a window seat on this fascinating quest. They’ll learn how extreme life forms here on earth may help us understand possible alien life, how our planetary next-door neighbors are getting investigated, about the billions of “exoplanets” that lie far outside our solar system and much more.
Book review: This is a fascinating book with a unique perspective. Through the eyes of an alien we see what scientists on earth are doing right now in the search for life in outer space. Eye-catching photos and artistic renderings combined with facts, stories and activities make this an engaging read. Follow Ambrosia, a being from Xenon, from page to page and from planet to exoplanet and discover what’s new and happening in your own galaxy and just where other life might exist!
Tags: Ages 9-12, Author last name B, outer space, planets, Recommended titles, science, Title O
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
 * * Owly Volume 4: A Time to be Brave
Author: Andy Runton
Ages: 6-10
Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: Top Shelf Productions (December 19, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1891830899
ISBN-13: 978-1891830891
Book description: The fourth graphic novel in the award-winning, all-ages series tells the story of new visitor to the forest. He may be misunderstood because of how he looks, but things aren’t always what they seem, and everyone soon finds out that the power of friendship can fix just about anything.
Book review: What a great tale of friendship! I loved that this graphic novel is for the younger set. It will encourage new readers to work out the plot and moral of the story and Andy Runton does a great job of getting the story across through such expressive characters and symbols! Well done.
Tags: Ages 6-10, Author last name R, comic book, friendship, graphic novel, Highly Recommended titles, Title O
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Sunday, October 22nd, 2006
 * Once Upon A Banana
Author: Jennifer Armstrong
Illustrator: David Small
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books; 1st ed edition (October 24, 2006)
ISBN: 0689842511
Silly and fun. Readers follow the chaos created when one monkey tosses a banana peel on the ground intsead of placing it in the trash. All throughout the city a chain reaction of events ensues as one by one people slip on the banana peel. A fun running gag with a favorite fruit and animal that appeals especially to pre-schoolers.
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Tags: Ages 4-8, Author last name A, funny, humor, monkeys, Recommended titles, Title O
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