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Special Thanks to Mike and Brendan Mallory For This Week's Illustration.
A haunting voice, a scared child, and Scotty, a detective in training, to solve the case.
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KIDS' BOOK REVIEWS
Also reviewed: 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'; 'Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Bionic Booger'; and 'Harry the Poisonous Centipede.' >>
Inspired by Robert Frost; 'In Golden Light'; 'Salt and Freedom'; 'You Know Me'; 'Oh, To Be . . .' >>
Why did the man freeze his money? >>
There's a little green man in Mrs. Olson's backyard and Laketon's youngest detectives, Carrie and Carl, are on the case. >>
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Mountaintop Dining >>
What does a computer say when it gets angry? >>
KIDS' BOOK REVIEWS
"Nate the Great and the Lost List" >>
KIDS' READING ROOM
In England in 1737, a baby boy was born into a poor family. He would have little schooling. And yet, he would grow up to inspire the birth of freedom and to help bring about The United States of America. >>
'And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?'; 'Five Smooth Stones'; 'Katie's Trunk'; 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' >>
KIDS' READING ROOM
A Portrait of George Washington.
The Boston Tea Party; One Blank Page; Freedom Is Here; Jeb; Thanks For My Freedom. >>
Which president was the biggest ham? >>
Special Thanks to Bo Kim for this week's illustration.
Liana loved going places with her dad. She loved doing things with him. You could say she just plain loved him. What should she give him for his special day? >>
Reviewed: 'The Magic Finger'; 'The Elevator family'; 'Desmond and the Peppermint Ghost'; and 'Stanley and the Magic Lamp.' >>
'How Much I Admire My Father'; 'True Story'; 'Summer'; 'I Feel the Wind.' >>
What kind of words do ants use? >>
Special thanks to Maya of Webster Elementary for her illustration.
A couple of eager kids find out interesting facts about the flag of the United States of America. >>
'Call Me Hope'; 'A Wrinkle in Time'; 'The Most Beautiful Place in the World.' >>
Celeste drew this picture of a spring day.
'I Am'; 'Leaves'; 'A Sea of Sand'; 'Beyond the Horizon'; 'Carnival of Stars.' >>
What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work? >>
Special thanks to Veronica Walsh for this week's illustration.
Jenny was a patient little girl. So patient that she saved 100 pennies to buy something she wanted more than anything. Will 100 pennies be enough? >>
KIDS' BOOK REVIEWS
Also reviewed: 'Fira and the Full Moon,' 'Too Many Tamales,' 'My Side of the Mountain.' >>
KIDS' READING ROOM
A mighty dinosaur; spring, peace, soccer and old men groaning. >>
How do you communicate with a fish? >>
Is there anything worse than embarrassing yourself in front of an audience? How do you cope? >>
A gigantic winged beastie; the hawk; a caterpillar; detention; and a dreamer. >>
A disguise, baseball and a pig. >>
What is a snake's favorite poet? >>
Robert Smalls knew one thing: That a man should be free. Unlike other men who were born to liberty, he had to win his freedom by proving he was worthy of it. >>
'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' 'Coraline' and 'Curious George and the Firefighters.' >>
Parker's beautiful bird; a funny poem by Braden; Kayla and candy; Bella's wish; Cameron's butterfly. >>
A muddy diploma; a tired, dreaming girl;visions of yogurt; and a gentle breeze fill the air. >>
Why did the plus hate the minus? >>
If only NOAA-19 could speak. Oh, my gosh! It can! >>
'The Spiderwick Chronicles'; 'James and the Giant Peach'; 'Vidia and the Fairy Crown'; 'The Good Dog.' >>
Why did the corn go to the doctor? >>
Special thanks to Melissa Kojima for her illustration.
Albert Ant-stein is a genius. He has big plans for his ant civilization. What will happen? Will he rule the world? >>
Sasha, 11, of Lincoln Elementary in La Crescenta illustrated her review of "'Mighty Jackie: the Strike-out Queen.'
Other books reviewed:
The Case of the Stinky Science Project'; 'Winnie the Pooh'; 'Moonlight on the Magic Flute.' >>
Mother's Day Poems and a beautiful painting of a bird by Verna, 10, St. Nicholas School in Northridge. >>
'Me'; 'I Taste Happiness Like a Yellow Balloon'; 'Spring Fever'; 'Mermaid Pool Party' >>
Who designed Noah's ark? >>
Special thanks to Andrew Huerta for his illustration.
Tomas was a tough guy. Or was he? >>
KIDS' BOOK REVIEWS
Also reviewed: 'Venus'; 'The Hunt for Pirate Gold'; 'Field Trip to Niagara Falls.' >>
AFTER GEORGIA O'KEEFE: Maya, 8, of Webster Elementary in Malibu was inspired by the great artist. >>
When are toes smart? >>
KID'S READING ROOM
Seven-year-old Gladys Smith wanted to keep her family together. Did she succeed? >>
KIDS' BOOK REVIEWS
Also reviewed: 'Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery'; 'The Lightning Thief'; and 'The Class Election From the Black Lagoon'. >>
What happens when you look in a broken mirror? >>
Kids' Reading Room
A "great white bird" sends fear rippling through the performers of Circus Jeanne. Is it the enemy? >>
'The Origin of Edward'; 'How I See It'; 'Hummingbird'; 'My Creek.' >>
KIDS' READING ROOM
Matt wanted a life of adventure. He wanted to explore the unknown. But he was only 13. Would his dreams come true? >>
Sydney has a burning ambition – to be a newspaperwoman. It is a tough business. Will she be discouraged? To find out, read "The Keeper of the Flame." >>
CREATIVITY CORNER
My Sand Palace >>
What does the cow answer when he is asked, "Are you from Russia?" >>
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