| Marc Brown's Arthur has become a friend to boys and girls everywhere. This fall his fans will be pleased to find Arthur in every imaginable format. Perfect for children from 4 - 8 years of age, the Arthur stories are about the common experiences of childhood: friendship, siblings, school, pets, and family. Kids enjoy the humor and warmth, all the while appreciating Arthur's predicaments. | ||
  Arthur
Writes a Story, ($15.95) published in hardover, will be welcomed by faithful
young readers, but will also be useful for teachers as they work with their students on
writing their own stories. The paperback publication ofArthur's First Sleepover ($5.95) may ease the anxiety of children preparing for their first overnight, or it may give others some ideas for mischief! |
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  Arthur's
Family Vacation, read by Marc Brown, ($8.95) is the newest in the book
and cassette series, featuring the "Say Hello to Arthur" theme song, and a
choice of turn-the-page signals or uninterrupted narration. Finally, a boxed set of four
mini-hardcovers, which includes Arthur's
Birthday, Baby, Pet Business, and Arthur Meets the President. (set
$14.95) If your child, or your class, is interested in joining the Arthur fan club, just email The Scoop - scoop@friend.ly.net for details - we would be delighted to furnish you with subscription information. |
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 The Ghost of Nicholas Greebe is both spooky and
spirited, a great haunted tale set in long ago New England. The spirit of poor Nicholas
Greebe cannot rest as long as one of his bones, dug up by an errant pup, is missing. The
bone's journey is a long and circuitous one, filled with misadventure and coincidence.
S.D. Schindler's fabulously spooky detailed crosshatched drawings are the perfect
complement to Tony Johnston's magic touch with language. (ages 4-8, hc, $14.99) |
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 Phoebe's Fabulous Father
is a famous musician, a perfectionist who practices all the time. Irrepressible Phoebe
wishes he were more like other fathers who take their children fishing or motorcycling.
Although hints abound, kids will be surprised to find out how different her dad really is!
Author Louisa Campbell and illustrator Bridget Starr Taylor have produced a rollicking
good picture book that sets a merry pace and never lets up. (ages 3-8, hc, $14.00) |
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 Livingstone Mouse is as
charming a character as you will ever meet. A born explorer, Livingstone knew that when he
left his mother's nest to build his own, it should be in the greatest place in the world,
which must be China. From one promising spot to another he goes, a smelly sneaker to a
picnic basket, no spot seems to be right for an adventurous mouse seeking China. Readers
will be charmed when Livingstone at last finds a home befitting such a noble explorer.
Author Pamela Duncan Edwards and illustrator Henry Cole are both collaborators and
teaching  colleagues
whose partnership has give us a real treat - perfect for young adventurers! (ages 3-7,
hc, $14.95)What Shall I Dream? turns out to be a question only the dreamer himself can answer. When Young Prince Alexander doesn't know what to dream about, the royal household calls in Dream Brewers, Weavers, Spinners, and Sweepers to conjure up just the right princely dream. Finally his wise nursemaid convinces the young prince to dream his own dreams, and "they were simply magnificent, and they suited him exactly." Wise advice for us all. Author Laura McGee Kvasnosky and illustrator Judith Byron Schachner have produced a simply lovely picture book. (ages 5-8, hc,$14.99) |
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