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Fall 2009
	Perfect Snow By Barbara Reid ISBN 978-0-545-9857-7 2 / Hardcover Ages 3 – 8 / October 2009 A perfect snow has fallen, and Scott and Jim have been daydreaming the morning away, making plans, doodling sketches of snowmen and snowforts, all in anticipation of recess and the endless possibilities of this perfect snow.
	Stick Man By Julia Donaldson, Illustrated by Axel Scheffler ISBN 978-0-545-15761-2 / Hardcover Ages 4 – 8 “Stick Man lives in the family tree/With his Stick Lady love and their stick children three.” But one day Stick Man is separated from his family, and all he wants is to get back to them in time for Christmas.
	The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson, Illustrated by Jon J Much ISBN 978-0-439-77497-0 / Hardcover Ages 3 – 5 Far, far north, when the nights are longest and the stars shine brightest, the spirit of Christmas fills the air with magic.
	All of Me! By Molly Bang ISBN 978-0-545-04424-0 / Hardcover Ages 3 – 5 In pictures as bright as sunshine, Molly Bang speaks directly to young children is this bold, colourful book of “thanks” that will fascinate and engage young readers and their parents
	Testing the Ice By Sharon Robinson, Illustrated by Kadir Nelson ISBN 978-0-545-05251-1 / Hardcover Ages 7 – 10 / October 2009 In a stunning metaphor for Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the colour barrier in Major League Baseball, Ms Robinson honours her extraordinary father’s memory with her warm, graceful storytelling. And surely Kadir Nelson is one of the greatest illustrators at work today.
	A Friend Like You By Tanja Askani ISBN 978-0-545-05851-3 / Hardcover Ages 4 – 8 / November 2009 This collections of beautiful photographs, accompanied by simple text celebrating the comforts and delights of friendship, is sure to appeal to anyone who loves animals and appreciates a true friend.
	Peaceful Heroes By Jonah Winter, Illustrated by Sean Addy ISBN 978-0-439-62307-0 / Hardcover Ages 9 – 12 Why is “hero” a word so often reserved for warriors who fight with guns and weapons to defend their people? Renowned picture-book biographer Jonah Winter writes of another kind of hero, a peaceful hero, who is willing to die for a cause but never to kill for a cause.
	At the Edge: Daring Acts in Desperate Times By Larry Verstraete ISBN 978-0-545-99790-4 / Paperback Ages 9 – 12 In this compelling book, readers are presented with true accounts of desperate situations, and the split-second decisions that people were forced to make.
	The Vampire is Just Not That Into You By Vlad Mezrich ISBN 978-0-545-20238-1 / Paperback Ages 12 and up Undead dating specialist Vlad Mezrich has all the answers, utilizing quizzes, top ten lists, language analysis, real-life (and real-death) testimonials and fancy charts to show you what you need to do in order to get your vampire and keep him forever.
	Shiver By Maggie Stiefvater ISBN 978-0-545-12326-6 / Hardcover Ages 13 and up For years Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf – her wolf - is a haunting presence she can’t seem to live without.
	Malice By Chris Wooding ISBN 978-0-545-16043-8 / Hardcover Ages 12 and up Everyone has heard of it . . . but nobody’s read it. Malice – a secret comic about a strange, awful world full of tricks and traps, and overseen by a sinister master of ceremonies, Tall Jake. If rumours are to be believed, the children in this comic are real .
	Dawn By Kevin Brooks ISBN 978-0-545-06090-5 / Hardcover Ages 14 and up Dawn’s dad is a recovering substance abuser, a one-time child molester, and . . . a born again Christian. But as far as Dawn is concerned, the Man Upstairs has robbed her of the father she once loved, drugs drink and all.
	Lips Touch Three Times By Laini Taylor ISBN 978-0-545-05585-7 / Hardcover Ages 12 and up Everyone dreams of getting the kiss of a lifetime - but what if that kiss carried some unexpected consequences?
	You’re Mean, Lily Jean By Frieda Wishinsky, Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton ISBN 978-0-545-99499-6 / Hardcover Ages 3 – 8 Carly is tired of being bossed around! She comes up with a way to teach Lily Jean a lesson. With Sandy’s help, can she turn a bully into a friend?
	Vanishing Habitats By Robert Bateman ISBN 978-0-545-986212-8 / Hardcover Ages 7 – 12 A stunning collection of paintings depicting the world’s most threatened habitats and the animals that live there.
	Mythlopedia: Oh My Gods!: A Look-it-Up Guide to the Gods of Mythology By Megan E. Bryant ISBN 978-1-606-31058-8 / Hardcover Ages Ages 12 and up What would Apollo’s online profile look like? What would Aphrodite say if she had her own blog? Greek mythology hall of famers meet the modern age in a new series that brings the superstars of Greek myth to life with stories that put them in the pantheon!
	How to Steal a Car By Pete Hautman ISBN 978-0-545-11318-2 / Hardcover Ages 12 and up In How to Steal a Car, National Book Award winner Pete Hautman gives us a thrilling ride through one girl’s turbulent life -- one car theft at a time.
	The Good Neighbors Book Two: Kith ISBN 978-0-439-85563-1 / Hardcover Ages 12 and up Rue Silver’s life is not what it appears to be. Her mother is a faerie, and has been taken back to the faerie realm. As Rue goes to bring her back, she must travel deep into an inhuman world. At the same time, the faerie realm is venturing into our world too, and taking its toll on those Rue loves.
	Winter’s Tail By Juliana, Isabella, and Craig Hatkoff ISBN 978-0-545-12335-8 / Hardcover Ages 4-8 When Winter, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, was just three months old, she was rescued from a crab trap off the coast of Florida, and her tail was seriously damaged. For the last year, Winter has been learning how to use a prosthetic tail.
	Comme Toi By Genevieve Cote ISBN 978-0-545-98183-5 / Paperback Ages 3-7 Told with charming simplicity, Comme toi! is a gently humorous story with a reassuring and empowering message for young children — you are loved and special just for being you. A book that encourages self-acceptance and builds self-esteem.
	J’ai tout un livre pour toi By Melanie Watt ISBN 978-0-545-98184-2 / Paperback Ages 5 and up Mr. Foxword, Salesman of the Year, can sell anything to anyone, and he’s willing to do just about anything to sell you this book. Using every cheesy trick of the trade (statistics, flattery and even a free bookmark!), Al tries to convince readers to buy his number one bestseller.
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