Third Annual Children's Book Festival (2008)
April 12th, 2008, 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friends of Axe is proud
to present its third annual Children's Book Festival. Authors from all over the
United States and abroad have been kind enough to donate a representative sample
of their work usually signed and frequently decorated with a small drawing or a
note. We have books which appeal to youngsters and others that appeal to Middle
and High School Audience. We also have quite a few adult books which we will be
placing on a separate table for any parents who might take an interest. We will
be seated in the East Lobby, just outside the Young Authors' Conference. The books
are not only signed but we offer a 25 percent discount. Some books left over from
last year will have an even greater discount. Enjoy!
NOTE: This year the Children's Book Festival will be held in conjunction with the annual Young Authors' Conference. The featured speaker this year is Eric Kimmel, a talented storyteller who specializes in folk and fairy tales from around the world. His specialties are Jewish religion and folklore as well as tales of the trickster spider Anansi from Africa although he also writes stories from Mexico, Japan and the Middle East. While his lecture is only open to attendees of the Young Authors' Conference, after 3 p. m. he will be autographing and selling his own books in the West Lobby.
Hope to see you in the Weede on April 12th!!
Items Available for Purchase :
Preschool/Kindergarten Books:
101 Words Your Child Will Read by the End of Grade 1 and 101 Words Your Child Will Spell by the End of Grade 1, by Nancy Laney Skultety. Simple spelling and reading drills for Kindergartners and first graders.
Betty Solves a Mystery and Betty to the Rescue, by Michaela Morgan. Helpful Hippo Betty solves all the problems she caused in the first place. Preschool to Kindergarten.
Clarence the Copy Cat by Patricia Lakin, illustrations by John Mander (who signed the book). Library cat versus mouse. Preschoolers and kindergartners.
D is for Democracy: A Citizen's Alphabet by Elissa Grodin, illustrated by Victor Juhasz (who signed the book). Learn the alphabet and American civics. Preschoolers.
Thomas Nast draws Uncle Sam and teaches the ABCs in "D is for Democracy".
Artwork by Victor Juhasz.
Dear Baby: Letters from Your Big Brother by Sarah Sullivan. Mike writes letters to his baby sister. Preschoolers and kindergartners.
Elizabeti's Doll by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, illustrated by Christy Hale (who signed the book). Elizabeti doesn't have a doll to care for, so she cares for a rock. Preschoolers and kindergartners.
Estelle Takes a Bath by Jill Esbaum. Estelle is disturbed by a mouse during her bath. Preschoolers.
Everyone Counts: A Citizen's Number Book by Elissa Grodin, illustrated by Victor Juhasz (who signed the book). Learn numbers alongside civics. Preschoolers.
Hail to Mail by Samuel Marshak, translated from the Russian by Richard Pevear, illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky (who signed the book). A letter follows a man around the world. Preschoolers and kindergartners. (3 copies)
Scrawny mail man from 'Hail to Mail'
Artwork by Vladimir Radunsky
I Am Rene, the Boy by Rene Colato Lainez. Rene is a boy, not a girl! In English and Spanish. Preschoolers and kindergartners.
I Love You, Dude by Vladimir Radunsky. Dude is a piece of elephant graffiti on a clean wall. Preschoolers and kindergartners.
Blue elephant from 'I Love you Dude'
Artwork by Vladimir Radunsky
The Littlest Christmas Tree by Janie Jasin. A tale of growing and becoming. Includes CD. Preschoolers.
The Magic Christmas Pony by Regina Francoise Cooley. Merry go round pony comes to life on Christmas Eve and takes two kids away to visit his pals, the dragons, in China. Kindergarten to 3rd grade.
Minnie's Diner by Dayle Ann Dodds, illustrations by John Mander (who signed the book). Nothing finer than the food at the diner. Preschoolers and kindergartners.
Momma, Will You? by Dori Chaconas. Book of rhymes. Preschoolers and kindergartners.
Illustration from 'Momma, Will You?'
by Dori Chaconas
On a Wintry Mornin by Dori Chaconas. Father and baby go outside for a winter morning adventure. Preschoolers and kindergartners.
One Hole in the Road by W. Nikola-Lisa. A crowd of busy engineers and road workers try to repair the chaos resulting from one hole in the road. Preschool to 2nd grade.
Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef by Marianne Berkes. Learn to count with ocean creatures. Preschoolers.
R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet by Judy Young, illustrated by Victor Juhasz (who signed the book). Learn the alphabet through poetry. Preschoolers.
Roar of a Snore, by Marsha Diane Arnold. Jack tries to find the source of the deafening snores on his family farm. Preschool to 2nd grade.
Root Beer and Banana by Sarah Sullivan. Which flavor icepop will Squirt buy? What about Miracle? Preschoolers and kindergartners.
Sailing Off to Sleep by Linda Ashman. Little girl doesn't want to go to sleep. Preschoolers and kindergartners.
The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone by Timothy Basil Ering. Young man builds a live scare crow to protect some seeds that he plants on a forlorn trash heap. Preschool to 2nd grade.
Superhero ABC by Bob McLeod. Learn the alphabet with superheroes. Preschoolers.
Tiny Bear's Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. Adorable board book Bible for babies, with "Tiny Bear", a furry little Teddy Bear who decorates the cover and who stands to the side of each illustration. Preschoolers and Kindnergartners.
Where the Giant Sleeps by Mem Fox, illustrations by Vladimir Radunsarky (who signed the book). Everyone sleeps but a child dreams. Preschoolers and kindergartners.
Illustration from 'Where the Giant Sleeps'
artwork by Vladimir Radunsarky
Elementary Grade Level :
Asateague: Island of the Wild Ponies by Andrea Jauck and Larry Points (who signed the book). Photo book about Asateague Island (Maryland and Virginia), famous for its wild ponies. 2nd to 5th grades.
Bessie Coleman by Philip S. Hart. Story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to be licensed as a pilot. 4th through 6th grade.
Bottle Houses: The Creative World of Grandma Prisbey by Melissa Eskridge Slaymaker, illustrated by Julie Paschkis (who signed the book). Grandma builds structures out of bottles. 1st to 3rd grades.
Brady Brady Series written by Mary Shaw and Illustrated by Chuck Temple, featuring the adventures of Canada's youngest and most enthusiastic hockey (and a few other sports) player. All books signed by Chuck Temple. Featuring:
The Fish Prince and Other Stories: Mermen Folk Tales by Jane Yolen and Shulamith Oppenheim (who signed the book). 27 stories from around the world about the legendary merman (the precursor to the mermaid). 4th grade to middle school.
Flying Free: America's First Black Aviators by Philip S. Hart. Story of America's pioneer African American aviators. 3rd through 5th grades.
From Here to There by Nancy Skultety. Farmer Dibble asks the mayor, the county engineer and the surveyor to build a new road. Teaches rudiments of engineering to the very young. 1st to 3rd grades.
Hawk Highway in the Sky by Caroline Arnold. Study of hawks, eagles, and falcons (raptors) and their migration. 4th and 5th grades.
Photograph from 'Hawk Highway in the Sky'
by Caroline Arnold
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. Condensed Bible stories for youngsters. Beautifully illustrated. 1st to 4th grades.
Julep O'Toole: Confessions of a Middle Child by Trudi Trueit. Julep, sandwiched between a brilliant older sister and a younger brother who suffers from asthma and allergies, feels left out by friends and family. 3rd to 7th grades.
Larger-than-Life Lara by Dandi Daley Mackall. Overweight but confident Lara joins the class. 3rd to 5th grades.
Max and Maddy and the Bursting Balloons Mystery by Alexander McCall Smith . Max and Maddy find out who is sabotaging a hot-air balloon race. 3rd through 5th graders.
The Orange Shoes by Trisha Hakes Noble, illustrated by Doris Ettlinger (who signed the book). Dolly is happy without new shoes, until one day. 1st through 3rd grades.
Owen Foote, Soccer Star by Stephanie Greene. Owen joins the city soccer league along with his klutzy friend. 3rd grade to middle school.
Prairie Girl: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder by William Anderson. The life of the author of the Little House books. 3rd through 5th grades.
Ribbons of Sand: Exploring Atlantic Beaches by Larry Points (who signed the book) and Andrea Jauck. Photo book about Atlantic beaches and their life forms. 2nd to 5th grades.
Sky Dancers by Connie Ann Kirk, illustrated by Christy Hale. John's father is a Mohawk steelworker. 1st through 3rd grades.
Stella Brite and the Dark Matter Mystery by Sara Latta. School-age sleuth Stella tracks down the missing matter of the universe. 3rd grade to middle school.
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Di Camillo . Newbery winning book about a heroic mouse by the author of Because of Winn-Dixie . Autographed by the illustrator. 2nd to 5th grades.
The Tale of Sir Dragon: Dealing with Bullies for Kids by Jean E. Pendziwol. Young knight and his best friend, a dragon, deal with bullies at Camp Camelot. Kindergarten to 2nd grade.
Up in the Air: The Story of Bessie Coleman by Philip S. Hart. Story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to be licensed as a pilot. 1st through 3rd grade.
Violet's Music by Angela Johnson illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith, who signed the book. Young Violet makes music from the cradle to the fourth grade, when she forms her own band. Kindergarten to Elementary school.
Middle School Level :
Andrea Carter and the Dangerous Decision by Susan K. Marlow. Andi is threatened by an escaped prisoner. Middle school.
Andrea Carter and the Long Ride Home by Susan K. Marlow. Andi runs away from home on horseback. Middle school.
DreamQuest by Brent Hartinger. Eleven-year-old wakes up in her own dream. Middle school.
Honestly, Mallory! by Laurie Friedman. Mallory can't figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. Middle school and older.
Maya Running by Anjali Banerjee. Indian-Canadian girl tries to discover herself. Middle school.
The Misadventures of Maude March by Audrey Couloumbis. Orphaned sisters become outlaws in the Wild West. Middle school.
The Naked Mole Rat Letters by Mary Amato. Frankie reads an email to her father from a strange woman. Middle school and older.
New World by Gillian Cross. Kids test a new virtual-reality video game. Middle school.
One Hole in the Road by W. Nikola-Lisa. A crowd of busy engineers and road workers try to repair the chaos resulting from one hole in the road. Preschool to 2nd grade.
Pendragon: The Quillan Games by D.J. MacHale. Book seven in the Pendragon fantasy series. Middle school and older.
Roivan by Glynne MacLean. Roivan travels to human worlds. Book one in the A'nzarian Chronicles. Middle school and older.
Rules for Life by Darlene Ryan. Izzy lives by her deceased mother's rules until her father meets someone. Middle school and older.
Song of the Sparrow by Lisa Ann Sandell. Novel from the Camelot era about the legendary Elaine of Ascolat, Lady of Shalott. Middle school and older.
The Spiral Chrysalis by Glynne MacLean. Spiral chrysalis sends kids to another world. Middle school and older.
The Summer Sherman Loved Me by Jane St. Anthony. Margaret and Sherman's summer relationship in the early 1960s. Middle school and older.
Summer's End by Audrey Couloumbis. Farm girl turns thirteen amidst family crisis during the Vietnam War era. Middle school, young teenagers.
Still There, Clare by Yvonne Prinz. Young teen girl tries to let go of her imaginary friend. Middle school and older.
Swollen by Melissa Lion. Track athlete faces tragedy and romance. Middle school and older.
The Thief and the Beanstalk by P.W. Catanese. What happened after Jack came down from the beanstalk. Middle school and older.
Upstream by Melissa Lion. Marty faces her senior year in a small Alaska town. Middle school and older.
The World of the Trapp Family by William Anderson. The story of the singing family who inspired the movie The Sound of Music. Middle school and older.
Photograph from 'The World of the Trapp Family'
Yellow Star by Jennifer Roy . Story of child survivor of the Holocaust in Poland. Middle school and older.
Teenagers and Young Adult Level :
AngelMonster by Veronica Bennett. The story of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. Teenagers and older.
Best Friends Tell the Best Lies by Carol Dines. Teenage girls having difficulties with their dysfunctional families. Teenagers and older.
Bryana Means Courage by Mitzi Dale. Bryana, used to riding around in a camper with her widowed Dad, is disappointed when he decides to settle down and get married. Teenagers and up.
Grace Above All by Jane St. Anthony. Teenage romance on summer vacation. Teenagers and older.
The Great and Awful Summer by Mitzi Dale. Sarah, a teenager working at a camp in Canada, becomes embroiled in her friends' complicated lives. Teenagers and up.
The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner. Third book in the Eugenides series. Fantasy genre. Teenagers and older.
The Queen's Soprano by Carol Dines. 17th century teenage girl runs away in order to be able to sing in public. Teenagers and older.
Rosey in the Present Tense by Louise Hawes. Franklin's dead girlfriend Rosey starts talking to him. Teenagers and older.
Talk to Me: Stories and a Novella by Carol Dines. Real-life teenagers talk about their lives. Teenagers and older.
The Vanishing Point by Louise Hawes. Girl aspires to become a painter in Renaissance Italy. Teenagers and older.
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