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Fourth Annual Children's Book Festival (2009)

April 18th, 2009, 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friends of Axe is proud to present its fourth 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 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 again be held in conjunction with the annual Young Authors' Conference. The featured speaker this year is Susan Stevens Crummel, award winning writer of children's picture books such as The Great Fuzz Frenzy and Help Me Mr. Mutt! While her lecture is only open to attendees of the Young Authors' Conference, after 3 p. m. she will be autographing and selling her own books in the West Lobby. There will also be a juggler and comedian, Brian Wendling, performing for the young authors.

Hope to see you in the Weede on April 18th!!

Preschool/Kindergarten Books:

Antler, Bear, Canoe: A Northwoods Alphabet Year, by Betsy Bowen. Learn ABCs using things from the Minnesota Northwoods. Preschool through kindergarten.

Black Meets White, by Justine Fontes. What happens when Black meets White? Polka dots, stripes, checks and more. Preschool through kindergarten.

Building with Dad, by Carol Nevius, illustrated by Bill Thomson (who signed the book). Boy goes with father to his construction site. Preschool through kindergarten.

The Littlest Grape Stomper, by Alan Madison (who signed the book) and Giselle Potter. Adventures of a six-toed boy in a winery. Preschool through kindergarten.

Hoptoad, by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Karen Lee Schmidt (who signed the book). How does a toad cross the road? Preschool through kindergarten.

I Am an Artist, by Pat Lowery Collins. I am an artist when I follow a line where it leads me. Preschool through kindergarten.

On the Road, by Susan Steggall. Adventure on the road in a Mini Cooper. Preschool through kindergarten.

Rise the Moon, by Eileen Spinelli. Moonlight tour of the people and things of the night. Preschool through kindergarten.

Up, Down and Around, by Katherine Ayres. Everything in the garden is growing up, down, and around. Preschool through kindergarten.

Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly, by Alan Madison (who signed the book) and Kevin Hawkes. First grader Velma attracts a butterfly at the conservatory. Preschool through kindergarten.

What Do You Love?, by Jonathan London, illustrated by Karen Lee Schmidt (who signed the book). When you're with someone you love, even the quietest moments in the day become extra special. Preschool through kindergarten.

Elementary Grade Level:

Angel Secrets, by Miriam Chaikin. Angel stories based on Jewish folklore. Fourth and fifth graders.

Attack of the Mutant Underwear, by Tom Birdseye. Cody Lee Carson, aka bozo-brain. tries to reinvent himself for a new school. Third through fifth graders.

Civil War Artist, by Taylor Morrison. Story of battlefield artist during the Civil War. Second through fourth graders.

The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali, by Tonya Bolden. Beautifully illustrated and designed picture book about the life and career of the legendary boxer and activist. 2nd to 5th grades

A Country Schoolhouse by Lynne Barasch. Grandpa was the smartest kid in his 1940 schoolhouse, until Kate came along. First through third grades.

Dear Mr. Rosenwald by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie (who signed the book). Book about the Rosenwald schools for African-Americans in the 1920s and 1930s. First through third grades.

Famous Figures of the Civil War Era: Joseph E. Johnston, by Christian Ditchfield. Story of the commander of the Army of Tennessee. Second through fourth graders.

The Great Bridge-Building Contest, by Bo Zaunders, illustrated by Roxie Munro (who signed the book). Story of an 1850s bridge-building contest and the third-grade educated man who won. Second through fifth graders.

Houdini: World's Greatest Mystery Man and Escape King, by Kathleen Krull. Story of the life of magician/escape artist Harry Houdini. First through third grades.

Jonathan's Cloud, by Gardner McFall. How is Jonathan going to keep his cloud together? First through third grades.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, by Christian Ditchfield. True story of the famous expedition. Second through fourth grades.

The Man-Eating Tigers of Sunderbans, by Sy Montgomery. Tigers in the forest between India and Bangladesh. Second through fourth grades.

Miss Suki is Kooky, by Dan Gutman. Book number 17 in the "My Weird School" series. Second through fourth grades.

The Mystery of Journeys Crowne, by K. Michael Crawford. There's always magic in an adventure. First through third grades.

Naming the Animals, by Gardner McFall. Adam has to decide: What's in a name? First through third grades.

Punk Wig, by Lori Ries. Mom gets punky-looking wig after undergoing chemotherapy. First through third grades.

Recess at 20 Below, by Cindy Lou Allard. Kids take recess outdoors in the Alaskan winter, too. First through third grades.

Texas Rangers: Legendary Lawmen, by Michael P. Spradlin, illustrated by Roxie Munro (who signed the book). Illustrated history of the Texas Rangers. Second through fifth grades.

Wild West Trail Ride Maze, by Roxie Munro. Mazes with a Wild West theme. First through fourth graders.

Middle School Level :

All-Star Sports Puzzles: Basketball, by Jesse Ross. Games, trivia and quizzes about basketball. Middle school and up. (6 copies)

All-Star Sports Puzzles: Hockey, by Jesse Ross. Games, trivia and quizzes about hockey. Middle school and up.

American Girl History Mysteries: Voices at Whisper Bend, by Katherine Ayres. All the metal is stolen from Charlotte's World War II scrap metal drive. Middle school.

American Girl History Mysteries: Under Copp's Hill, by Katherine Ayres. Things go missing at a Boston immigrant settlement house in 1908. Middle school.

A Dog Called Grk, by Joshua Doder. Trying to find a stray dog's owner, Tim gets involved in a rescue mission. Middle school and up.

Anna's World, by Wim Coleman and Pat Firth (who both signed the book). Fourteen-year-old Anna lives among the Shakers in 1840s America. Middle school and up.

Beyond the Magic Sphere, by Gail Jarrow. S.B. has to spend the summer at her cousin's house in the woods. Middle school and up. (3 copies)

The Cat-Sitter Mystery, by Carol Adorjan. Beth agrees to cat-sit in a supposedly haunted house. Middle school and up.

Crime Files: Four-Minute Forensic Mysteries: Body of Evidence, by Jeremy Brown. Fifty-one baffling crime scenes. Can you solve the case before the CSI? Middle school and up.

Crime Files: Four-Minute Forensic Mysteries: Shadow of Doubt, by Jeremy Brown. Fifty baffling crime scenes. Can you solve the case before the CSI? Middle school and up.

A Difficult Boy, by M.P. Barker. Ethan is forced to work as an indentured servant. Middle school and up.

Do Not Pass Go, by Kirkpatrick Hill. Deet's father is arrested for drug use. Middle school and up.

Fame, Glory and Other Things on My To Do List, by Janette Rallison. Could a bit part in a strange performance of West Side Story be Jessica's big break? Middle school and up.

Getting to First Base with Danalda Chase, by Matt Beam. Young Darcy Spillman needs to make progress in the games of baseball and young love. 7th to 9th grades.

Gilly's Secret, by Ellen Howard. Gilly's dad made her promise not to tell, but some secrets aren't for keeping. Middle school and up.

Hannah Waters and the Daughter of Johann Sebastian Bach, by Barbara Nickel. Two girls, born centuries apart, interact over the music of Bach. Middle school and up.

Larger-Than-Life Lara, by Dandi Daley Mackall. Lara is the kind of person you never forget. Middle school and up.

The Mailbox, by Audrey Shafer. Foster child finds strange note in his mailbox after his uncle dies. Middle school and up.

Minuk: Ashes in the Pathway, by Kirkpatrick Hill. A "Girls of Many Lands" novel from American Girl. Middle school and up. (2 copies)

The Naked Mole-Rat Mystery, by Gail Jarrow (who signed the book) and Paul Sherman. Scientists uncover the secrets of the naked mole-rat. Fifth through eighth grades. (3 copies)

If Phyllis Were Here, by Gail Jarrow. Libby's grandmother wins the lottery and leaves her family behind. Middle school and up. (2 copies)

Princess Ben, by Catherine Gilbert Murdock. Princess Benevolence discovers a secret enchanted room in her castle. Middle school and up.

Racing Math 4-8, by Barbara Gregorich (who signed the book) and Christopher Jennison. Math projects with auto-racing themes. Middle school.

Rules, by Cynthia Lord. Twelve-year-old girl tries to teach rules to autistic brother; questions her own behavior. Middle school and up.

Sand Dollar Summer, by Kimberly K. Jones. Twelve-year-old girl's life falls apart when her family goes to live by the seashore. Middle school and up.

Starlight Animal Rescue: Runaway, by Dandi Daley Mackall. Foster child is sent to animal rescue farm. Middle school and up.

Tales of the Terminal Diner, presented by Ron and Justine Fontes. Every heart has a hunger. Every soul has a story. Every wish has a price. Middle school and up. (2 copies)

The Time Stealers, by Glynne MacLean. Jaz and Neil live in an future society where time travel is possible and communication instantaneous. 8th grade and up.

The Two-Ton Secret, by Gail Jarrow. Seth told one little white lie... that's when all the trouble started. Middle school and up. (2 copies)

The Virtual Life of Lexie Diamond, by Victoria Foyt. Teen girl loves the Internet, must navigate real world. Middle school and up.

The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, introduction and notes by Gardner McFall (who signed the book). Children's classic from 1908. Middle school.

Winnie the Horse Gentler: Bold Beauty, by Dandi Daley Mackall. Winnie has more confidence on horseback than in school. Middle school and up.

Women for Peace, by Marlene Targ Brill. Stories of women protestors and women's organizations against war and violence. Middle school and up.

The Year of Miss Agnes, by Kirkpatrick Hill. Unconventional teacher comes to schoolhouse in rural Alaska. Middle school and up.

Teenagers and Young Adult Level :

The Blood Confession, by Alisa M. Libby. Countess Erzebet Bizecka will stop at nothing to escape the prophecy of her early death. High school and up.

Chancey of the Maury River, by Gigi Amateau. Horse tells his story. High school and up.

Crystal Doors: Book 1, by Rebecca Moesta and Kevin J. Anderson (who both signed the book). Book one in the "Crystal Doors" trilogy. High school and up.

Déjà Vu, a film by Henry Jaglom, screenplay by Henry Jaglom and Victoria Foyt (who both signed the screenplay). Is there love at first sight? High school and up. Film rated PG.

Dune: The Battle of Corrin, by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson (who signed the book). Final prequel to Frank Herbert's "Dune". High school and up.

Hidden Empire, by Kevin J. Anderson. Mankind tests a device that transforms gas giant planets into stars. First book in the "Saga of Seven Suns" series. High school and up.

Life As I Knew It, by Randi Hacker. Teen adjusts to life after her father dies. High school and up.

Monsoon Summer, by Mitali Perkins. California girl spends summer volunteering in Indian orphanage where her mother grew up. High school and up.

Prom Dates from Hell, by Rosemary Clement-Moore. Maggie, down to earth reporter for her school paper, thinks Satan is crashing her senior prom. High School and up.

Story Time, by Edward Bloor. Two children are transferred to demon-haunted school. High school and up.

Trickster's Choice, by Tamora Pierce. The future is in the hands of the next generation. High school and up.

Trickster's Queen, by Tamora Pierce. The stage is set for revolution... High school and up.

The Will of the Empress, by Tamora Pierce. Four magics. One destiny. No turning back. High school and up.