Dewey Diva Spring 2013 Picks
Children's Titles
I Am Not a Copycat! by Ann Bonwill. Illustrated by Simon Rickerty.
Hugo the Hippo becomes annoyed when Bella the Bird copies everything he does, however, everything turns out okay when they triumph at synchronized swimming.
Oxford University Press (UK) | 9780192745446 | $19.95 HC | 32 pp. | Feb 2013 | Picture Book | Ages 3 and up
Christopher's Bicycle by Charlotte Middleton
Christopher’s parents fix up an old bike for him and he is inspired to come up with other ideas for reusing discarded objects.
Oxford University Press (UK) | 9780192758354 | $19.95 HC | 32 pp. | March 2013 | Picture Book | Ages 3 and up
Hugh Shampoo by Karen George
Hugo Shampoo hates washing his hair, but when his parents enter a hairdressing contest, everything changes for Hugo
Oxford University Press (UK) | 9780199137374 | $19.95 HC | 32 pp. | May 2013 | Picture Book | Ages 3 and up
The Wheels on the Bus by Jan Ormerod. Illustrated by Lindsey Gardiner.
Hugo the Hippo becomes annoyed when Bella the Bird copies everything he does, however, everything turns out okay when they triumph at synchronized swimming.
Oxford University Press (UK) | 9780192794222 | $19.95 HC | 32 pp. | May 2013 | Picture Book | Ages 2 and up
Little Owl's Orange Scarf by Tatyana Feeney
Little Owl’s Mom knits him a scarf that he hates – it’s too long, too itchy, and too orange- and he does everything that he can to lose it.
Oxford University Press (UK) | 9780192794543 | $19.95 HC | 32 pp. | June 2013 | Picture Book | Ages 2 and up
Wilbur's Book of Colours by Valerie Thomas. Illustrated by Korky Paul.
Winnie-the-Witch has a very smart cat named Wilbur who teaches kids all about colours using bold, bright, and playful images.
Oxford University Press (UK) | 9780192735065 | $8.95 HC | 7 pp. | July 2013 | Board Book | Ages 0 - 2
Other board books:
- Wilbur's Book of Numbers - 9780192735096 | $8.95 HC | 7 pp. | July 2013 Board Book | Ages 0-2
- Wilbur's Book of Opposites - 9780192735102 | $8.95 HC | 7 pp. | July 2013 Board Book | Ages 0-2
- Wilbur's First Words - 9780192735089 | $8.95 HC | 7 pp. | July 2013 Board Book | Ages 0-2
Waiting for Gonzo by Dave Cousins
Hugo the Hippo becomes annoyed when Bella the Bird copies everything he does, however, everything turns out okay when they triumph at synchronized swimming.
Oxford University Press (UK) | 9780192745460 | $12.95 PB | 256 pp. | April 2013 | Ages 12 and up
Young Knights of the Round Table by Julia Golding
Rick and his friends fight for Avalon in this modern twist on the Arthurian legend.
Oxford University Press (UK) | 9780192732224 | $12.95 PB | 368 pp. | May 2013 | Ages 9 and up
The Positively Last Performance by Geraldine McCaughrean
Grace moves to a new town and becomes involved in a campaign to save an old historic theatre, but she doesn’t realize that it’s haunted.
Oxford University Press (UK) | 9780192733207 | $21.00 PB | 272 pp. | March 2013 | Ages 9 and up
Out of This World by Ali Sparkes
Tyrone Lewis is messing around in the woods, trying to keep out of trouble, when he stumbles upon a mysterious object that gives him amazing powers.
Oxford University Press (UK) | 9780192794123 | $12.95 PB | 288 pp. | July 2013 | Ages 9 and up