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Wednesday, December 30, 2009Mother/Daughter Book ClubMothers and Daughters! This session's theme is: THINK LOCAL! Join us on the last Sunday of the month as we discuss Stephanie Spinner's book, Who Was Annie Oakley? This famous Ohio native has inspired books, movies, Broadway musicals, and even took her name from blue manatee bookstore's location: Oakley Square! Now, she'll be inspiring the girls of blue manatee bookstore to be leaders and live by their own rules!  Our next two books in the session are Littsie of Cincinnati by local author Jinny Powers Berten and Sluggers #1: Magic in the Outfield by local author Loren Long and Phil Bildner! The cost is $30 for a session pass (includes all three books) or $15 per month (includes book). Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Labels: book clubs, books, oakley posted by Blue Manatee at
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Thursday, October 22, 2009Manatween Book Club! Calling all Tweens! Blue Manatee Bookstore is starting a new book club geared specifically towards girls ages 10-12. Together with Kiki Magazine, we are hoping to create an environment for smart, empowered girls who also happen to love reading! This November we will be reading Theater Shoes by Noel Streatfeild! We will be incorporating Kiki Magazine's retro themed issue by following the story of three impoverished orphans living with their eccentric grandmother in WWII era London. Join us on Nov. 22 to discuss this book as a group and act out! Cost of event is $15. Pre-registration is required, please call to register Labels: book clubs, books, events, tween posted by Blue Manatee at
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009Meet local author Nancy Starnbach! blue manatee welcomes local author Nancy Starnbach to sign and discuss her book, "Grandma's Quilt Tells A Story." Listen to Nancy tell the story of her dear friend's life as a sharecropper after the civil war, andn complete an art activity related to the story. FREE for ages 4 and up. Copies of the book will be available at blue manatee. Visit www.nancystarnbach.com for more details about the book. posted by Blue Manatee at
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009Catching Fire: Countdown has started In The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins each district from the Capitol must send one girl and one boy to participate in the Hunger Games. In District 12, Katniss and Peeta are chosen to go to the games, in which they will fight to the death and only one winner will stand.
Now in Catching Fire, the much awaited second book in the Hunger Games Trilogy, the outcome of the games will continue to play out. Be sure to read The Hunger Games (if you haven't already) before Catching Fire releases September 1st, 2009 (stop by our release event at the store the same day). Once you start reading, you will not be able to stop! Sparks will Fly. posted by Blue Manatee at
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009Monday, July 6, 2009July Pick of the Month Moon Rabbit, by Natalie Russell (Viking; imprint of Penguin) Although this little white rabbit loves her busy life in the city, she often looks up at the moon, wondering if there could be another little rabbit for her to befriend. One day, after a nap in the park, she hears beautiful music which leads her to a little brown rabbit. They spend the day in the park, and become great friends.The two rabbits have such a fantastic time together, but the little white rabbit misses the city and goes back home with the memories of her new friend. See more July picks Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009ManaTween Book ClubManaTween Book Club Blue Manatee and Kiki Magazine have teamed up to bring you ManaTween Book Club! Girls 9-12 years are invited to join this new seasonal book club. On the last Sunday of each month from 3:00-4:00pm, we will discuss a featured book and have a snack. $30 seasonal pass includes books, snacks, and a subscription to Kiki magazine Space is limited so register early.  July's book:Skater Girl: A Girls Guide to Skateboarding by Patty Segovia and Rebecca Heller Labels: book clubs, books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Magic Tree House PartyMagic Tree House: A Good Night For Ghosts Book Release Party  Tuesday, July 28 4:00-5:00pm Join us for a New Orleans-inspired party in celebration of Jack and Annie's latest adventure: Magic Tree House: A Good Night For Ghosts by Mary Pope Osborne. We'll have a "Big Easy" snack, and enjoy a Jazz demo by a local Jazz musician. In this installment, Jack and Annie travel to New Orleans where they run into some real ghosts and discover the world of jazz when they meet a young Louis Armstrong! Ages 5-and up $15 per child (this includes a copy of the new book) Space is limited so register early posted by Blue Manatee at
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Curious George WeekendCurious George Weekend July 10-11  Curious George Party Friday July 10 10:30-11:30am Register your 4-7 year old for this sweet party with Curious George! We'll meet Curious George, read Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory, watch chocolate-making at Aglamesis Bros., and enjoy a sweet chocolaty treat. Ages 4-7 $15 per child (price includes a copy of the book) Space is limited, so register early. ************************** Curious George Story Time Saturday July 11 10:30-11:00am Join us for a story time starring our favorite good little monkey, Curious George. Don't forget to bring your camera! Free Event All Ages Welcome posted by Blue Manatee at
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009Kiki Magazine's ManaTween Book Club  Would you like to be in a video? Would you like to be in Kiki Magazine? Do you fantasize about being a roller derby queen? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to come to the kick off party for ManaTween Book Club sponsored by Kiki Magazine. Kiki's theme for summer is extreme sports and we're celebrating that with an extreme roller derby demonstration with the Cincinnati Rollergirls! Join the book club that day (ages 10 and up) and receive the first ManaTween book for the summer, Skater Girl: A Girl's Guide to Skate Boarding by Patti Segovia and Rebecca Heller, AND be in a video that will be posted on Kiki's  web site and featured on their Fall Magazine tour.Kiki's ManaTween Book Club Kick-Off Party Saturday, June 27 2:30-3:30pm All Ages. Free. posted by Blue Manatee at
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June Pick of the Month Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book 5: The Last Olympian, by Rick Riordan (Hyperion; imprint of Disney)If you've been reading the first four books of Percy Jackson, you can't miss this one! Find out what happens in this much awaited final book of the series. If you haven't picked up this series and you liked Harry Potter, this is a series you are sure to enjoy! Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009Let the wild rumpus start We here at the blue manatee are quite excited about the live-action version of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Click Here to watch the trailer. Stop by the store to pick up a copy of the book, so you can be ready for the movie this fall! Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009Monday, March 2, 2009March Pick of the Month All in a Day, by Cynthia Rylant, Illustrated by Nikki McClure Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers This new book has become a bookstore favorite, with its beautiful old-fashioned illustrations and text filled with an uplifting message. If you enjoy the illustrations of such classics as Make Way for Ducklings, you will love these. See more featured books! Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Saturday, February 28, 2009Sneak Peeks  Illustrator Adrianne Lobel talks about finishing her father's work in The Frogs and Toads All Sang WATCH VIDEO  Watch an animated trailer for Blueberry Girl, written and read by Neil Gaiman WATCH VIDEO Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009Listen, Laurie Halse Anderson's first public poem Over the past ten years, Laurie has received thousands and thousands of emails and letters from readers about how Speak has given them the courage to speak up. The first stanza of the poem and the last are Lauries words. Everything in the middle, all of the stanzas that start with the word YOU are words and phrases from letters that were sent to the author. Laurie's poem Listen on YouTube Laurie Halse Anderson (www.writerlady.com) is the author of the genre defining YA novel Speak. Speak was a National Book Award Finalist, a Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book for excellence in young adult literature, and was named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly, Booklist, School Library Journal and Horn Book. Speak Up About Speak at http://speakupaboutspeak.blogspot.com posted by Blue Manatee at
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Calling All Rules for Girls Fans! The Event Tune in to watch Caroline Rhea chat LIVE with Meg Cabot, author of the New York Times bestselling series Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls. Meg is ready to dish about her childhood, her family, and of course all things Allie! She'll also announce the ten finalists of Allie Finkle's Super Rule Contest, hosted exclusively by www.girlslife.com. All throughout the hour-long event, Meg will reveal her favorite rules, as submitted by girls across the country! Meg's #1 favorite rule will be written into a future book in the series. Additionally Meg will be answering questions from the studio audience and answering a special question voted on by fans from around the country! Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Old Books-A New Source of Lead Poisoning? Should you think twice before you crack open your favorite childhood copy of James and the Giant Peach? Read more! Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Monday, February 2, 2009February Pick of the Month Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems
 Wilbur is different from the other Naked Mole Rats in his Colony, because he wears clothes (and he likes it!). But what will happen when Grandpah, the oldest, wisest, and most naked Naked Mole Rat ever discovers Wilbur's secret? See more February picks! Visit Mo's website and help Naked Mole Rat get dressed! Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009manaScene: humanatee at play ...also, manateens, schools of mana-pre's/manapreschoolers, momatees, dadatees...
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Monday, January 12, 2009Caldecott and Newbery Medals... it's almost time! The time is coming near when we will find out who wins the Caldecott and Newbery Medals and Honors for the year. The medals will be awarded on January 26th.
Just in case you didn't know... The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Last year's Caldecott winner was The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. This was the first "graphic novel" to win or be nominated for the award. The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Last year's Newbery winner was Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz. We are, as a team, working on our picks for this year's winners. We're asking you for your picks. You may email them to us at contact@bluemanateebooks.com, or post them as a comment to this blog post. We'll be posting ours very soon... In the mean time, for more information about these awards, check out the ALA's website. Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008January Pick of the Month Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level.
Let's face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg's father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other "manly" endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his father's efforts to change him. But when Greg's dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up . . . or get shipped out.
Visit www.wimpykid.com for tons of Wimpy fun! Join us for our Diary of a Wimpy Kid Release Party on January 13th! Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Holiday Featured Books Haunting of Hillside School (Cabin Creek Mysteries Series #4) by Kristiana Gregory It's a new school year in Cabin Creek and the cousins have a new mystery. When Claire and David look out the art room window and see a girl's pale face, they suspect it's a ghost. How else could someone look into a second floor window and just disappear? As the cousins investigate, they find other peculiar clues: piano music lilting through the halls, the aroma of pumpkin pie, and a crooked old painting that looks like the ghost's face. Is their spooky old school house really a haunted house? Each of the six books in this series feature atmospheric spot art throughout.  Inkdeath (Inkheart Trilogy #3)by Cornelia Funke The Adderhead--his immortality bound in a book by Meggie's father, Mo--has ordered his henchmen to plunder the villages. The peasants' only defense is a band of outlaws led by the Bluejay--Mo's fictitious double, whose identity he has reluctantly adopted. But the Book of Immortality is unraveling, and the Adderhead again fears the White Women of Death. To bring the renegade Bluejay back to repair the book, the Adderhead kidnaps all the children in the kingdom, dooming them to slavery in his silver mines unless Mo surrends. First Dustfinger, now Mo: Can anyone save this cursed story?  Gobble It Up! A Fun Song About Eating! by Jim Arnosky If you were a wild raccoon, You'd hunt at night by the light of the moon. You'd catch some crawdads where they crawl, And gobble them up -- shells and all! From a hungry crocodile's attempt at a meal of wild ducklings, to a shark cruising for schools of fish, to a whale wrestling a wild giant squid; to a panda eating rare bamboo...... While some animals become food -- and some get away, readers will delight in seeing what and how different animals eat. That's the way we all survive We have to eat to stay alive. We eat the food we have, and then -- We have to hunt for food again!  Schooling Around #2: Pencil of Doom by Andy Griffiths Henry McThrottle thought Northwest Southeast Central School was wacky. But then he comes across the Pencil of Doom ... and things get REALLY out of control. Another hilarious school story from NYT bestselling author Andy Griffiths!  Let's Get Fancy Together (Fancy Nancy Series) by Jane O'coonor, Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser Have you ever wondered what's in Fancy Nancy's purse? Only the most glamorous accessories, of course! Here's an adorable fuchsia carry-all full of très fabulous accessories—stickers, butterfly barrettes, a butterfly fan, glittery-framed sunglasses and more. It's a must-have, all-in-one emergency kit for girls on the go, because you just never know where you'll be when suddenly you need to get fancier! Throughout the book, the ultimate expert on all things fancy (that's Nancy, of course!) reveals her secret tips for instant glamourfication—from hair, to dolls, to party invitations. There will be loud choruses of merci beaucoup when little girls receive this wonderful gift. This new picture book in the shape of a purse provides an interactive format that will delight and engage Fancy Nancy readers of all ages.  The Lump of Coalby Lemony Snicket, Illustrated by Brett Helquist Lemony Snicket, the author of the series, "A Series of Unfortunate Events," has written a surprisingly witty and delightful Christmas story about a lump of coal. A lump of coal, traditionally the dreaded stocking stuffer from Santa Claus to children on the Naughty List, is not such a dreaded gift at all if you are an abstract artist. Lemony Snicket reminds readers that Christmastime is a time of stories and miracles and the greatest miracles of all are pursuing your dreams. This is the cause of the lump of coal, who could walk, talk, dresses in black, and dreams of becoming a great artist. His only problem is he needs a hand to guide him. It is during the holiday season that he began his search for an artist that will draw with him so they can make beautiful art together. He goes to an art gallery, a logical place to go, but is turned down with disdain. Everywhere he goes, he is rejected. This hurts him very much. He knows he does not want to wind up in a barbeque pit and considers burying himself deep in the ground so after many years he will turn into a diamond. He may have been rejected and discouraged, but he decides not to give up on his dream. It is at this time that a miracle happens. If you love Christmas stories, then this one will be a welcomed addition to your collection. It is truly a gift.  A Very Marly X-Masby John Grogan, Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa's arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family every way he can. But Marley, being Marley, always ends up on the wrong side of right. It's not long before he tears down the twinkle lights, attacks a chain of paper snowflakes, and mistakes the Christmas tree for . . . well . . . his very own indoor bathroom. Will Marley's good intentions ruin everything before Christmas begins? Or will he manage to share some Christmas magic with his family after all? This follow-up to the #1 bestselling Bad Dog, Marley! delivers a heartfelt holiday story with many hilarious Marley mishaps along the way.  Tom Turkey and Erik Eagle: Or How the Eagle Became the American Symbol by Sandra Calder Davidson When the Founding Fathers met in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, to pick a national symbol for the new country, they just could not agree. Elder statesman Ben Franklin preferred the turkey, but George Washington championed the mighty eagle. So they asked BenÕs new friend, Drew Duck, to help them decide. Drew flew back to his home in Wilderbrush Forest and asked his animal friends to help him. Several candidates said theyÕd be perfect, but finally, the choice came down to Tom Turkey or Erik Eagle. Most favored kind and gentle Tom. Besides, ferocious Eagle scared them silly. But then they thought: if Eagle was elected he would have to be good! So Drew Duck called them all together, and when all the votes were counted, Eagle it was! And that is how the eagle became our national symbol and how the creatures of Wilderbrush Forest learned that democracy is the best way to solve all problems.  Wabi Sabi by Mark Reibstein, Illustrated by Ed Young Using spare text and haiku, Mark Reibstein weaves an extraordinary story about finding real beauty in unexpected places. Caldecott Medal-winning artist Ed Young complements the lyrical text with breathtaking collages. Together, they illustrate the unique world view that is wabi sabi.  Hanukkah! by Roni Schotter, Illustrated by Marylin Hafner Flip, flap here.Flip, flop there.Potato pancakes in the air.Latkes flying everywhere!Winner of the National Jewish Book Award, Hanukkah! follows one family's celebration of the holiday, from eating latkes and spinning the dreidel, to singing prayers and lighting the menorah. With sweet rhyming text and warm illustrations, this is the perfect was to celebrate the festival of lights.  Night's Nice by Barbara and Ed Emberley Hop into bed, Turn over thrice, And whisper this softly: Night's nice, night's nice, night's nice. Good Night. NIGHT'S NICE will lull little ones to sleep with its soothing, sing-song text and picturesque, stunning nightscapes throughout. From moonlit treetops and city streetlamps to luminous fireworks on the 4th of July, Ed's watercolor illustrations poignantly capture the beauty of nighttime in this reissue of his classic children's story. Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Monday, December 1, 2008December Pick of the Month! The Lump of Coal by Lemony Snicket, Illustrated by Brett Helquist Forget Frosty. Forget Rudolph. Forget Santa. The next generation holiday hero is small, dark, and flammable. Will this lump of coal get the holiday miracle he deserves? Or is he just going to get burned? You don't have to wait until Christmas morning to find out. Stuff all of your loved ones' stockings with this uproarious, irreverent new picture-book collaboration from the bestselling author and illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events. See more featured books Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Monday, November 24, 2008Wednesday, October 29, 2008Holiday signing with Loren Long! Join us as we gear up for the holidays with a signing of the soon to be classic, Drummer Boy with author and illustrator, Loren Long. Stay after the signing and enjoy holiday drinks in the decafe, and get a jump start on your shopping while your little ones create holiday wrapping paper and gift tags with Miss Kelli. All Ages. Free. Drummer Boy Signing Holiday Event with Loren Long Thursday, November 20 6:00-8:00pm See more of Loren Long's work Read what the Cincinnati Enquirer says about Loren! posted by Blue Manatee at
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November Pick of the Month! The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins A futuristic young adult novel about a 16- year-old girl who is fighting for her life in the "Hunger Games," a televised event in which children ages 12 to 16 fight to the death. Beautifully and delicately written, the writer deals with this subject in a sensitive manner, without gory details, by humanizing the participants and de-glorifying warfare. THREE THUMBS UP! Manatee recommendations by Miss Kelli, Miss Lauren, and Miss Merrilee for children ages 13 and up, and every adult on the planet. Also by Suzanne Collins, The Gregor the Overlander Series (ages 10-12) Read more about Suzanne Collins! Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008October Pick of the Month Sandy's Circus: A Story About Alexander Calder by Tanya Lee and Illustrated by Boris Kilikov There once was an artist named Alexander Calder. Only he didn't call himself Alexander. And he didn't call the things he made art. As a boy, Alexander "Sandy" Calder was always fiddling with odds and ends, making objects for friends. When he got older and became an artist, his fiddling led him to create wire sculptures. One day, Sandy made a lion. Next came a lion cage. Before he knew it, he had an entire circus and was traveling between Paris and New York performing a brand-new kind of art for amazed audiences. This is the story of Sandy's Circus, as told by Tanya Lee Stone with Boris Kulikov's spectacular and innovative illustrations. Calder's original circus is on permanent display at the Whitney Museum in New York City. Starred Review, Kirkus: "The lively text shines with apt details....spritely, noteworthy" Starred Review, School Library Journal: "Stone and Kulikov spin out a fast-moving tale that is in keeping with their high-energy subject." Horn Book: "Stone's narrative is as animated as Calder's figures...Kulikov's [art] vibrant with energy and color...would pair interestingly with Selznick's Hugo Cabret." Booklist: "beautifully illustrated...spare, direct...Kulikov's elegant, fanciful multimedia collages extend the story...will ignite curiosity in Calder."See more October featured books Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Thursday, September 25, 2008Summer Featured Books Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose FavoritesAll your favorite Mother Goose rhymes! Hey, diddle diddle! The Cat and the Fiddle, Humpty Dumpty, Little Miss Muffet, and other popular Mother Goose rhymes are featured in this enchanting collection. It's the perfect introduction to classic rhymes that every child should know by heart. Mary Engelbreit's engaging, detailed pictures give children a gateway into the world of reading—and the wonderful world of Mother Goose.  Big Words by Jamie Lee Curtis, Illustrated by Laura Cornell I know some Big Words.I'll teach them to you. Although you are small,you can use Big Words too. Big Words aren't scary.They're big fun to learn.I was taught onceand now it's your turn. The eighth hilarious picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell helps little people communicate in a big person's world. With grown-up words like cooperate, respect, patience and considerate, a big, boisterous and zany family celebrates the power of language and discovers that words—big or little—are the bridge that connects us all.  Eclipse (Warriors: Power of Three Series #4) by Erin Hunter Firestar's three grandchildren have learned of the powerful prophecy that foretells their destinies, and the responsibility of deciding the Clans' future weighs heavily on the three apprentices. But each secretly yearns for power: Lionpaw dreams of being undefeatable in battle, while Hollypaw longs to be a great leader and Jaypaw knows only he can see the true past and future for them all. Their strengths are tested when ThunderClan is suddenly attacked—and all four Clans are thrown into a battle unlike any the cats have ever seen. Then a dark shadow falls across the forest, and a mysterious stranger warns the Clans of more trouble to come. For the first time, it appears that StarClan does not hold the answers the cats need. All of a sudden, the warrior code is being tested. A crisis of faith threatens to tear the four Clans apart and destroy what the cats have built their lives upon. . . .  South by Patrick McConnell When a little bird awakens to find that all of his friends and family have gone south for the winter, it takes a surprising friendship with Mooch the cat to help him find his way. This is a wordless and profoundly moving story--by the creator of the beloved comic strip Mutts--that explores being lost and found, crossing boundaries, saying goodbye, and broadening horizons.  Fanny by Holly Hobbie All Fanny wants in the world is a Connie doll, but Mom says "NO!" But no one ever said she couldn't make one instead! With some scissors, glue, and her craft box in hand, Fanny sets out to replicate Connie, but it's Annabelle who is the result of her efforts. A little lopsided and a little unkempt, Annabelle turns out to be the companion Fanny has always wanted. Though at first her friends turn up their noses, in the end everyone learns that using your imagination and working with your own two hands can result in the best toy of all!  America: The Making of A Nation by Charlie Samuels AMERICA takes a fresh and compelling look at the birth of our nation, with lavish illustrations and interactive novelty spreads on every page.Revealed through the lens of an anonymous journal, readers will take a chronological journey through watershed moments of American History. From the Founding Fathers' signing of the Declaration of Independence through current events of the 21st century, AMERICA offers an in-depth look at the making of our nation in an accessible volume that will speak to readers of every age.Chockfull of innovative novelty components, including lift-the-flap postcards, removable song lyrics, and even a foldout replica of the Declaration of Independence, AMERICA offers readers a captivating exploration of the ideals and values our nation was built upon.  March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World by Christine King Farris, Illustrated by London Ladd From Dr. Martin Luther King's sister, the definitive tribute to the man, the march, and the speech that changed a nation. On a hot August day in 1963, hundreds of thousands of people made history when they marched into Washington, D.C., in search of equality. Martin Luther King, Jr., the younger brother of Christine King Farris, was one of them. Martin was scheduled to speak to the crowds of people on that day. But before he could stand up and inspire a nation, he had to get down to business. He first had to figure out what to say and how to say it. So he spent all night working on his "I Have a Dream" speech, one that would underscore a landmark moment in civil rights history--the Great March on Washington. This would be one of the first events televised all over the globe. The world would be listening, as one of the greatest orators of our time shared his vision for a new day. From the sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., comes this moving account of what that day was like for her, and for the man who inspired a crowd--and convinced a nation to let freedom ring. London Ladd's beautiful full-color illustrations bring to life the thousands of people from all over the country who came to the nation's capital. They sing, they join hands, they march, and they listen as speaker after speaker inspires social change, culminating in Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Labels: books posted by Blue Manatee at
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008Blue Manatee & Room to Read Need Your Help  "World Change Starts with Educated Children", this is the motto of the amazing organization, Room to Read. Room to Read partners with local communities throughout the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by establishing libraries, creating local language children's literature, constructing schools, providing education to girls and establishing computer labs in countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Blue Manatee will be helping Room to Read in their mission to empower people to improve socioeconomic conditions for their families, communities, countries and future generations through education, but we need your help. We will be hosting a book drive for Room to Read. Purchase a book for Room to Read and save 15%! Just call, or stop in the bookstore to purchase your pre-selected books, and we'll do the rest. Your book donation will be packed and shipped off to where they will ultimately be read by children in libraries and schools all over the world. Just call us @ 513.731.2665, or stop in the store to use your use your 15% discount and help us change the world. Thank you, The Blue Manatee Family To find out more about Room to Read posted by Blue Manatee at
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008September Pick of the Month Baby Dragon by Amy Erlich; Illustrated by Will Hillenbrand When his mother has to fly away one afternoon, she leaves Baby Dragon by the big fern on the riverbank with the instruction to wait for her there till she arrives back next morning. Baby Dragon waits, getting sadder and sadder, until Crocodile glides by with a tempting offer: he will take Baby Dragon to find his mother. Meet the Illustrator Will Hillenbrand! Saturday, September 13 1:30-2:30pm posted by Blue Manatee at
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008WOW Book Signing Youth literary arts troupe and Scripps-Corbett Award winner Writers of Outstanding Words (WOW) will be signing a compilation book of their summer session. This year over 100 children from as far as Houston, Texas practiced the craft of fine art, writing, and quilting which all culminated into this wonderful book.WOW Book Signing Saturday, August 30 1:00-2:00pm Please join us for a signing and refreshments with some of the contributors of the book. posted by Blue Manatee at
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