Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
Macmillan, February 5, 2013
The sequel to the best-selling Cinder, Scarlet
finds Cinder trying to escape the Commonwealth's prison. Meanwhile, in
France, Scarlet is searching for her grandmother, who recently
disappeared. Scarlet (who always wears a red hoodie) runs into Wolf, a
street fighter who may have information about her grandmother. Intent on
rescuing her grandmother, Scarlet travels to Paris with Wolf and
romance blossoms along the way. Cinder and Scarlet's stories gradually
weave together as the stakes continue to rise. Together, Cinder and
Scarlet will have to work to thwart the Lunar Queen Levana, who is more
devious than they thought, in order to save the Earth and Emperor Kai.
Those who loved Cinder will devour Scarlet and howl for more.
*My fantastic Macmillan rep, Bob, ran this ARC over to me the day he received it-- and he wasn't even back from vacation until the following day. I finished the book a few days later (this was back in July). But it just goes to show how amazing publisher reps can be.
Sailor Twain or The Mermaid in the Hudson by Mark Siegel
First Second, Macmillan
Siegal
has an incredible ability to combine realistic drawings with stylized
characters, yet make them feel of the same world. Twain captains the
riverboat Lorelei, owned by the Frenchman Lafayette, who never leaves
the boat. Lafayette's brother went missing not long ago and ever since
Lafayette has been pursuing women and corresponding with the author of
"Secrets and Mysteries of the River Hudson." Lafayette's particular
interest is mermaids. When Twain finds a wounded mermaid, he doesn't
know whom to trust, or who's already involved. The story shifts between
past and present, mythology mixing with life on a riverboat. Siegal
crafts a complex story with twists, turns and revelations you won't see
coming. The result is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Frankenstein: A Monstrous Parody by Ludworst Bemonster
There's been a host of children's book parodies in the past few years, but Frankenstein is sure to make you laugh. A play on Madeline,
Rick Walton has mirrored the form of both text and story while
illustrator Nathan Hale captures the feel of Bemelman's classic
illustrations, even limiting the palette of some illustrations to black,
white, and Halloween orange. Frankenstein is for kids or adults, but
especially those for whom Madeline is a favorite.Try pairing it with the classic for a kooky Halloween story time.
A Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouse by Frank Viva
Frank Viva's first children's book, Along a Long Road, was one of the New York Times
Ten Best Illustrated Books of 2011. In Frank's new book, a boy and a
mouse take a boat to Antarctica. Readers will be swept up by the sights
they see and the adventures they have. Frank's limited palette and
graphic style will entice both young readers and design enthusiasts.
Though A Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouse is a Toon beginning reader, don't let that stop you from sharing it with picture book audiences!
by Helen Ward
Helen
Ward sets her retelling of the Town Mouse and the Country Mouse in
1930s New York City during Christmas. While this is an interesting
variation, it is Helen's illustrations that make the book a masterpiece.
Exquisite details, interesting mouse-eye views, and vibrant colors can
be found on every page. These breath-taking illustrations make Helen
Ward's retelling worthy of any child's library.
Goldilocks & Just One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson
In
this fun, fresh twist on Goldilocks, Little Bear, now grown, finds
himself in the Big City. Escaping the bustle and noise, Little Bear
finds his way into an apartment where he tries to find something just
right to eat and a comfy place to sleep. When he wakes up, the
golden-haired family has returned-- and one of them looks familiar...
Leigh Hodgkinson's picture book is an absolute delight perfect for
storytimes.
Land of Neverbelieve by Norman Messenger
Norman
Messenger introduces readers to the stunning flora and fauna of
Neverbelieve in his fantastical atlas. Exquisitely detailed
illustrations, diagrams, and maps invite readers to take a trip to
another world. This stunning book for imaginative readers is sure to be
poured over by lovers of the fantastic and may inspire readers to use
the guide for their own pretend adventures.
