August 24, 2001 Children's Book Sense 76-- Fall 2001 1. THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS, by Ann Brashares (Delacorte, $14.95, 0385729332; in stores 9/11) Teen. "The only thing four 15-year-old girlfriends have to connect them throughout a long summer apart is a pair of $3.49 thrift store jeans--jeans that miraculously fit each girl perfectly. The magic traveling pants will be sent to each girl twice, in the hopes that the girl wearing the pants will have an incredible adventure, make lasting memories, and remember the power of love and friendship."-Nikki Mutch, UConn Co-op, Storrs, CT Also a Listening Library Audio (0807205893) 2. LOVE THAT DOG, by Sharon Creech (Cotler Books/ HarperCollins, $14.95, 0060292873) Ages 9-12. " 'I don't want to because boys don't write poetry. Girls do.' So begins the saga between young writer, Jack, and his encouraging teacher, Miss Stretchbery. This short novel, written in poetry form, allows us to follow along as Jack finds pride in writing. What a gift this book is to aspiring authors and their teachers."-Marilyn Smith, Hawley-Cooke Booksellers, Louisville, KY 3. THE SEEING STONE, by Kevin Crossley-Holland; illus. by David Klein (Arthur Levine/Scholastic, $17.95, 0439263263; in stores Sept.) Teen. "While many writers have tried their hands at the Arthurian saga, this author has truly brought it to life. He combines humor with rich prose and scholarship, with characters you care about. Here is the first in a trilogy that will, like Harry Potter, be enjoyed by readers of all ages."-Rita Moran, Apple Valley Books, Winthrop, ME Also a Listening Library Audio (080720546X; in stores Oct.) 4. THE SANDS OF TIME, by Michael Hoeye (Terfle Books/PGW, $12.95 paper, 0967511127; due out 9/9) Teen. "Another wonderful adventure for Hermux Tantamoq and his merry band of rodents. This one includes a desert, a hidden library, and the legendary monsters: cats!"-Diane Smith-Hill, A Children's Place, Portland, 5. PETITE ROUGE: A Cajun Red Riding Hood, by Mike Artell; illus. by Jim Harris (Dial, $15.99, 0803725140) Ages 4-8. "Red Riding Hood is a duck and the Wolf is a gator in granny's clothes. Told in rolling Cajun dialect rhyme that ambles off the page, the gator is dispatched with a big dose of hot sauce. 'Whatchoo havin' fo lonch?'"-Kelly Justice, Fountain Books, Richmond, VA 6. TAKE ME OUT OF THE BATHTUB: And Other Silly Dilly Songs, by Alan Katz; illus. by David Catrow (Margaret McElderry Books, $15, 0689829035) Ages 4-8. "My co-workers and I have hardly been able to conduct business lately. We have been lying on the floor convulsive while singing the songs in the book. The illustrations by Catrow are absolutely wonderful."-Alicia Greis, Colorado College Bookstore, Colorado Springs, CO 7. THE GREAT GOOD THING, by Roderick Townley (Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books, $17, 0689843240) Ages 8-12. "Princess Sylvie is growing tired of her 'storybook' life, so when a new reader, Claire, picks up her book, Sylvie breaks all the rules by crossing over into Claire's dreams! So much more happens in this little book, so get started! You will love it!"-Trish Brick, R.J. Julia's, Madison, CT Editor's note: This is also a great audiobook. (Listening Library, 0807204978) 8. TED, by Tony Diterlizzi (Simon & Schuster, $16, 0689832354) Ages 4-8. "An awesome kid's book. If you haven't read it yet, do! A little boy's father is too busy working to spend time with him….that is, until pinkish-purpleish, raspberry cereal-eating, imaginary friend Ted comes to play. Fabulous illustrations. And the adventures they have are hysterical!"-Beth Plattner, Fishing With Your Mind, Walker, MN 9. WITCH CHILD, by Celia Rees (Candlewick, $15.99, 0763614211) Teen. "Through the journal of Mary Newbery, the story of her grandmother's death by hanging for witchcraft unfolds. Mary finds passage to America in 1659, where she becomes part of an inflexible Puritan community. Her desire to belong, resistance to conform, and eventual self-acceptance will provide teens with a truly heroic model to emulate."-Kathy Carrigan, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops, Milwaukee, WI Also a Listening Library Audio (0807206288, unabridged 080720627X) 10. WITNESS, by Karen Hesse (Scholastic, $16.95, 0439271991) Ages 9-12. "A remarkable book, written in poetic form using 11 different voices, telling of the effect of the Ku Klux Klan on a 1924 Vermont community. Suspenseful, scary, yet often funny and thrilling, it is the saga of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. How they then react and survive is both tragic and heroic. A wonderful new novel from Hesse." -Marge Grutzmacher, Passtimes Books, Sister Bay, WI Also a Listening Library Audio (0807205931; out 9/4) BOOKS ABOUT OUR FAVORITE TEACHERS. PERFECT GIFTS, TOO! EDUCATING ESME: Diary of A Teacher's First Year, by Esme Raji Codell (Algonquin, $10.95 paper, 1565122798) "This is great and inspiring for teachers! And affordable now that it's just out in paperback."-Bud Gaston, Butterfly Books, DePere, WI Also a Penguin Audio (1565113365) MRS. SPITZER'S GARDEN, by Edith Pattou; illus. by Tricia Tusa (Harcourt, $16, 0152019782) Ages 3- 7. "Mrs. Spitzer is a remarkable teacher who knows about gardens and children and how they both flourish if tended lovingly. It's a simple story with whimsical illustrations that celebrates teachers who help children grow and blossom; a perfect gift for a wonderful teacher as well as an outstanding picture book."-Sidney Jackson, Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver, CO From an especially beloved author: THANK YOU, MR. FALKER, by Patricia Polacco (Philomel, $16.99, 0399231668) Ages 4-8. "Polacco's books are all so wonderful, but this is my favorite. It is both a thank you to an actual teacher she had, as well as a tribute to all the special teachers who have made a real difference in the lives of the children they teach."-Dave Kaverman, Little Professor Book Company, Ft. Wayne, IN THE YEAR OF MISS AGNES, by Kirkpatrick Hill (Simon & Schuster, $16, 0689829337) Ages 8-12. "Told from the point of view of 10-year old Frederika, this is the amazing story of Miss Agnes Sutterfield, teacher extraordinaire! Miss Agnes comes to the rural one room schoolhouse in an Alaskan fishing village in 1948 and transforms her students into curious, questioning learners who love school."-Jenn Fontaine, Bookrack & Children's Pages, Essex, VT THE PERFECT BEGINNER'S DICTIONARY MY FIRST DICTIONARY, by Betty Root; illus. by Jonathon Langley (Dorling Kindersley, $17.95, 1564582779) Ages 4-8. "This is the ultimate dictionary, with a picture for EVERY word. With these pictures, my son can verify that he has found the word he is looking for."-Heidi Waterston, Bookshelf, Quincy, CA FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS BACKPACK BABY, by Miriam Cohen (Star Bright, $6.95 board book, 1887734589) "I love the scenes of baby and his daddy experiencing the world through the baby's eyes from his perch in the backpack. A surprise ending will keep you reading this book over and over to your toddler."-Tom Heywood, Babbling Book, Haines, AK HUMPHREY'S CORNER, by Sally Hunter (Holt, $14.95, 0805067868) "I fell in love with Humphrey the first time I saw this wonderful book. I think this book is this year's Olivia!"-Jenne Herbst, Quail Ridge Books and Music, Raleigh, NC PRESCHOOL TO THE RESCUE, by Judy Sierra; illus. by Will Hillenbrand (Harcourt, $15, 0152020357) "A creepy mud puddle sucks in the kid's favorite vehicles, until jolly rhymes and jaunty pictures introduce the rescuers. A great get-ready-for-reading experience and even greater read-aloud just for fun!"-Darlene Daniel, PAGES, Books for Children and Young Adults, Tarzana, CA WHAT DO YOU KNOW!, by Lorinda Bryan Cauley (Putnam, $15.99, 0399235736) "A great book in rhyme where children are asked to interact on every page. The illustrations are delightful and fun. A must for every preschool classroom."-Jennifer Naselaris, The Book Bag, Valparaiso, IN TWO NEW BILINGUAL EDITIONS A MOVIE IN MY PILLOW/Una pelicula en mi almohada, by Jorge Argueta; illus. by Elizabeth Gomez (Children's Book Press., $15.95, 0892391650) "Argueta does an excellent job of telling the story of how he immigrated here as a young boy. He tells of his experiences through poetry in Spanish and English while the illustrator captures the young dreamer as well as the beauty of El Salvador and San Francisco."-Meredith Abey, Wild Rumpus Books, Minneapolis, MN RUBEN'S RAINBOW/El arco iris de Ruben, by Carlos Harrison; illus. by Grizelle Paz (Globo Libris, $15.95, 0970695306) "A charming book. Ruben falls out of his bed in a black & white world, landing in a world of colors! This bilingual book will spark a lot of discussion."-Mary Burns, The BookWorks, Marysville, WA MORE PICTURE BOOKS FOR AGES 4 - 8. BALONEY (HENRY P.), by Jon Scieszka; illus. by Lane Smith (Viking, $15.99, 0670892483) "Henry P. Baloney may be from another planet, but he's got problems just like you and me. Read on!"-Ben Pealer, The Bookstore Plus, Lake Placid, NY BURNT TOAST ON DAVENPORT STREET, by Tim Egan (Sandpiper, $5.95 paper, 0618111212) "A charming offbeat tale of two dogs, a talking fly, and magical possibilities. Its wry sense of humor and happy ending make me smile every time I read it."-Laura Huemer, The Town Book Store, Maplewood, NJ DUMPY LA RUE, by Elizabeth Winthrop; illus. by Betsy Lewin (Holt, $15.95, 0805063854) "The text and illustrations are hilarious, but best of all, this book has a wonderful underlying message that's clear without being preachy: Celebrate yourself and pay no mind to the naysayers! Dumpy La Rue simply refused to believe he couldn't dance because he was a pig."-Paulette Zander, Happy Carrot, Old Lyme, CT HANNAH AND THE HOMUNCULUS, by Kurt Hassler; illus. by K.L. Darnell (Sleeping Bear Press, $15.95, 1585360430) "Hannah has her 'No' stolen by a menacing rag doll who is trying to increase his own vocabulary. After a day of complying with her parents' every wish, Hannah stumbles upon the Homunculus and the two of them negotiate a deal to get her 'no' back. Beautifully illustrated, this book is sure to get a smile from even the most contrary kid." -Katie Sondergaard, Howard Street Booksellers, Hibbing, MN THE INVISIBLE STRING, by Patrice Karst; illus. by Geoff Stevenson (DeVorss, $15.95, 0875167349) "A wonderful story about the invisible string that connects loved ones. Whenever one thinks about another member of the family, the string gives a tug and you feel it."-Shirley Russell, Catch Our Rainbow Children's Bookstore, Torrance, CA LARKY MAVIS, by Brock Cole (Farrar, $16, 0374343659) "This is my 'darling of the year.' A gentle bow to the gifts and delights of social outcasts, the book is never preachy, but profound as only text and illustrations perfectly matched by the same mind can be."-Carol Chittenden, Eight Cousins, Falmouth, MA PEARL, by Debby Atwell (Houghton Mifflin, $16, 0395884160) "A journey through history as Pearl tells her family's--and America's--story. Accessible and told with humor and poignancy, this is a wonderful introduction to American history and simply a great read."-Kathleen Carey, Little Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, NY PUGDOG, by Andrea U'ren (Farrar, $16, 0374361495) "A picture book that debunks the myths of sexual stereotyping in an entertaining manner. Mike is the well-meaning owner of a cute dog. When he finds out she is a girl instead of a boy, he begins to change the way he raises her. In the end, Mike learns his lesson in this sweet book."-Adrienne Harper, Brystone Children's Books, Ft. Worth, TX Our rediscovery of the month: THE SHY STEGOSAURUS OF CRICKET CREEK, by Evelyn Sibley Lampman (Purple House, $17.95, 1930900090) "I loved this book as a child. Out of print for many years, it's now back! It's the story of two children who are befriended by the last living dinosaur while helping a paleontologist look for fossils. Lots of dinosaur lore in a lighthearted adventure."-Donna Cressman, Maxwell Books, DeSoto, TX WHEN THE MOON IS FULL: A Lunar Year, by Penny Pollock; illus. by Mary Azarian (Little, Brown, $15.95, 0316713171; in stores Sept.) "A poetic trip through the months of the year on moonlit nights. Azarian's woodcuts vividly portray the activities taking place under the full-mooned skies." -Marjorie Bowman, Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Memphis, TN THREE FAVORITE SERIES OF EARLY CHAPTER READERS A fun new series: CHET GECKO, PRIVATE EYE, by Bruce Hale (published by Harcourt) THE CHAMELEON WORE CHARTREUSE ($4.95 paper, 0152024859) "Meet Chet Gecko, 4th grader at Emerson Hicky Elementary. When Billy Chameleon disappears from school one day, Chet must battle a Gila monster and escape certain death by chlorination before he uncovers Billy's trail!"-Libby Alison Richmond, Inklings Bookshop, Yakima, WA THE MYSTERY OF MR. NICE ($4.95 paper, 0152025154) FAREWELL, MY LUNCHBAG ($14, 0152022759) THE CHAMELEON WORE CHARTREUSE & THE MYSTERY OF MR. NICE on audiotape, read by Jon Cryer (Listening Library, $18, 0807261874) And a beloved classic series: Walter R. Brooks' FREDDY THE PIG series! "The Library Journal says: 'Freddy is simply one of the greatest characters in children's literature!' And I agree. Freddy is a multi-talented pig: detective, editor, magician and more. He is sassy and sagacious, a lover of language and a true wit, like his creator Walter Brooks, who served on the editorial board of The New Yorker in the 1930s."-Bobby Tichenor, Annie Bloom's, Portland, OR The first in the series are coming out in paperback from Puffin at $6.99: FREDDY THE DETECTIVE (0141312343) FREDDY GOES TO FLORIDA (0141312335) FREDDY & THE IGNORMUS (0142300438; due Oct.) FREDDY THE PILOT (0142300446; due Oct.) Others in the series are in beautiful hardcover editions from Overlook Press at $23.95: FREDDY GOES TO THE NORTH POLE (1585671045) FREDDY THE POLITICIAN (1585670804) FREDDY & THE BEAN HOME NEWS (1585670812) FREDDY & MR. CAMPHOR (1585670278) FREDDY & THE SPACE SHIP (1585671053) FREDDY & THE FLYING SAUCER PLANS (0879518839) FREDDY & THE DRAGON (158567026X) THE BETSY-TACY SERIES, by Maud Hart Lovelace (HarperTrophy) "The Betsy-Tacy series remains one of my best childhood memories. My mom got me hooked on them and I devoured each one from Betsy at age 5 through her wedding. Timeless in their tales about friendship, it is a joy to see this series back in print for more kids to inhale."-Sheri Kraft, Alibi Books, Glenview, IL Here they are, in $6.99 paperbacks BETSY-TACY (0064400964) BETSY AND TACY GO DOWNTOWN (0064400980) BETSY & TACY GO OVER THE BIG HILL (0064400999) BETSY-TACY AND TIB (0064400972) BETSY AND THE GREAT WORLD (0064405451) BETSY WAS A JUNIOR (0064405478) BETSY IN SPITE OF HERSELF (0064401111) HEAVEN TO BETSY (0064401103) BETSY AND JOE (006440546X) BETSY'S WEDDING (0064405443) A GREAT GUIDE TO CHILDREN'S LITERATURE HOW THE HEATHER LOOKS: A Joyous Journey to the British Sources of Children's Books, by Joan Bodger (McClelland & Stewart, $23.95, 0771011180) "This book is a MUST for lovers of children's literature! In the 50's, Ms. Bodger and her family tracked down the actual places mentioned in many of the classic children's stories. A wonderful armchair travel book."- Jennifer Anglin, Enchanted Forest, Dallas, TX FOR MIDDLE READERS, AGES 8 - 12. THE COLOR OF MY WORDS, by Lynn Joseph, (HarperCollins, $14.95, 0060282320) "12-year-old Ana watches the world from up in a tree, composing poems and stories in her head. Her mother tries to protect her from learning so young the political power words can have in a country where speaking out can be very dangerous. Set in the Dominican Republic, this book is dappled with poetry, pain, and promise."-Laura Hansen, Bookin' It, Little Falls, MN DANCING IN CADILLAC LIGHT, by Kimberly Willis Holt (Putnam, $15.99, 0399234020) "Holt's description and characters take you right into the 60's South. You can taste the dust and feel the pain her characters go through as they struggle to put the pieces back together after Grandpa passes away. Jaynell and Racine dream of much more for themselves, but can they escape the legacy their Grandpa has left them?"-Sarah Parker, Scott's Bookstore, Mt. Vernon, WA Also a Listening Library Audio (0807261947) THE GAWGON AND THE BOY, by Lloyd Alexander (Dutton, $17.99, 0525466770) "I had a beloved aunt who traveled to exotic places and had a sharp mind. She had much in common with Alexander's own Aunt Annie, the model for the Gawgon in his new novel. Using autobiographical material, Alexander is sharing his aunt's brilliance, humor, and spirit with all of us, while creating a fine tribute to her memory."-Ellen Davis, Dragonwings Bookstore, Waupaca, WI HOW TIA LOLA CAME TO STAY, by Julia Alvarez (Knopf, $15.95, 0375802150) "Alvarez's newest book is a wonderful story lovingly told. Truths are understood in English and Dominican Spanish while love is universal. I wish there were more Tia Lolas in the world, but for now I am comforted and encouraged by the one Julia Alvarez sent to our bookstore."-Margaret Poppe, Books & Books, Coral Gables, FL A SAILOR RETURNS, by Theodore Taylor (Blue Sky Press, $16.95, 0439248795) "The characters are thoroughly believable and there is somebody that everyone can relate to. Great lesson of tolerance for all ages, and terrific for reading groups or for reading with your child. A real winner!"-Dan Smith, Cornerbooks, Canal Winchester, OH SCHOOL STORY, by Andrew Clements; illus. by Brian Selznick (Simon & Schuster, $16.95, 0689825943) "When Natalie writes a story and shows it to her best friend Zoe, she's sure it would make a good book. Zoe cooks up a scheme to get the book published for real. Zoe has a plan involving alias names, an office rental, and getting an agent!"-Dominique Hutches, Giant Steps, Fremont CA SHIPWRECKED: The True Adventures of a Japanese Boy, by Rhoda Blumberg (HarperCollins, $16.95, 0688174841) "We follow the life of a 14-year-old castaway who becomes the first Japanese person to enter the U.S. and later becomes an honored samurai. The gripping text sheds light on a variety of historical topics; this is inspiring, fast-paced adventure." -Jane Baldus, Anderson's Bookshop, Naperville, IL THE TRANSMOGRIFICATION OF ROSCOE WIZZLE, by David Elliott; illus. by Vladimir Radunsky (Candlewick, $12.99, 0763611735) "A cross between Roald Dahl and Franz Kafka, this is a FUN book about changing, but it's also reassuring to children that everything really will turn out OK. It is just the kind of wacky book kids of all ages will gobble up and laugh over for weeks."-Katharine Nevins, Main Street Book Ends, Warner, NH Also a Listening Library Audio (080720501X) THE TWO PRINCESSES OF BAMARRE, by Gail Carson Levine (HarperCollins, $15.95, 0060293152) "The kingdom inhabited by humans, dragons, specters, fairies, ogres, and sorcerers must be saved from the Gray Death, and only the bravest will survive and save the kingdom. An exciting adventure for any fantasy lover."-Kathy Taber, Kids Ink Children's Bookstores, Indianapolis, IN Also a Harper Audio (0694525286; CD, 0694525340) WHAT EVERY GIRL (EXCEPT ME) KNOWS, by Nora Raleigh Baskin (Little Brown, 0316070211, $16.95) "Baskin has tackled a tough topic with enough wit to make it uplifting. In this first novel, Gabby Weiss is trying to grow up as best she can without a mother. I would recommend this book to all 11 and 12-year-old girls."-Susan Avery, Ariel Booksellers, New Paltz, NY A favorite from 40 years ago: THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE, by Joan Aiken (Yearling, $4.99 paper, 0440496039) "When I was 9, I discovered the storytelling of Joan Aiken. Now, nearly 40 years later, another generation can experience the melodramatic, tongue-in-cheek adventures of cousins Bonnie and Sylvia as they foil the dastardly plot of their evil governess."-Tula Patterson, The Children's Corner Bookshop, Spokane, WA FOR TEENS Featured Author: Walter Dean Myers BAD BOY (HarperCollins, $15.95, 0060295236) "An autobiography that reads like a novel, this gives us a picture of a great author who, it turns out, was not a great kid. Not your typical rags-to-riches story."-Amy Baum, Red Balloon Bookshop, St. Paul, MN Also a HarperAudio (0694525359) MONSTER (HarperCollins, $6.95 paper, 0064407314) "Was Steve the lookout for a robbery or at the wrong place at the wrong time? As the trial unfolds, you are never sure what to think. Wow! Loved it !!"-Liz Shaffer, Junior Editions, Columbia, MD Also a HarperAudio (080728257X) DON'T THINK TWICE, by Ruth Pennebaker (Holt, $6.95 paper, 0805067299) "Anne is 17 and pregnant. Her moving and often hilarious experiences in a home for unwed mothers are related in a sarcastic tone that rings true and reveals the hypocrisies of our society." - Sue Carita, Toadstool Books, Milford, NH HEAVEN EYES, by David Almond (Delacorte, $15.95, 0385327706) "Three orphans are on an adventure that turns out to be stranger than fiction. Who is this ethereal creature called Heaven Eyes, and how has she been able to exist in her bizarre world that is both wonderful and eerie at the same time. Friendship and survival bond Erin, Jan, Mouse, and Heaven Eyes together in an unforgettable tale."- Carolyn Harrington, Great Horned Owl Bookstore, Louisville, CO Also a Listening Library Audio (0807261971) MANY STONES, by Carolyn Coman (Front Street, $15.95, 1886910553) "Coman is a writer with an unerring feel for the conflict in adolescent emotions. Berry is a teenager who has lost her older sister in a brutal murder in South Africa and must accompany her father to a memorial service while still angry abut her parents' recent divorce. Readers will understand her conflicting emotions and be drawn into this well-told story."-Betsey Detwiler, Buttonwood Books, Hingham, MA Also a Listening Library Audio (080720482X) THE WIZARD'S DILEMMA, by Diane Duane (Harcourt/Magic Carpet Books, $17, 0152025510) "This is a very intense book, the latest in the Young Wizards series. Nita's latest assignment as a wizard is the hardest yet, and one for which there may be no possible solution. Read on; the author has outdone herself yet again."-Katherine Bryk, Learned Owl, Hudson, OH COLLECTIONS FOR TEEN READERS BROKEN HEARTS…HEALING: Young Poets Speak Out On Divorce, edited by Tom Worthen (Poet Tree, $14.95 paper, 1588761517) "Wonderful poetry written by children to show their real feelings on the subject of divorce. It is great for children to help them deal with divorce and for adults to help them understand how their children may be feeling." -Sam Canaday, Brace Books & More, Ponca City, OK PLACES I NEVER MEANT TO BE: Original Stories by Censored Writers, edited by Judy Blume (Aladdin, $10 paper, 0689842589) "A superb collection by some of the best YA authors writing today. A bonus is a short essay by each author on the topic of censorship."-Judy Park, Mostly Books, Gig Harbor, WA CHECKLIST/ORDER FORM THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS (Delacorte, $14.95, 0385729332) LOVE THAT DOG (Cotler Books/ HarperCollins, $14.95, 0060292873) THE SEEING STONE (Arthur Levine/Scholastic, $17.95, 0439263263) THE SANDS OF TIME (Terfle Books/PGW, $12.95 paper, 0967511127; due out 9/9) PETITE ROUGE: A Cajun Red Riding Hood (Dial, $15.99, 0803725140) TAKE ME OUT OF THE BATHTUB (Margaret McElderry Books, $15, 0689829035) THE GREAT GOOD THING (Atheneum, $17, 0689843240) TED (Simon & Schuster, $16, 0689832354) WITCH CHILD (Candlewick, $15.99, 0763614211) WITNESS (Scholastic, $16.95, 0439271991) EDUCATING ESME (Algonquin, $10.95 paper, 1565122798) MRS. SPITZER'S GARDEN (Harcourt, $16, 0152019782) THANK YOU, MR. FALKER (Philomel, $16.99, 0399231668) THE YEAR OF MISS AGNES (Simon & Schuster, $16, 0689829337) MY FIRST DICTIONARY (Dorling Kindersley, $17.95, 1564582779) BACKPACK BABY (Star Bright, $6.95 board book, 1887734589) HUMPHREY'S CORNER (Holt, $14.95, 0805067868) PRESCHOOL TO THE RESCUE (Harcourt, $15, 0152020357) WHAT DO YOU KNOW! (Putnam, $15.99, 0399235736) A MOVIE IN MY PILLOW/Una pelicula en mi almohada (Children's Book Press, $15.95, 0892391650) RUBEN'S RAINBOW/El arco iris de Ruben (Globo Libris, $15.95, 0970695306) BALONEY (HENRY P.) (Viking, $15.99, 0670892483) BURNT TOAST ON DAVENPORT STREET (Sandpiper, $5.95 paper, 0618111212) DUMPY LA RUE (Holt, $15.95, 0805063854) HANNAH AND THE HOMUNCULUS (Sleeping Bear Press, $15.95, 1585360430) THE INVISIBLE STRING (DeVorss, $15.95, 0875167349) LARKY MAVIS (Farrar, $16, 0374343659) PEARL (Houghton Mifflin, $16, 0395884160) PUGDOG (Farrar, $16, 0374361495) THE SHY STEGOSAURUS OF CRICKET CREEK (Purple House, $17.95, 1930900090) WHEN THE MOON IS FULL (Little, Brown, $15.95, 0316713171; in stores Sept.) THE CHAMELEON WORE CHARTREUSE (Harcourt, $4.95 paper, 0152024859) THE MYSTERY OF MR. NICE (Harcourt, $4.95 paper, 0152025154) FAREWELL, MY LUNCHBAG (Harcourt, $14, 0152022759) CHAMELEON WORE …/MYSTERY OF MR. NICE audio (Listening Library, $18, 0807261874) FREDDY THE DETECTIVE (Puffin, $6.99 paper, 0141312343) FREDDY GOES TO FLORIDA (Puffin, $6.99 paper, 0141312335) FREDDY & THE IGNORMUS (Puffin, $6.99 paper, 0142300438; due Oct.) FREDDY THE PILOT (Puffin, $6.99 paper, 0142300446; due Oct.) FREDDY GOES TO THE NORTH POLE (Overlook, $23.95, 1585671045) FREDDY THE POLITICIAN (Overlook, $23.95, 1585670804) FREDDY & THE BEAN HOME NEWS (Overlook, $23.95, 1585670812) FREDDY & MR. 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