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 First Things LastBy Kim MinafoThough perfect order is often called for, sometimes there is a feeling of triumph in mixing things up a bit. Aunt Matilda's Almost-Boring PartyBy Jane Morris Udovic The very last thing a bored and sleepy little boy expects to see at his aunt's fancy party is a food fight. So imagine his surprise when prissy Aunt Matilda hands out creamy pies for slinging! As fudge cream flies by, the boy begs Auntie for a follow-up adventure. But was it all a wonderful dream? PreK, $16.95. Front Street.   The Inside TreeBy Linda Smith Mr. Potter's little house is the perfect size for him and his teapot. Things get a bit cozier when he invites a dog in to stay. And when he thinks of a lonely tree outside his window, he lovingly digs the tree up and plants it indoors. The cozy arrangement cannot last. Soon branches breach the ceiling, birds come to stay, and heavy rains bring disaster. Will a new home cause a new outlook? Has Mr. Potter learned that even love has limits? Ages 4–8, $16.99. HarperCollins Publishers. Never Smile at a MonkeyBy Steve Jenkins There are certain things animal adventurers must know. For example, did you know you should never pet a platypus? The peculiar-looking critters have spurs on their hind legs that cause painful stabs; they are the only venomous mammals. This book includes plenty of other helpful tidbits like these. Grades K–3, $16. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children.   In My Dreams I Can FlyBy Eveline Hasler Deep below the surface of the earth, five friends prepare supplies to last them through the winter. As snug as bugs can be, the group basks in the warmth of friendship while the world above freezes. But as days pass, their underground homes become cold and food becomes scarce. The friends begin to fret. Will the bugs find their way out of the ground to discover spring's delights? Grades K–4, $16.95. NorthSouth Books. Once Upon a TwiceBy Denise Doyen While eldermice "whispercroon" the dangers of the full moon, one juvenile rambles merrily about. Furry overconfidence lands him in a jam, and mouse friends (not to mention young readers!) fear the worst. Practice evocative nonsense words like scoutaprowl and inbetwiddle before reading this tale aloud to students, who will surely ask to hear it again and again. Grades 1–3, $16.99. Random House, Inc.   The Last Newspaper Boy in AmericaBy Sue Corbett Wil has waited. He has trained. He's about to turn 12. In Wil's family, that means that the Cooper County Caller newspaper route will be his—until corporate cost-cutting threatens the would-be carrier's career. Wil sees more than a job at stake; cutting the route will change the course of his already ailing little town. Will the last newspaper boy finish first? Will his tiny town make a new start? Grades 4 and up, $16.99. Dutton Children's Books. Please click on the links below to view the products in each category.
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