New Releases by Nancy Krulik

Concept books meet classic chalkboards in this innovative new way for kids to learn and play. Chalkboard Books promote learning through action, rather than passive observation, utilizing a familiar classroom feature that allows children to erase mistakes or repeat the exercise. By drawing pictures that relate to fun-to-read rhymes, forming letters, and vocally answering questions, kids come to understand the relationship of written numbers, words, and letters to the sounds they make. Designed for ages 36, these books "grow" with the child, providing many ways to expand on each story. A parents'' guide on the back cover explains how to get the most from these innovative books.

The class 3A trip to the Natural History Museum is turning out to be a disaster: Many of Katie''s excited classmates are acting up, and they turn on Katie and call her a goodie-goodie when she won''t join in! Even worse, their tour guide, Mr. Weir, is a big meanie! Still, when Katie turns into Mr. Weir and causes a big disaster of her own, it''s up to her to make things right-and save Mr. Weir''s job!

Katie''s teacher Mrs. Derkman is a finalist in the Teacher of the Year contest, and a contest official is coming to observe her teach class 3A. But when Katie suddenly turns into Mrs.Derkman, the teacher''s chances don''t look so good. How can Katie control a class full of out-of-control third-graders when she''s just a third-grader herself?

One of Cloe''s paintings, inspired by her friends, is going to be exhibited in a gallery, but her credit card is over the limit and she cannot buy a fabulous dress for the opening unless she can get--and keep--a job.

Called "television''s most unlikely, articulate sex symbol" ("Entertainment Weekly"), the star of the hit FOX show "The O.C." is the subject of this new biography. Includes an 8-page photo insert. Original.

Katie and her friends are so excited when they find out that a movie is being filmed in their town. And what makes it even better is that the star of the movie is Rosie Moran-the world''s most popular child actress. Katie not only gets to meet Rosie, but she turns into her. Will Katie shine in the spotlight, or will she get stage fright? Illustrated by John & Wendy.

Katie offers to help the owner of her favorite pizza shop run a pizza-eating contest. But when Katie turns into Louie the chef, how will the pizzas for the contest get made? Katie''s clueless! She''s never cooked anything without her mom before! Illustrated by John & Wendy.

Toying with affections It''s Halloween -- a witch''s favorite holiday -- and Sabrina and her friends have been invited to a major blow-out. The only problem is Roxie doesn''t have a date, and she refuses to go to another party solo. While cruising past a toy store, Sabrina gets an idea....Sabrina buys Hang Ten Kurt, everyone''s favorite plastic hunk, and zaps him to life. It''s love at first sight for Roxie. He''s just her type -- strong and silent. But Kurt''s definitely not ready for the real world, and Sabrina''s got to find a way to shrink him down to size before Roxie finds out the truth...and gets crushed by her crush.

After zapping some toys from Santa''s workshop, Sabrina has to catch the next sleigh to the North Pole and roll up her sleeves in Santa''s workshop.

This up-to-date biography of the teen star of he Disney Channel''s "Lizzie McGuire" television show and film includes an 8-page photo insert.

Katie and Suzanne want to see the new big movie, Tornado, but neither of their parents will let them. As Suzanne complains loudly about always being treated like her baby sister, Katie actually becomes Suzanne''s baby sister, Heather. When Katie is Heather-she speaks. Find out how Katie gets out of this one!

"Dreams are hopeless aspirations, inhopes of coming true, believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." -- "Waterfalls" Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas came together in Atlanta, Georgia, in the early 1990s to form TLC, a group that blended hip-hop, dance, and R&B music so successfully that it went on to be one of the bestselling female groups of all time. This is the story of how Lisa Lopes, the self-proclaimed "crazy" member of TLC, rose above her difficult childhood to attain superstardom. With her funky raps and her vivacious personality, Lisa pursued her dreams and became known as the most energetic member of TLC, who went on to pave the way for many female groups that followed.

Katie Carew, nicknamed Katie Kazoo by the class bully, had no idea what would happen when she wished that she could be anyone but herself. But now her wish has come true, and-switcheroo!-she keeps turning into other people and even animals! What is one ordinary third-grade girl with a really extraordinary problem to do? It''s a good thing Katie is resourceful and smart enough to find a solution for every problem . . . no matter how much of a disaster she causes! Katie can''t stand George, the class bully. He constantly picks on everyone, but he really torments Katie. One day, she can''t stand it anymore, and she wishes she could be anyone but herself. What she doesn''t see is the shooting star that flashes through the sky at that moment . . . catapulting Katie into a crazy series of adventures, starting the next day when she turns into the class hamster! Will she be trapped in a glass cage forever? Will she ever be a girl again?

It''s been a couple of weeks since Katie turned into the class hamster, and she''s beginning to hope that maybe her transforming days are through. But more excitement lies ahead for Katie as she becomes Lucille, the cafeteria lunch lady! Unfortunately, the principal isn''t too happy with a lunch lady who throws egg salad and starts food fights. . . so it''s up to Katie (back in her own body) and her classmates to save the day.

HEATH WAVE! Heath Ledger may come from the land Down Under, but he''s taking Hollywood by storm! After starting out in local musical theater, this talented hottie left his hometown, Perth, and headed to Sydney to forge a career in television and film. Success came easily in Australia, with Heath landing roles in the TV drama Sweat, as well as some Aussie films. Then, at 17 and with less than a dollar in his pocket, the precocious actor decided to try his luck in Los Angeles. He gained instant recognition starring opposite Julia Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You, but the critical acclaim poured in after he nearly stole the show from Mel Gibson in The Patriot. And the rest has been Hollywood history. With lead roles in the eagerly anticipated films A Knight''s Tale and The Four Feathers, Heath''s career is on fire! Now, read all about Heath: his family life, his hobbies, his attitude toward show business, and more. In The Heath Is On, you''ll get all the info on this up-and-coming young star: gossip, anecdotes, horoscope, vital stats -- it''s all in here! The Heath is definitely on!

Sabrina goes back in time to get help from Thomas Edison, who''s wondering if his inventions will ever amount to anything. When Sabrina returns with Edison to the 21st century, he refuses to go back. Will the future be left in the dark?

A biography of the sixteen-year-old figure skater who rose from fourth place to win the gold medal in the 2002 Olympics.

Kidding Around with the King of Comedy Jim Carrey is used to being laughed at. In fact, he thrives on entertaining others. As a precocious young boy, he practiced pulling faces in the bathroom mirror -- a talent that would later prove to be instrumental in his success -- and performed self-created skits for his family. Unfortunately, his life wasn''t one smooth cruise to the top. The Canadian-born funnyman''s rags-to-riches tale is the stuff dreams are made of. Since his early smash hit Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, the blockbuster movie roles just keep on coming. But Carrey isn''t content simply to play it safe and stick with the slapstick comedy roles he knows and performs so confidently. In fact, with releases such as The Truman Show and Man on the Moon, Carrey has challenged himself creatively and shown audiences that he is capable of demonstrating sensitivity and immense dramatic range. With his latest hit move, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this shooting star''s future just keeps getting brighter!

Joshua Jackson Tall, dark, handsome hunk Joshua Jackson is the superstar of tomorrow. It''s easy to see why! How many other stars can boast of appearing in nearly twenty movies, not to mention being the breakout performer in Dawson''s Creek, one of America''s biggest teen series? The Mighty Ducks, Cruel Intentions, The Skulls, and Gossip. Not only is his charisma indisputable, Josh is also a bona fide hero, having helped rescue four teens from the water off the coast of North Carolina. What''s Josh really like when the cameras are turned off? Who does he pal around with? All the fascinating facts are inside...and don''t forget to check out the tough J.J. quiz, only for his most faithful fans!

Meet Frankie Muniz! He''s the star of Malcolm in the Middle, one of the hottest shows on TV today. Frankie''s fifteen, funny, and now he''s famous. Here, for every fan who can''t get enough of Frankie, is everything you need to know about him: how he broke into show business, what his hobbies are, where to find Frankie fan clubs on the Web, and whether his zodiac sign is compatible with yours! Extra bonus: take the all-Frankie quiz inside!

Coinciding with the beginning of the third season of the TV show "Felicity" is this release of the unauthorized biography of the two hunky actors--Scott Speedman and Scott Foley--who play Ben and Noel. Aside from the inside scoop on these stars, the book provides color photos, trivia, horoscopes, quizzes, and more.

"Entertainment Weekly" has called this R&B-flavored fab foursome "the most elegant of the boy bands". Their first single reached #12 on the Billboard charts and Motown Records is giving them the high profile treatment. This biography also features eight pages of color photos.

When Tommy''s parents decide the family needs to move to a bigger house, Tommy and his friends formulate plans to keep the Pickles'' home from being sold.

The crew of Jupiter Two are enjoying some well-deserved rest and relaxation on a beautiful blue planet, but when Dr. Smith angers the natives, they infect the ship''s computers with a potentially fatal virus.

Doug has always been the target of Roger''s taunts, until lately he learned to put down Roger, and everyone is laughing. But now Doug just can''t stop being Mr. Funny Guy at the expense of his friends feelings, until he realizes the comeback remark isn''t always as funny as it seems.

When Connie starts spreading rumors that there''s a Bat Master lurking in the halls, Doug and Skeeter learn a valuable lesson in friendship.

Two teams, the Tune Squad and the Monstars, play a wacky game of basketball where nothing is out of bounds.

Eleven-year-old Jesse tries to find a way to free his new friend, a 7,000-pound killer whale named Willy, from a miserable existence as the star attraction at an amusement park.

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