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Andy and Tamika, (1999) David A. Adler, Illustrated by Will Hillenbrand. Harcourt Brace, ISBN 0-15-201735-8. Two funny new books about fourth grade Andy Russell will delight readers with a Tom Sawyerish bent. Andy always has a plan. Look for this series staring Andy Russell.
Eyewitness Readers, (1999) DK Publishing. This series is full of high interest books on animals, insects, horses, occupations, the arts, aliens, movie making, and more. They come in sets of four and are leveled ranging from preschool through grade four with the vocabulary and story passages increasing with the ascending levels.
Harry's Got a Girlfriend! (1999) Ulli Schubert, Illus. by Wolfgang Slawski. North-South Books, ISBN 0-7358-1105-9. This is a timely book. Dealing with girlfriends and boyfriends is a subject that young children often have to deal with on their own. This story for primary audiences, may be helpful and a useful tool for discussing the misunderstood and hurt feelings.
Hogsel and Gruntel and Other Animal Stories, (1999) Dick King-Smith, Illustrated by Michael Terry. Orchard Books, ISBN 0-531-30208-3. This humorous collection of animal short tales by the author of Babe will be beloved by all.
Hooray for the Dandelion Warriors! (1999) Bill Cosby, Illus. by Varnette P. Honeywood. Scholastic, ISBN 0-590-52191-8. This is one of the Little Bill Book Series. The characters in this story learn about cooperation and teamwork while playing on the neighborhood baseball team.
Josie to the Rescue, (1999) Marilyn Singer. Scholastic, ISBN 0-590-76339-3. Second grade Josie wants to help her parents with money for the new baby and for once be better at something than her show off cousin. Self-acceptance and a wise mother win the day.
Jumping into Nothing, (1999) Gina Willner-Pardo, Illus. by Heidi Chang. Clarion Books, ISBN 0-395-84130-5. Sophie's afraid of jumping off the high dive. She learns that "sometimes you have to know when it's time to do something, and when it's time to wait. And when it's something you shouldn't do at all." This is a wise and funny book for young readers.
Mary and the Mystery Dog, (1999) Wolfram Hänel, Illus. by Kirsten Höcker. North-South Books, ISBN 0-738-1043-5. Mary and her parents are spending a week at the beach. Mary befriends a stray dog and is concerned for his well being until the owner shows up. Another book also by Hänel, Rescue at Sea, is another wonderful dog story that would make a nice companion read for beginning chapter book readers.
Poppleton in Fall, (1999) Cynthia Rylant, Illustrated by Mark Teague. Blue Sky/Scholastic, ISBN 0-590-84789-9. Three stories featuring Poppleton the pig are full of Rylant's wisdom and gentle tongue in cheek humor.
Riding Club Series, (1999) Carolyn Henderson. DK Publishing. If you have some horse loving girls in your classroom, this set of four books is perfect. Photos, text and subject matter are appealing and informative. Titles include: Horse & Pony Breeds; Horse & Pony Care; Improve Your Riding Skills; and Horse and Pony Shows and Events.
School Trouble for Andy Russell, (1999) David A. Adler, Illustrated by Will Hillenbrand. Gulliver Books, ISBN 0-15-202190-6.
A wonderful series has been reissued in the Harcourt Brace Young Classics editions and has just as much joy as it did nearly forty years ago. All seven of the Edward Eager magic series have been reprinted with all their amusing references to other great children's books and new Quentin Blake cover illustrations.
Seven-Day Magic, (1999) Edward Eager. Harcourt Brace, ISBN 0-15-202079-9.
Magic or Not ?, (1999) Edward Eager. Harcourt Brace, ISBN 0-15-202081-0.
The Well-Wishers, (1999) Edward Eager. Harcourt Brace, ISBN 0-15-202071-3.
Magic by the Lake, (1999) Edward Eager. Harcourt Brace, ISBN 0-15-202077-2.
The Time Garden, (1999) Edward Eager. Harcourt Brace, ISBN 0-15-202075-6.
Knight's Castle, (1999) Edward Eager. Harcourt Brace, ISBN 0-15-202074-8.
Half Magic, (1999) Edward Eager. Harcourt Brace, ISBN 0-15-202069-1.