Jim Averbeck and pictures by Tricia Tusa: In a Blue Room
This is a gem of a bedtime book! Picture books just don't get any better than this. The words and pictures are an absolutely magical pairing. Read this book and savor each word. DO NOT skip a single page...the reward is breathtaking for kids and adults too. A wonderful way to end the day. My Grandaughter Grace (3), hung on every word...I have a wonderful shared memory with a little girl that I get to see far less than I'd like! (*****)
Howie Schneider: Chewy Louie
Absolutely a must for anyone with a new puppy or anyone who loves dogs or books or a LAUGH! This book is a real charmer! Best read to one or two kids.....everyone needs a chance to enjoy the pictures. (*****)
Martha Speaks
Alphabet soup has a most curious effect on the family dog!
First in a series of uproarious books about this verbose canine. (*****)
Gene Zion: Harry the Dirty Dog
This story is as fresh and delightful as when it was first published in 1956. Harry is a white dog with black spots. Harry hates bath time. Harry LIKES being dirty! So when he hears the water running into the tub....he runs away. A lttle dog on the loose...Harry romps freely in all the very dirtiest places. Harry discovers that playing so hard is tiring and he is hungry too. He returns home only to find that his family doesn't recognize "Harry the dirty dog" for he has become a black dog with white spots. Children from 3-5 will cheer Harry's attemps to make himself known to his family and applaud the outcome of this timeless tale.
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Jules Feiffer: Bark, George
A fun and funny book for 3-5 year olds who love guessing what will happen next! Even rambuncious tots will sit still for this one....just waiting for the surprise at the end! (****)
Join the party at: Jabberwocky Children's Books & Toys as we celebrate the 20Th anniversary of Jan Brett's The Mitten. Her other new book, Jan Brett's Snowy Treasury is an anthology of four of her wonderful, wintry tales. These two new books are available for signing and we will have most of her others too!!! Call: 540-371-5684 for price and availability.
Tickets for this event are FREE with the purchase of a book for signing!
Did you know that a baby rabbit's fur is not water-proof? Well, treat any three to five year old child to Jim Arnosky's Rabbits and Raindrops and they will! Jim is an avid naturalist, who though his books, shares his fascination of the outdoors with children of all ages. They will see the world differently after spending some time with Jim's books. Hook, Line & Seeker: A Beginner's Guide to Fishing, Boating and Watching Water Wildlife, is a fantastic resource for anyone who enjoys being near water. Oh, did I fail to mention that he is a musician and singer too??? Well, just take a listen to the CD that accompanies his book, Gobble It Up! A Fun Song About Eating! Yum! Then, read his Raccoons and Ripe Corn and get a front-row seat as some greedy little bandits make a moonlight raid on a corn field.
Jim Arnosky will be signing his books and swapping fish stories at Jabberwocky on Friday, December 5 (6-7:30). Join us for some good books and fun!
***Can't come? Give us a call at 540-371-5684 and we will get a book signed for you!
Introducing Book Nine: RAVEN RISE
Mr. MacHale Will read from his newest book and discuss this most exciting and intriguing series at Jabbberwocky at 12:30 on May 30, 2008!
It is also the launch of the graphic version of the series! SO, if graphic is your thing! You are in for a real treat! Enjoy the great stories of Pendragon adapted and illustrated by Carla Speed McNeil. SEE Bobby's adventure unfold right before your eyes! BRRMBBLLBOOM!!
To avoid disappointment we reccommend purchasing a book(s) by May 21! Just give us a call 540-371-5684!
If you cannot attend, we accept phone orders and will get your books signed and personalized...to be picked up at your convenience. We can ship your order if necessary. Just call: 540-371-5684 if you have any questions or wish to order. A signed book makes a treasured gift!
"Welcome to Bailey Fish Adventures by: Linda Salisbury An exciting series
of mystery/adventures for ages 8 and up.
Bailey was astonished when her mother decided rather suddenly to travel to Costa Rica for a year or more and sent Bailey to live at Lake Anna...yep, our Lake Anna, in Central Virginia with her grandmother, Sugar, who cares about people and the environment.
Bailey tries to hide her sadness and loneliness as she adjusts to her new life, deals with a bully, whose father is out to get Sugar, and decides she wants to be one of the adventurous wild women of the family. The suspenseful adventures continue as she meets a half sister and dad she didn't know she had, rescues her kitten Sallie from the cat-snatcher, and identifies the thief of Keswick Inn.
What Bailey expects is never what happens . . .
Books in the series are sequential, but can be read independently. Each book features embedded history, lots of action and contemporary issues that appeal to boys and girls."
Chat with Bailey Fish, Sugar, and author Linda Salisbury at http://BaileyFishAdventureBooks.blogspot.com/
Jon Scieszka 9/21/07
The author of Math Curse, The Stinky Cheeseman and The True Story Of The Three Little Pigs to name just a few...will be at JABBERWOCKY on Friday, September 21.
His newest book The Cowboy and the Octopus is a real knee slapper!
(octopus DO NOT have knees but cowboys do).
Kids from 4-8 will love this peek into the wacky world of this decidedly unlikely pair. Illustrations by Lane Smith are cool!
We will also have some of Mr. Scieszka's other books available for signing! Call early for best selection!
Unable to attend? Phone orders are accepted at 540-371-5684. We will have your book signed and personalized and you can pick it up whenever. We also ship!
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Friday, September 28 at 11:00!
Taback will be signing his new book:
Bright, cheery illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to the lyrical text inspired by a Woody Guthrie song. Taback has won the Caldecott Medal and Caldecott Honors for: Joseph Had A Little Overcoat and There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, respectively.
Unable to attend? Phone orders are accepted at 540-371-5684. We will have your book signed and personalized and you can pick it up whenever. We also ship!
Beddor will be signing his new book:
SEEING REDD
the eagerly awaited sequel to his best selling,
THE LOOKING GLASS WARS
Continue reading " Frank Beddor at Jabberwocky on Thursday, September 27 at 11:00" »
Jon Scieszka 9/21/07
12:00 Noon
The author of Math Curse, The Stinky Cheeseman and Squids Will Be Squids to name just a few...will be at JABBERWOCKY on Friday, September 21.
His newest book The Cowboy and the Octopus is a real knee slapper!
