Scholastic Shopping Guide - The Most Popular Children's Books for this Holiday Season

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SCHOLASTIC PREDICTS THE HOTTEST NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE 2011 HOLIDAY SEASON

Children’s Literacy Experts at Scholastic Book Clubs and Book Fairs Offer Recommendations to Help Holiday Shoppers

November 7, 2011 – Get ready for holiday shopping. The children’s book experts from Scholastic Book Clubs and Scholastic Book Fairs have just revealed their picks for what will be the most popular new children’s books for the 2011 holiday season. This go-to list features books for all ages from a variety of authors and publishers to help gift-givers pick the right books for the kids in their lives.

Some of the book picks include new releases and sequels for popular series, such as

The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney, and The 39 Clues®: Cahills vs. Vespers Book 2: A King's Ransom by Jude Watson; others are tied to highly anticipated film releases such as War Horse, Hugo, and The Hunger Games, all of which are based on books.

“Parents, grandparents and educators all know the value of giving the gift of reading to kids, but we know they also struggle to compete with the hot new toy, electronic device or video on the market,” stated Francie Alexander, Chief Academic Officer at Scholastic. “This list was curated by the experts at Scholastic Book Clubs and Book Fairs to help shoppers identify the books that will be sure to delight a child as much as any other favorite gift.”

Scholastic’s Holiday Gift List for Kids:

Picture Books

10 Little Caterpillars by Bill Martin Jr., illustrated by Lois Ehlert (Simon & Schuster)
Can You See What I See? Toyland Express written and illustrated by Walter Wick (Scholastic)
If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins)
The Man in the Moon written and illustrated by William Joyce (Simon & Schuster)
Pinkalicious: The Princess of Pink Treasury written and illustrated by Victoria Kann (HarperCollins)

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Transitional Readers and Chapter Books

Clementine and The Family Meeting by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Marla Frazee (Disney Hyperion Books)
Fly Guy: Fly Guy vs. The Flyswatter! by Tedd Arnold (Scholastic)
Magic Tree House: Dogs in the Dead of Night by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca (Random House)
Rainbow Magic: Magical Holiday Boxed Set by Daisy Meadows (Scholastic)
Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers by Dav Pilkey, George Beard, and Harold Hutchins (Scholastic)

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Middle Grade Fiction

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney (Abrams)
The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan (Disney Hyperion Books)
The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Book 2: A King's Ransom by Jude Watson (Scholastic)
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo (Scholastic)
Wonderstruck written and illustrated by Brian Selznick (Scholastic)

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Young Adult Fiction

Crossed by Ally Condie (Penguin)
Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (Random House)
Okay For Now by Gary D. Schmidt (Clarion Books)
The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxed Set by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic)
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (Scholastic)

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Nonfiction

How Cool Is This: An Up-close, Inside Look at How Things Work (DK Publishing)
The Hugo Movie Companion: A Behind the Scenes Look at How a Beloved Book Became a Major Motion Picture by Brian Selznick (Scholastic)
Lego Harry Potter: Building The Magical World (DK Publishing)
Lego Star Wars Character Encyclopedia (DK Publishing)
Ripley's Believe It or Not!: Special Edition 2012 (Scholastic)

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These books are available through Scholastic Book Clubs and Scholastic Book Fairs in schools and online at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. When you purchase these or any other books through Book Clubs and Book Fairs you are helping out your child’s school. Teachers are awarded bonus points through Scholastic Book Clubs to purchase books and materials for their classrooms, and schools raise money through their Book Fairs to support the school community. If a title from Scholastic’s holiday gift list is not available through your child’s Scholastic Book Club or Scholastic Book Fair, check with your child’s teacher or visit a book retailer or library.

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Scooby Doo: The Sword And The Scoob

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL NOW AND DVD MARCH 23! RATED F 72 minutes AMAZON An evil sorceress transports the gang back to the age chivalrous knights, spell-casting wizards, and fire-breathing dragons. While there, Shaggy unwittingly pulls out Excalibur from a nearby stone to cut a block of cheese and now no one is sure who the rightful ruler is. The legendary wizard, Merlin, appears and explains that the throne of Camelot must be determined through TRIAL BY COMBAT. Our heroes pull out all the stops to try and win the tournament, break the witch's hold on King Arthur, and find a way back to the present in this legendary story of Scooby Doo in King Arthur's Court. REVIEW: It was weird starting off with a He-Man lookalike, Thunder the Barabarian), until I realized a character from the film was watching the cartoon in the airplane. Still, it was kind of cool to reminice about two cartoons from my childhood. So many great actors bring the film to life! What a fun story it was too! Although

Great Gift Ideas from the Jennifer Lopez Collection and the Marc Anthony Collection

For your Mom Jennifer Lopez Marilyn Belted Shopper ($129.00) For your Sister Jennifer Lopez Tuxedo Jacket ($84) For your Best Friend Jennifer Lopez Marilyn Heels ($79.99) For your Mother-in-Law Jennifer Lopez Cowl Neck Sweater with Lurex ($84) For your Work Friends Jennifer Lopez Gold Tone Bead Multistrand Necklace ($34.00) Jennifer Lopez Jet Studded Ball Necklace ($38.00) Jennifer Lopez Gold Tone Simulated Crystal Hoop Earrings ($26.00) Jennifer Lopez Jet Studded Dome Stretch Ring ($24.00) Jennifer Lopez Gold Tone Twisted Ring ($18.00) Jennifer Lopez Gold Tone Multistrand Bracelet ($28.00) Jennifer Lopez Silver Tone Chain-Wrapped Bangle Bracelet ($28.00) For your Boyfriend Marc Anthony Fashion Moto Jacket ($150) For your Dad Marc Anthony Tonal Striped Sweater ($65) For your Brother Marc Anthony Boots ($120.00) For high resolution images of items from the Jennifer Lopez Collection and the Marc Anthony Collection, please visit the holiday look book .

365 Days Of Ketogenic Diet Recipes Cookbook - Jamie Stewart (43)

ISBN: ‎ 978-1979135559 AMAZON In this cookbook you will find 365 delicious recipes devided into the following categories: • Vegetables & Side Dishes • Poultry • Pork • Beef • Fish & Seafood • Fast Snacks & Appetizers • Vegan • Eggs & Dairy • Desserts • Other Favorites Doubtless, every person must eat in order to exist. However, eating simply to keep life in the body is not enough for the human race. Our body must be supplied with an adequate amount of essential nutrients that are needed for its growth, cell regeneration, and working power. What kind of food should we eat to supply our cells with the necessary building material? There is a jungle of information out there, so knowing what constitutes a healthy diet can be a tricky part of your food intake. Almost everyone agrees that a well-balanced diet is the key factor that contributes to a healthy and productive lifestyle. In other words, you should eat all major types of nutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats.

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