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The Independent Voices of Inspiration for Every Age Fall/Winter 2016 greetings The Happy Holidays! Independent Voices of As we finish up celebrating our 40th anniversary in Manches- ter and go into our 4th holiday season in Saratoga Springs, I Fall/Winter 2016/17 thank you for your support. My family and the whole staff Northshire Bookstore of Northshire Bookstore are committed to turning people, Manchester Center, Vermont especially children, on to reading. In 2016 we hosted hun- 4869 Main St. dreds of author events, many for kids. We can only do this 802.362.2200 ▶800.437.3700 Fax 802-362-1233 with your participation, and we thank you. www.northshire.com This publication gives you a few of our staff’s choices for Saratoga Springs, New York the season - please come into one of the stores for more 424 Broadway offerings. Whether reading for inspiration, entertainment 518.682.4200 ▶855.339.5990 or information, you’ll find many books you and your loved [email protected] ones will enjoy. The Independent is produced by One holiday gift favorite is our Northshire Selects program the Northshire Bookstore Press - each month Northshire Bookstore’s award-winning book- Corps. All prices are based on current publishers’ information sellers will select the perfect book and send it, beautifully and are subject to change. We wrapped, to your friend, loved one or yourself! Click on apologize for any inconvenience the Northshire Selects tab on our website, ask a bookseller this might cause. for details or see page 18. Co-Owners: And finally, please participate in a great Northshire tradition, Chris, Barbara & Ed Morrow Book Angels. Each year customers and the bookstore donate Editors: Louise Jones Stan Hynds, Liz Barnum, hundreds of books to youngsters who otherwise won’t Heather Bellanca be getting a book as a gift. Please pick out an Angel from Children’s Book Editor: the tree in either store and we’ll help you find the perfect Jessica Wood book. Or donate at the register and we’ll take care of it. Gifts Editor: Jessica Wood Design: Heather Bellanca Wishing you a wonderful winter, Photos: Heather Bellanca Contributors: Jennifer Arm- strong, Charles Bottomley, Martha Cornwell, Gail Cosgriff, Adriana Gomez-Piccolo, Alden Graves, Stan Hynds, Louise Jones, Whitney Kaaz, Chris Morrow, Co-owner Sarah Knight, Christopher Linen- doll, Leah Moore, Barbara Morrow, Maeve Noonan, Ben Parker, Rachel Publish Independently with the ShiresPress Person, Aubrey Restifo, Suzanne Rice, Jeanette Sessions, Katelynne You’ve written a book, now what? ShiresPress at Shimkus, Cathy Taylor, Patti Vunk, Northshire Bookstore is here to help you indepen- Jessica Wood dently publish your book. We offer a variety of publishing packages depending on your distribu- = autographed books The letters “pb” indicate tion goals. We can provide perfect bound or hard- a title is in paperback; all cover books with color covers and either color or others are hardcover. black and white interior pages. Just as our focus in the bookstore is on customer service, we bring the same dedication to our printing services. To learn more about the ShiresPress visit www.northshire.com or email Cover Illustration [email protected] For the first time our cover Debbi Wraga illustration is an original work, W and it was created by our own graphic designer, Heather Bellanca. A native of Middlebury, now a resident of nearby Salem, NY, she says, “I’ve wanted to be a children’s book illustrator since I was a kid, transported by beautiful illustrations.” A freelance graphic de- signer, she has worked at the bookstore for 20 years, first as a children’s bookseller, now as our graphic designer, producing all the Northshire’s posters, signs, ads and newsletters as well as our new Northshire Bookstore 40th Anniversary history book. She is also the illustrator of A Hound's Holiday, a holiday picture book described on page 3. WLouise Jones 1 Order by calling VERMONT STORE ▶ 800.437.3700 * SARATOGA SPRINGS STORE ▶ 855.339.5990 or for Children for Children U holidayU gift First Snow by Bomi Park ($16.99). This books book perfectly captures the beauty and possibilities of the first snow- fall. The beautiful black and white nighttime illustrations are magical and full of imagination. WMartha Cornwell Yitzi and the Giant Menorah by Richard Ungar ($16.99). A beautiful telling of how the people of Chelm received a special gift from the mayor on the eve of Hanukkah. But how to thank him? Some misadventures create a sweet story of the true meaning of the season and of community that will The Story Orchestra: Four become a holiday classic. Seasons in One Day by Jes- WJeanette Sessions sica Courtney-Tickle ($22.99). Isabelle travels through the A Dot in the Snow by Corrinne Averiss, changing seasons accompanied illus. by Fiona Woodcock ($14.95). A by the sounds of Vivaldi’s Four cozy story of a wintertime friendship Seasons. A perfect introduc- between an Inuit girl and a polar tion to classical music for kids! bear. Filled with gorgeous illustrations. Martha Cornwell You’ll want to curl up with this winter book. WMartha Cornwell A Celebration of Beatrix Potter ($25). A lovely tribute by 32 Santa’s Favorite Story: Santa Tells the contemporary illustrators cel- Story of the First Christmas by Hisako ebrating the 150th anniversary Aoki, illus. by Ivan Gantschev ($9.99). A of Beatrix Potter’s birth. Inspired classic holiday story of Santa Claus tell- by their favorite tales and ing woodland animals the true story of characters, these notable and Christmas. With beautiful watercolors. award-winning artists relate to One for your family bookshelf. us how her work inspired them WMartha Cornwell as they reinterpret her world. Baby Bear’s Not Hibernating by Lynn WJessica Wood Plourde, illus. by Teri Weidner ($16.95). A cute bedtime story in the spirit of Jan Brett, filled with interesting facts about black bears and fantastic illustrations. Perfect for rambunctious kids in the evening. WMartha Cornwell Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Richard B. Smith, Felix Bernard, illus. by Tim Hopgood ($17.99). Enjoy this holiday classic with beautiful new illustrations. Young and old alike will enjoy walking through the winter woods and viewing wildlife as they sing this winter favorite! WWhitney Kaaz The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear, illus. by Chris Turnham ($16.99). In this charming winter adventure a boy and his toboggan explore the woods, helping animals along Peter Rabbit Wooden Dominoes the way! Beautiful illustrations in a limited ($12.99). Playing Dominoes has never palette pull you into their world of crunch- been so much fun with these wonder- ing snow and chattering squirrels. Lovely! fully whimsical wooden dominoes featuring the beloved Beatrix Potter Leah Moore W characters. WJessica Wood order online: www.northshire.com for FREE SHIPPING USPS shipped in USA 2 Picture • · • · • · • · • · • books he collaborators Ton this book share a lifelong friendship and childhood in Vermont, home of their forebears. As a result, they share a love of New England’s countryside, its bright winter days and its welcoming traditions. They share visions of great-great-grandparents traveling snow-covered roads for joyous, often rare and therefore cherished family gatherings as the family in this story A Hound’s Holiday by Kim Spensley, illus. by Northshire Bookstore’s sets out to do. own Heather Bellanca. ($15.95 ). A lovely snow-covered New England landscape is the setting for this charming, nostalgic look at a Victorian era family and its holiday traditions. The perfect story to gather your own family together and enjoy this tale as a lively read-aloud. But most importantly - the hound ends up with his own warm and glorious holiday tradition. Jessica Wood Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer, Adam Schaefer, illus. by Frann Preston-Gannon ($16.99). Follow the life cycle of an acorn through this beautifully illustrated book. Children will learn just how important a single tree can be! A simple introduction to teaching kids about ecosystems. A portion of the proceeds goes to support the Natural Resources Defense Council. Whitney Kaaz Lucy by Randy Cecil ($19.99). This chapter book for early primary readers is a perfect family read-aloud to stretch over several nights. A story in four acts, Lucy features a homeless dog, a kind-hearted girl, a dad with stage fright and a satisfying conclusion - with charming black and white illustrations by the author. Jennifer Armstrong The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles by Michelle Cuevas, illus. by Erin E. Stead ($17.99). Using a watery palette that matches her story, Cuevas gives us a solitary man whose job it is to retrieve bottles from the ocean and deliver the messages inside. Will there ever be a message ad- dressed to him? A quiet, dreamlike story about finding friendship. Jennifer Armstrong Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Pre- pares for Winter by Eugenie Doyle, illus. by Becca Stadtlander ($16.99). Join this Vermont family as they slowly close up the farm for winter. Harvesting, pruning, stacking wood, making sure the animals are warm are just a few of the many tasks. Gorgeous illustrations make this a perfect gift! Whitney Kaaz Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty, Illus. by David Roberts ($17.95). Ada is a GIRL scientist in a family of color, always observing the world around her. When she starts to talk, she’s full of questions, determined to explore and build her inventions - sometimes wreaking havoc at home and school. Rhyming text, vivid illustrations and lots of fun! Gail Cosgriff Unicorn Horn Head- bands (two sizes $14.99, $16.99). These ador- able headbands will add whimsy to any occasion or just be- Nightlights ($12.99).