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Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow Joyce Sidman, Houghton Mifflin Hardcover, 48pp $16.00 Ages 9-11. Discover the hidden world of the meadow in this unique combination of poetry riddles and science wisdom. Beginning with the rising sun and ending with twilight, this book takes us on a tour through the fields, encouraging us to watch for a nest of rabbits, a foamy spittlebug, a leaping grasshopper, bright milkweed, a quick fox, and a cruising hawk.	Tale of Despereaux Kate DiCamillo Candlewick Press Softcover, 272pp $7.99 Ages 7-12. The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin. Winner of the 2004 Newbery Medal. Ages
My Very First Encyclopedia with Winnie the Pooh and Friends: Earth Teresa Domnauer Disney Press Hardcover, 192pp $19.99 The Disney flair is obvious in this cheerful and informative edition. Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Roo, and Kanga take youngsters on an adventure as they explore Earth.	Love, Ruby Valentine Laurie Friedman, Lynne Cravath Lerner Publishing Hardcover, 32pp $15.95 Ruby Valentine lives in Heartland with her bird, Lovebird. Naturally, her favorite day is Valentine's Day, and she spends all year preparing for it.
Take a Kiss to School Angela McAllister Bloomsbury Softcover, 32pp $15.95 There is so much to learn on Digby's first day at school. Will he remember where to hang his jacket and to listen for his name? Digby's mother has some special help for her boy who doesn't feel quite brave enough for school. This reassuring story with winsome illustrations is just right for kids starting school--and those who need a little encouragement once they've begun!	Just In Case Meg Rosoff Random House Hardcover,256pp $16.95 Justin Case is convinced fate has in for him. And he's right. After finding his younger brother teetering on the edge of his balcony, fifteen-year-old David Case realizes the fragility of life and senses impending doom. Without looking back, he changes his name to Justin and assumes a new identity, new clothing and new friends, and dares to fall in love with the seductive Agnes Day. With his imaginary dog Boy in tow, Justin struggles to fit into his new role and above all, to survive in a world where tragedy is around every corner. He's got to be prepared, just in case.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Betty Smith Harper Collins Softcover, 528pp $13.95 The American classic about a young girl's coming of age at the turn of the century. A profoundly moving novel, and an honest and true one. It cuts right to the heart of life, a poignant and deeply understanding story of childhood and family relationships.	James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl Penguin Softcover,144pp $6.99 When James Henry Trotter accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Then James discovers a secret entranceway into the fruit, and when he crawls inside, he meets a bunch of marvelous oversized friends — Old Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, Miss Spider, and more.
Loamhedge Brian Jacques Penguin Putnam Hardcover, 432pp $23.99 The 16th full-length Redwall novel sheds light on the Abbey's ancient origins in a thrilling adventure. Loamhedge, the deserted Abbey, has been forgotten for countless seasons. What secrets do its ruins hold?	Diary of a Worm Doreen Cronin Harper Collins Hardcover,40pp $15.99 The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Click, Clack, Moo" and "Giggle, Giggle, Quack" teams up with illustrator Harry Bliss for this hysterical journal about the daily doings and the hidden world of a lovable underground dweller.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix J K Rowling Scholastic Softcover, 870pp $29.99 As Harry enters his fifth year at wizard school, it seems the bonds "of friendship and trust" have never been more sorely tested.	Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code Eoin Colfer Hyperion Books Hardcover,288pp $16.95 Artemis has constructed a super-computer from stolen fairy technology. Called the "C Cube," it will render all existing human technology obsolete.
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood Ann Brashares Random house Hardcover, 373pp $15.96 With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their 16th summer. Bridget: Impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to both confront her demons about her family and avoid them all at once.	Snuggle Puppy Sandra Boynton Workman Publishing Boardbook, 24pp $6.95 A great big hug in book form, SNUGGLE PUPPY is a year-round valentine from parent to child. It is bright, chunky, a pleasure to hold, and has a die-cut cover that reveals a glimpse of the joy inside before it's even opened. Best of all, it's packed, of course, with pure Boynton: her inimitable language, her inimitable illustrations, her great sense of fun.