RED-EYED TREE FROG
by Joy Cowley
photographed by Nic Bishop
Scholastic;ISBN: 0590871757;$16.95;1999

Stunning high-speed photographs provide a close-up look at the fascinating life of a Central American rain forest tree frog. A playful science book for the youngest readers.

Suggested for ages 3 - 6
Subjects: Frogs | Hylidae

TEA WITH MILK
by Allen Say
Walter Lorraine;ISBN: 0395904951;$17;1999

The story of Say's parents, who grew up speaking English and who felt culturally alienated in Japan. Strikingly composed watercolors eloquently convey the contrast and conflict between cultures and the resulting emotional isolation in this companion to Grandfather's Journey.

Suggested for ages 7 - 9
Subjects: Homesickness

UNBROKEN: A NOVEL
by Jessie Haas
Greenwillow;ISBN: 0688162606;$15;1999

Set in 1910 Vermont, this perceptive and satisfying story of understanding, patience and sympathy is told through orphaned Harriet's struggle to go to school, handle her obstreperous horse, and deal with her harsh, humorless Aunt Sarah.

Suggested for ages 10 - 13
Subjects: Death | Horses | Orphans

WHITECHURCH
by Chris Lynch
HarperCollins;ISBN: 0060283300;$14.95;1999

The story of three teenage friends, told in blank verse and prose, who struggle to stay together as one leaves for college and another collapses into madness.

Suggested for ages 14 - 16
Subjects: Death | Guns | Mental illness

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE [AUDIOBOOK]
by J. K. Rowling
read by Jim Dale
Listening Library;ISBN: 0807281956;$45.95;1999

The humor and drama of the orphaned Harry's life at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry is enhanced by a superb, fully voiced reading. The giant Hagrid, Professor McGonagall, and all the amazing characters peopling this fantasy world spring to life as Dale creates distinctive inflections using regional British accents in his vigorous interpretations of these soon-to-be classics.

Suggested for ages 8 - 16
Subjects: England | Friendship | Orphans | Schools | Witches | Wizards