FEED
by M.T. Anderson
Candlewick;ISBN: 0763617261;$16.99;2002

Titus's relationship with Violet challenges, and ultimately changes, his view of the world in a chilling futuristic dystopia where teens' thoughts are controlled by a constant computerized "feed" of information and consumerism.

Suggested for ages 15 and up
Subjects: Conformity | Friendship | Future life | Psychology

CONFUCIUS: THE GOLDEN RULE
by Russell Freedman
illustrated by Frederic Clement
Arthur A. Levine;ISBN: 0439139570;$15.95;2002

This comprehensive portrait of the fifth century B.C. Chinese philosopher provides a lively and engaging introduction to Eastern thought. Elegant and beautiful illustrations, evocative of Chinese-style painting, complement the text.

Suggested for ages 9 - 12
Subjects: China

SILVER ON THE TREE AUDIO BOOK
by Susan Cooper
narrated by Alex Jennings
Listening Library;ISBN: 0807262099;$30;2002

The last of The Dark Is Rising Sequence and Jennings, once again, turns in a stellar performance. Listeners will be carried away on the tides of the great-and final-battle between the light and the dark.

Suggested for ages 9 - 14
Subjects: Wales

ACTION JACKSON
by Jan  Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker
Roaring Brook;ISBN: 0761316825;$16.95;2002

Lively text and vigorous illustrations reflect perfectly the life and style of Jackson Pollock, who dripped, poured, and flung paint on canvas and described his art as "energy and motion made visible." Detailed documentation adds to this picture-book biography's usefulness.

Suggested for ages 8 - 11
Subjects: Artists

SOMETIMES BAD THINGS HAPPEN
by Ellen Jackson
photographed by Shelley Rotner
Millbrook;ISBN: 0761317341;$7.95;2002

In the simplest of terms that young readers can understand, Jackson talks about bad things like bullies, arguments, and scary news on television and suggests ways to cope with stress. Comforting color photographs are paired with the brief text.

Suggested for ages 5 - 8
Subjects: Feelings