Dan Poblocki's The Nightmarys.

Dan Poblocki's The Nightmarys. Random House/Knopf 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019www.randomhouse.com/kids Dan Poblocki's THE NIGHTMARYS (9780375842566, $16.99) providesthe vivid story of Timothy, who has been having nightmares about all hisfriends. It's one thing to have nightmares; it's another thingwhen they begin coming true. A vivid story of monsters and haunteddreams offers a fine gothic mystery packed with unpredictable twists andturns. Sandra Neil Wallace's LITTLE JOE (9780375860973, $15.99)tells of a skittish new calf and a boy who dreams of winning the blueribbon at the County fair. His determination to win and carry on afamily tradition gets in the way of blossoming affection for an animalfriend in this fine story of a young boy's choices. Lesley M. M.Blume's MODERN FAIRIES, DWARVES, GOBLINS & OTHER NASTIES: APRACTICAL GUIDE BY MISS EDYTHE MCFATE (9780375862038, $16.99) comes froma 'fairy expert' who shares knowledge of the modern fairyworld and includes practical advice, such as how to tell a good fairyfrom a bad one. Eight tales of fairies in the modern world--includingthe Big Apple--make for a whimsical fun survey ages 8-12 will relish.