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What exactly is a 'super burp'? This is a funny early chapter book for your kids By Kristen SchottPublished: August, 2010

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Last week, I reviewed "Frankly, Frannie," an early chapter book geared toward girls. Now, I'm back to review "George Brown, Class Clown: Super Burp," another new series from Grosset & Dunlap – this time for boys. Penned by Nancy Krulik and illustrated by Aaron Blecha, the book is a spinoff of the author's popular "Katie Kazoo" series and follows one of the classic characters, George Brennan – or should I say George Brown. After George and his family move to a new town, he must start fresh at the Edith B. Sugarman Elementary School – and the unstoppable, witty 10-year-old is determined to stay away from his previous role as class clown. That is, until a magical super burp begins to haunt him, and he must find a way to control it – before it takes over his life. This is a really unique little story – it's quite amusing that a burp has the ability to affect George the way it does. And, the book touches on a number of issues many children face, including fitting in at a new school, learning to control their behavior – and accepting oneself, no matter what happens. Plus, I've got to give Krulik credit for creating a real cliffhanger. I'm going to need to pick up the second book in the series so I know just what happens to George and that monstrous burb. The second in the series, "George Brown, Class Clown: Trouble Magnet," is also currently available, while "George Brown, Class Clown: World's Worst Wedgie" hits booksellers Oct. 7. 'George Brown, Class Clown: Super Burp' [ages 7-9] By Nancy Krulik; illustrated by Aaron Blecha (Grosset & Dunlap; $4.99; 128 pages) Kristen Schott is OC Family's children's book editor. Be sure to check out "Storytime," my video book reviews, for more fun facts about stories you and your kiddies must read. Not a 'Creaky Old House' Read this before heading back to school Reading Eggs for kiddies The sneezies A hint of excitement Reading around O.C. Promote reading! Scared of the dark? Going back to the roots of books Believe in the power of books! Want a book-signing treat? The craze continues 'Stella is a Star!' Why Bree? Another book-into-a-movie moment A Book and A Buck Bedtime books Are you ready for 'Toy Story 3'? Keep young ones reading with this program A book about meeting in the middle Read with this innovative app Why do kids have all the fun? Get a look at Walter Diemer's invention Created for children, by children Ever heard of Dustpan, Texas? Looking back at the genre that started it all Do you know a 'Tiny Art Director'? 'How to Draw With Drew' Summer books Author spotlight: Henry Winkler Borders launches Double Dog Dare Reading Challenge 'Zack the Prairie Dog' Oh, what a kid-book world Young adult and children's lit in 1 place Earth Day is coming! Author spotlight: Rhonda Fischer 'That Cat Can't Stay' Calling all book lovers 'Where the Mild Things Are' by Maurice Send-up That dog's gettin' old 'Prentice Hall: The American Experience' Pick up this springtime counting book One whimsical story Anaheim Public Library launches book donation campaign Gosh, I love Spoonfuls of Stories 'Are You My Mother?' Poetry for kiddies Books aplenty in O.C. Vocab – it's not a nightmare anymore 'What reading can do for your kiddies' A look back Book with no words 'Pickle Things' Book vs. Kindle A world of magic awaits Hearts and hugs? 'Rita and Whatsit' Colds and books More 'Twilight'? 'Princess and the Frog' Where do you read? Are they really 'Indestructible'? Book journals 'Weezer Changes the World' 'All Kinds of Families'

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