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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old

Cover art for SOLOMON CROCODILE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 20, 2011
SOLOMON CROCODILE
by Catherine Rayner, illustrated by Catherine Rayner
"Light and entertaining fun. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Solomon Crocodile annoys and irritates the other creatures in the swamp. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
MY BEAR GRIZ
by Suzanne McGinness, illustrated by Suzanne McGinness
"A winner for read-alouds, whether in groups or one-on-one. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A bear of imposing presence provides safety and joy in this visually distinctive debut. Read full book review >
Cover art for STARRY NIGHT, HOLD ME TIGHT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
STARRY NIGHT, HOLD ME TIGHT
by Jean Sagendorph, illustrated by Kim Siebold
"This doesn't even come close to the many great bedtime/lullaby books out there with a similar "Mommy loves you" theme. (Picture book. 2-5)"
This debut is a treacly tribute to a mother polar bear's love for her child. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2011
BUSY BOATS
by Susan Steggall, illustrated by Susan Steggall
"Beguiling and visually compelling. Sail away! (Picture book. 2-7)"
The harbor contains a surprising variety of fascinating boats of all sizes. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 14, 2011
Kirkus Star MINE!
by Shutta Crum, illustrated by Patrice Barton
"This charming, animated episode will elicit giggles and demands of "read it again!" (Picture book. 2-5)"
What toddler hasn't experienced the frustration of trying to retrieve toys from a baby sibling or the family dog with a shouted "MINE!"? Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
LITTLE MOUSE'S BIG SECRET
by Éric Battut, illustrated by Éric Battut
"Even the tree at its tallest stays tranquilly centered mid-right, leaving plenty of creamy yellow background to showcase the largeness of the world from a child's-eye view and how easy it is to focus on the most important thing in that world. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Young readers will thrill at being one step ahead of a protagonist who isn't quite so cunning as he thinks he is. Read full book review >