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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old


Cover art for BUSY BOATS
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2011
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 >
Cover art for ROADWORK
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2008
by Sally Sutton, illustrated by Brian Lovelock

"Pave the way to this book's shelf; perfect for read-alouds, it will be a hit whether shared with a group or one-on-one. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Sutton's latest is a truck-lover's dream come true—repetition, rhyme and onomatopoeia form the text, while construction trucks vie for readers' attention in the illustrations. Read full book review >
Cover art for ZOOM CITY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 28, 1998
by Thacher Hurd, illustrated by Thacher Hurd

"The melange of colors and collage practically guarantees a joy ride. (Board book. 1-4)"
 In the new Harper Growing Tree series (see Cummings, above), a Go Dogs, Go! for the '90s. Read full book review >