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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old

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 >
Cover art for WHEN THE SNOW COMES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
WHEN THE SNOW COMES
by Jonathan Allen, illustrated by Jonathan Allen
"Allen's now-signature hand-drawn, computer-colored cartoons feature appealingly goggly eyes and fuzzy textures. (Picture book. 2-5)"
When Mom tells Little Yak that the snow is on its way, the little ungulate is excited. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEDTIME FOR LITTLE BEARS!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2007
BEDTIME FOR LITTLE BEARS!
by David Bedford, illustrated by Caroline Pedler
"Quite lovely and soothing. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Over-stimulated Little Bear needs another bit of playful nudging to coax him home for bedtime. Read full book review >
Cover art for ONE MAGICAL DAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2007
ONE MAGICAL DAY
by Claire Freedman, illustrated by Tina Macnaughton
"A good bedtime book, this is likely to be popular with both parents and children. (Picture book. 2-5)"
What child can resist a picture book featuring a multitude of sweet baby animals? Read full book review >
Cover art for IN THE SMALL, SMALL POND
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 15, 1993
IN THE SMALL, SMALL POND
by Denise Fleming, illustrated by Denise Fleming
"Another perfect introduction to nature for the very young. (Picture book. 1-6)"
 In the same format and gorgeous illustrative style, a companion to In the Tall, Tall Grass (1991, Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor), with the succinct rhyming text (``waddle, wade, geese parade''), in bold black, beautifully integrated into art created in the process of making paper from pulp dyed in brilliant colors. Read full book review >
Cover art for OWL BABIES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 1992
OWL BABIES
by Martin Waddell, illustrated by Patrick Benson

 Three little white owls perch outside their cozy nest, wishing Mother would come home. Read full book review >