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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old


Cover art for SOMEONE'S SLEEPY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013
by Deborah Lee Rose, illustrated by Dan Andreasen

"There will never be a magic book that puts every child to sleep, but this hushed cadence is certain to soothe. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A quiet rhyme follows a little girl through her nighttime routine. Read full book review >
Cover art for SLEEPING BEAUTY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013

"Toddlers familiar with the Disney movies or with obliging parents who can help them connect the dots may get something out of these summarized versions, but, like Sleeping Beauty's fairies, the plots are going to fly right over the heads of most board-book readers. (Board book. 2-4)"
A toddler-sized version of the classic fairy tale. Read full book review >
Cover art for MY LUCKY BIRTHDAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 2, 2013
by Keiko Kasza, illustrated by Keiko Kasza

"Kasza's lively signature watercolor illustrations are the icing on this brightly colored cake. (Picture book. 2-7)"
Birthdays should be great fun. How awesome will Alligator Al's be? Read full book review >
Cover art for PEACE, BABY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013
by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

"Excellent advice in a sweet and easy-to-swallow package. (Picture book. 2-6)"
When things aren't going right, what's the best reaction? Peace, baby! Read full book review >
Cover art for PEEKABOO!
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013
by Taro Gomi, illustrated by Taro Gomi

"Little ones will delight in reading and playing this game again and again. (Board book. 1-3)"
A wonderfully interactive 1990 Gomi creation that has been translated into English at last. Read full book review >
Cover art for MOMMY! MOMMY!
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013
by Taro Gomi, illustrated by Taro Gomi

"It is lovely to see more and more of Gomi's work being translated into English, but this offering proves that not all of his work has universal appeal. (Board book. 1-3)"
A mama hen plays a game of hide-and-seek with her two little chicks. Read full book review >