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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old

Cover art for EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I'M FIVE
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 26, 2011
EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I'M FIVE
by Valorie Fisher, illustrated by Valorie Fisher
"Cheerful, if not exactly essential, fun. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Fisher packs a lot--if not exactly everything, or perhaps not even some of the most important things--into this compendium of basic concepts for young children: letters, numbers up to 20, colors, shapes, opposites, seasons. Read full book review >
Cover art for ALLIGATOR BEAR CRAB
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2011
Kirkus Star ALLIGATOR BEAR CRAB: A BABY'S ABC
by Lesley Wynne Pechter, illustrated by Lesley Wynne Pechter
"Always recognizable, these dreamlike creatures alphabetically enchant. (Board book. 1-3) "
From the sharp-toothed alligator to the final wild zebra, an arresting animal menagerie is presented. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2011
F IS FOR FIREFLIES: GOD'S SUMMERTIME ALPHABET
by Kathy-jo Wargin, illustrated by Linda Bronson
"A sunny celebration. (Picture book/religion. 2-5)"
Wargin continues her series of seasonal alphabet books (K Is for Kite: God's Springtime Alphabet, 2010, etc.) with this exploration of summertime delights interwoven with a religious message. Read full book review >
Cover art for SHOUT! SHOUT IT OUT!
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 29, 2011
SHOUT! SHOUT IT OUT!
by Denise Fleming, illustrated by Denise Fleming
"GO!" (Picture book. 2-6)"
In a similar vein to The Everything Book (2000), Fleming papers her pages with standard elements in preschool curricula and encourages kids to shout out what they know. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
WHERE ARE YOU BEAR?: A CANADIAN ALPHABET ADVENTURE
by Frieda Wishinsky, illustrated by Sean L. Moore
"An additional purchase in much of the lower 48, but an absolute must in the Great White North and the border states. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Canadian tot Sophie's ready to go on vacation with her father. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SLEEPY LITTLE ALPHABET
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 9, 2009
THE SLEEPY LITTLE ALPHABET: A BEDTIME STORY FROM ALPHABET TOWN
by Judy Sierra, illustrated by Melissa Sweet
"Capital! (Picture book. 2-6)"
Sierra's reliably commendable verse teams with quirky illustrations from Sweet to produce an alphabet-bedtime hybrid with plenty of appeal for families. Read full book review >