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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old


Cover art for SOLOMON CROCODILE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 20, 2011
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 >
Cover art for STARRY NIGHT, HOLD ME TIGHT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
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 ONE LITTLE BLUEBERRY
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
by Tammi Salzano, illustrated by Kat Whelan

"Breezy and sweet fare. (Picture book. 1-4)"
One lone blueberry's journey from bush to treat forms the narrative thread for this nimble counting tale. Read full book review >
Cover art for GOOD NIGHT, LITTLE BUNNY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
by Emily Hawkins, illustrated by John Butler

"Sweet but far from essential. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Soft-focus illustrations in acrylic and colored pencil introduce Little Bunny as he and his young animal friends play at night in the forest. Read full book review >
Cover art for GOOD NIGHT, CHICKIE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2011
by Émile Jadoul, illustrated by Émile Jadoul

"This French import is a sweet dream for all parents of toddlers needing bedtime bolstering. (Picture book. 2-4)"
Who could resist a cute yellow chick wanting a little extra comfort at bedtime? Read full book review >
Cover art for BANANA!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 23, 2010
by Ed Vere, illustrated by Ed Vere

Using only the words "banana" and "please," Vere tells a story about two monkeys and one coveted fruit. Read full book review >