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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
THE ARTIST WHO PAINTED A BLUE HORSE
by Eric Carle, illustrated by Eric Carle
"Eye-catching fun. (Picture book. 2-5)"
This bright new entry by an old pro should find a place on the long shelf of picture books about animals and colors. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 5, 2011
PIRATE NAP: A BOOK OF COLORS
by Danna Smith, illustrated by Valeria Petrone
"Arr--pirates may not surrender without a fight, but even the rowdiest readers will have to concede the inevitability of naptime. (Picture book. 2-6)"
'Tis a cheerful afternoon on Spyglass Street, with swords flashing and pirates plundering--until Mom interrupts the fun. Read full book review >
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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 >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 5, 2011
COLOR PLAY!: AN INTERACTIVE POP ART BOOK
by Romero Britto, illustrated by Romero Britto
"An exercise in early physical dexterity with plenty of visual stimulation as a bonus. (Toy book. 1-3)"
A Brazilian-born pop artist invites children to customize seven scenes by dropping cardboard "coins" down slots to match up with die-cut holes. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2011
Kirkus Star COLORS
by Simon Basher, illustrated by Simon Basher
"This near-wordless romp encourages tots to pick up some paints of their own. (Board book. 1-3)"
With a bold call to action--"Go! Go! BoBo"--a busy toddler creates with abandon, clutching his paintbrush with dramatic fervor. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 8, 2011
BLUE CHAMELEON
by Emily Gravett, illustrated by Emily Gravett
"Both chameleons and friendship populate children's picture books liberally, but this one's well worth adding to the shelf. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A lonely chameleon pines for a pal. Read full book review >