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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 8, 2011
THE BELLY BOOK
by Fran Manushkin, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
"Delightful art adds panache to this simple ode to a familiar body part. (Picture book. 2-6)"
A meditation on the middle for beginning readers and younger listeners supports some appealingly merry illustrations. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 15, 2011
THE LION AND THE MICE
by Rebecca Emberley, Ed Emberley, illustrated by Rebecca Emberley, Ed Emberley
"Likely a bit more turquoise and abstract than Aesop had in mind, but fantastic visual fun. (Early reader/folktale. 2-5)"
Aesop's lion and mouse (or mice, as this case has it) have never looked more stylish. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star SQUISH RABBIT
by Katherine Battersby, illustrated by Katherine Battersby
"Minimal, moving and adorable, little Squish makes a big impression. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Squish Rabbit spends his little life overlooked, unheard and occasionally stepped on (thus, his name). He needs a friend. 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 >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
I'LL BE THERE
by Ann Stott, illustrated by Matt Phelan
"The brief text coupled with quiet, warm illustrations is best suited for young preschoolers but lacks the power of the classic Guess How Much I Love You or Mama, Do You Love Me? (Picture book. 2-4)"
This companion book to Always (2008) traverses familiar picture-book territory. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star LOTS OF DOTS
by Craig Frazier, illustrated by Craig Frazier
"Zingy and crisp, joyful and sprightly, this is one outstanding read. (Picture book. 2-7)"
In his gamesome new work, Frazier shows how one shape—the simple dot—creates and shapes our world. Read full book review >