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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 8, 2011
THE CONSTRUCTION CREW
by Lynn Meltzer, illustrated by Carrie Eko-Burgess
"Bulldoze a spot on the shelf for this one. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A rollicking, rhyming salute to a construction crew and the equipment they use to demolish an old building and construct a family home in its stead. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 23, 2011
TRAIN TRIP
by Deanna Caswell, illustrated by Dan Andreasen
"Little train lovers will be happy to travel along as this choo-choo rumbles along the tracks. (Picture book. 2-4)"
An exciting train trip from his suburban town to the big city for a visit with grandma proves to be enlightening for a young boy. Read full book review >
Cover art for OTTO: THE BOY WHO LOVED CARS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 2, 2011
OTTO: THE BOY WHO LOVED CARS
by Kara LaReau, illustrated by Scott Magoon
"Maybe monomaniacal preschool readers will take the hint, too. (Picture book. 2-6)

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Otto, as is only fitting, is in love with autos--obnoxiously so. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2011
BUSY BOATS
by Susan Steggall, illustrated by Susan Steggall
"Beguiling and visually compelling. Sail away! (Picture book. 2-7)"
The harbor contains a surprising variety of fascinating boats of all sizes. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 7, 2011
Kirkus Star JONATHAN AND THE BIG BLUE BOAT
by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Philip C. Stead
"Stead encourages children to puzzle over minutia, readying them to think about more opaque topics: growing up, obsolescence and the intrigue of old, forgotten things. (Picture book. 2-6)"
After Jonathan's parents trade his teddy bear Frederick for a more useful and age-appropriate toaster, he sets sail on a rusty Big Blue Boat to find his lost toy. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
JOB SITE
by Nathan Clement, illustrated by Nathan Clement
"Pair this with Sally Sutton's Roadwork (2008) for a similar treatment of a different job site. (Picture book. 2-6)"
In his debut, Drive (2008), Clement profiled a single 18-wheeler and its driver; here he explores the ever-popular realm of construction trucks. Read full book review >