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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old


Cover art for IF YOU WERE A PANDA BEAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 25, 2013
by Florence Minor, illustrated by Wendell Minor

"A lovely title to engage the imaginations and interest of budding animal enthusiasts. (bear facts, resources) (Picture book. 2-6)"
A global array of bears parade by in this delightful story for the very young. Read full book review >
Cover art for EVERYTHING GOES: GOOD NIGHT, TRUCKS
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 25, 2013
by Brian Biggs, illustrated by Brian Biggs

A collection of trucks call it a night. Read full book review >
Cover art for GUESS WHO?
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 25, 2013
by Jannie Ho, illustrated by Jannie Ho

"Children old enough not to be frightened by masks should get a kick out of this. (Board book. 2-4)"
With die-cut holes for eyes and handles, readers can hold this board book, in its open state, up to their faces to create a variety of costumed personas. Read full book review >
Cover art for MY BACKPACK!
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 25, 2013
by Scholastic Inc., illustrated by Weldon Swanson

"While a clever idea, as young children are often obsessed with bags and packs, parents wishing to avoid the overt marketing ploy should seek another title. (Board book. 18 mos.-3)


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A branded lift-the-flap offering featuring five Skip Hop animal backpacks. Read full book review >
Cover art for FROG & FRIENDS
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 27, 2013
by Joyce Wan, illustrated by Joyce Wan

"An engaging riddle book with standout illustrations, especially the final foldout, which is filled with merry creatures being regarded by a cheerful sun and a content, pigtailed little girl. (Board book. 1-4)"
This appealing offering presents a series of clues to a riddle with the answer revealed on a final, fold-out page. Read full book review >
Cover art for ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 28, 2013
by John Ceiriog Hughes, illustrated by Kate Alizadeh, translated by Harold Boulton

"The lyrics are better when sung--in either language--but their tone is properly echoed in these sweet, soft-focus illustrations. (Picture book. 2-4)"
Set to the tender night song's standard English text, a suite of muted scenes features a drowsy, tousled child in bed beneath stars and angels. Read full book review >