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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old


Cover art for HOW TO
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013
by Julie Morstad, illustrated by Julie Morstad

"In these inventive scenarios, children will recognize themselves and find new ways to be. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Smart, clean design and a text built around unpunctuated phrases offer room to pause, ponder and discuss in this book of quiet joy. Read full book review >
Cover art for CUDDLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013

"While there is little new or different here, babies will be drawn to the full-page images of their fellow tots. (Board book. 6-18 mos.)"
Close-up black-and-white photos depict babies cuddling with their loved ones. Read full book review >
Cover art for AT THE BEACH
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013
by Elizabeth Spurr, illustrated by Manelle Oliphant

"While the youngster was pleasingly more self-reliant and self-assured in previous offerings, his play and his interactions with the natural world continue to ring true. (Board book. 18 mos.-3)"
As in In the Garden and In the Woods (both 2012), a young boy enjoys life in the great outdoors. Read full book review >
Cover art for TIPTOE JOE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013

"This beguiling, cumulative woodland tale will make a great addition to bedtime routines. (Picture book. 2-5)"
"Tiptoe fast, // tiptoe slow. / Say hello to Tiptoe Joe." Read full book review >
Cover art for NIGHT LIGHT
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013

"A stylish and original take on the time-honored die-cut counting book. (Picture book. 2-5)"
This urban-themed picture book makes ingenious use of simple die-cut circles of different sizes on each page to reveal the lights of various vehicles on the following page. Read full book review >
Cover art for KOREAN NURSERY RHYMES
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013
by Danielle Wright, illustrated by Helen Acraman

"Both unusual and useful, for this ever-shrinking world. (pronunciation guide, guide to the CD) (Nursery rhymes/bilingual. 1-5)



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Consider this collection Kindermusik that teaches English or Korean as a second language. Read full book review >