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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old

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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 27, 2013
THE NEW ARRIVAL
by Vanya Nastanlieva, illustrated by Vanya Nastanlieva
"Charming, if not refreshingly original. (Picture book. 2-5)"
The new arrival in the neighborhood is Sam the homeless hedgehog, who has set off, Dick Whittington–style, with a bundle on a stick, to make his place in the world. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 23, 2013
Kirkus Star WHO'S HIDING?
by Sebastien Braun, illustrated by Sebastien Braun
"As with Peekaboo Baby (2012) before it, Braun has created a lift-the-flap winner. (Board book. 6 mos.-2)"
Cherubic toddlers discover various creatures under flaps in a backyard setting. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 18, 2013
GLASSWINGS: A BUTTERFLY'S STORY
by Elisa Kleven, illustrated by Elisa Kleven
"A joyously optimistic book. (author's note) (Picture book. 2-5)"
Seasoned illustrator Kleven presents a rich, colorful picture book with a strong ecological message. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 16, 2013
BECAUSE I'M YOUR DAD
by Ahmet Zappa, illustrated by Dan Santat
"Funny though the illustrations are and loving though the text is, the book falls short due to lack of nuance. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Unabashed sentimentality dominates the text in this loving promise from a father to his child. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 15, 2013
A DAY AT THE FARM
by Séverine Cordier, Cynthia Lacroix, illustrated by E.H.R. Schober, Séverine Cordier, translated by Sarah Quinn
"This farm book doesn't make it to the top of the haystack. (Picture book. 2-4)"
Three cute Caucasian kids pull on their brightly colored rain boots and head to the car for a trip to the farm with Mom and Dad. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 12, 2013
THE BINGO SONG
developed by Kid's Academy
"The main offering in this app is cute, and the audio provides a dimension that traditional books cannot. But it's underwhelming, especially for the price. (iPad song app. 1-5)"
This utilitarian effort will appeal to fans of the song, but flawed recording features and minimal interactivity keep it from rising above the average mark. Read full book review >