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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old


Cover art for TAILS CHASING TAILS
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 9, 2013
by Matthew Porter, illustrated by Matthew Porter

"A delightful and playful romp worthy of an enthusiastic following. (Board book. 1-3)"
In this circular tale (or tail?), readers are encouraged to guess which animal is being chased off the page. Read full book review >
Cover art for FARM
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 9, 2013
by James Brown, illustrated by James Brown

"Simple and beautiful. (Board book. 3 mos.-2)"
A graphically striking introduction to farm animals. Read full book review >
Cover art for UP CLOSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 9, 2013
by Gay Wegerif, illustrated by Gay Wegerif

"While older children and design students may find this artist's work compelling, it is too graphically sophisticated for the board-book set. (Board book. 2-4)"
Simple shapes in solid colors depict a variety of animals. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOORAY FOR BREAD
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 9, 2013
by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Bruce Ingman

"Mirthful artwork and friendly rhymes get readers all toasty with warm, good feelings. (Picture book. 2-6)"
A baker delivers a loaf from the oven to his family's kitchen, where the bread is eaten, slice by slice, through the course of one day. Read full book review >
Cover art for I LOVE YOU, NOSE! I LOVE YOU, TOES!
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 2, 2013
by Linda Davick, illustrated by Linda Davick

"Sharing this jolly, cheeky ode with little ones will produce some giggles while helping to instill an appreciation for the wondrous human body and all its necessary parts. (Picture book. 2-6)"
A bubbly celebration of the human body. Read full book review >
Cover art for RAINBOW STEW
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2013
by Cathryn Falwell, illustrated by Cathryn Falwell

"A treat. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Vibrant multimedia collage harkens back to Falwell's Feast for 10 (1993), this time with a homegrown feast for four in a concept book about colors rather than counting. Read full book review >