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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old


Cover art for HELLO SPRING!
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013
by Sanrio, illustrated by Jean Hirashima

"While the action is minimal, the clear, simple art lends itself to toddlers' learning to identify and name objects. (Board book. 18 mos.-3)"
Hello Kitty, the well-known cartoon cat of Japanese origin, explores the seasons. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHO'S THAT JUMPING?
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 30, 2013

"This accessible title rightly focuses on what is of interest to little ones. (Board book. 2-4)"
A catalog of animal movements and other nature facts for the youngest zoologists. Read full book review >
Cover art for LINE 135
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 30, 2013
by Germano Zullo, illustrated by Albertine

"Readers will thrill to the sense of discovery and exploration the girl experiences: "It is possible." (Picture book. 2-4)"
The witty minimalism of the black-and-white line artwork by Swiss illustrator Albertine in this extreme landscape-format children's book belies the psychological depth of the content. Read full book review >
Cover art for MR. SPOTS
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 27, 2013
by Hugo Urueña, illustrated by Laura Pelaez, developed by ATOMIC STUDIO SAS, Churukogames

"Given how much money and sweat goes into app development, it's absolutely astounding that these folks didn't bring on a qualified English translator before launching. Now that would be some wisdom. (requires iOS 6+) (iPad storybook app. 2-5)."
This grammatical nightmare has a scrawny storyline, ho-hum graphics and rudimentary interaction. But the music's kind of catchy. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE NEW ARRIVAL
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 27, 2013

"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 >
Cover art for WHO'S HIDING?
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 23, 2013
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 >