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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 24, 2012
THE BUNNY'S NIGHT-LIGHT: A GLOW-IN-THE-DARK SEARCH
by Geoffrey Hayes, illustrated by Geoffrey Hayes

When Bunny announces that he cannot sleep because "[t]here's too much dark at night," he and Papa go off on the subtitle's promised "Glow-in-the-Dark Search" for the perfect night-light. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 20, 2011
SOLOMON CROCODILE
by Catherine Rayner, illustrated by Catherine Rayner
"Light and entertaining fun. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Solomon Crocodile annoys and irritates the other creatures in the swamp. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 8, 2011
BABY, COME AWAY
by Victoria Adler, illustrated by David Walker
"Sweet but not stellar--stick with Adler's earlier success, All of Baby, Nose to Toes, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata (2009). (Picture book. 2-4)"
A bird, cat, dog and fish take turns inviting Baby (who looks more like a toddler) to "come away." Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
A DOG IS A DOG
by Stephen Shaskan, illustrated by Stephen Shaskan
"Young animal lovers are in for a treat. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A quirky quartet of amusing animals. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star RED SLED
by Lita Judge, illustrated by Lita Judge
"Pure genius. (Picture book. 2-7)"
Judge's latest may be virtually wordless, but it packs a powerful visual punch that will stick with readers long after the final page is turned. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
LITTLE BEA AND THE SNOWY DAY
by Daniel Roode, illustrated by Daniel Roode
"The very young may enjoy this once, but it is no comparison to the likes of The Snowy Day. (Picture book. 2-5)"
In their second outing, Little Bea and her friends pack as much fun into a winter's day as they can possibly manage (Little Bea, 2011). Read full book review >