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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old


Cover art for BABY, COME AWAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 8, 2011
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 >
Cover art for DOGS, DOGS!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011

"Just doggone blah. (Picture book. 1-3)
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There's neither bark nor bite to be found in this brief ode to a toddler favorite. Read full book review >
Cover art for LOVE WAVES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
by Rosemary Wells, illustrated by Rosemary Wells

"Nearly too sweet, but reassuring and affecting nonetheless. (Picture book. 2-6)"
How does love keep us connected? Read full book review >
Cover art for TRAIN TRIP
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 23, 2011
by Deanna Caswell, illustrated by Dan Andreasen

"Little train lovers will be happy to travel along as this choo-choo rumbles along the tracks. (Picture book. 2-4)"
An exciting train trip from his suburban town to the big city for a visit with grandma proves to be enlightening for a young boy. Read full book review >
Cover art for SAY WHAT?
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 12, 2011
by Angela DiTerlizzi, illustrated by Joey Chou

"For preschoolers who enjoy language play, this opens up whole new opportunities for communication. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A small boy wonders and speculates what animals might mean by their traditional sounds. Read full book review >
Cover art for ROCKIN' BABIES
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2011

"It's the adult managers of those little musicians who will find humorous details here, but as a format geared to toddling rockers, developmental notes fall flat. (Board book. 1-3)"
Apparently, even babes need to fight for their right to rock. Read full book review >