Kirkus Star
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Awarded to Books of Exceptional Merit

BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old


Cover art for ONE LITTLE BLUEBERRY
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
by Tammi Salzano, illustrated by Kat Whelan

"Breezy and sweet fare. (Picture book. 1-4)"
One lone blueberry's journey from bush to treat forms the narrative thread for this nimble counting tale. Read full book review >
Cover art for ALFIE'S 1-2-3
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 31, 2000
by Shirley Hughes, illustrated by Shirley Hughes

"Fans of Alfie will savor this newest adventure while the uninitiated will quickly discover why this series has such enduring popularity with children and adults alike. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Alfie and his little sister Annie Rose are back, this time introducing the numbers one through ten in a playful approach to counting. Read full book review >
Cover art for FEAST FOR 10
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 20, 1993
by Cathryn Falwell, illustrated by Cathryn Falwell

"Developed with imagination and care, an unusually attractive offering. (Picture book. 2-7)"
 The creator of Clowning Around (1991) brings her strong sense of design to a counting book in which numbers are skillfully dovetailed into a simple depiction of an African- American family going marketing and then, in a second count from one to ten, preparing and serving a meal. Read full book review >