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Children's and Teen: 3 - 5 years old

Cover art for BELLA'S RULES
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
BELLA'S RULES
by Elissa Haden Guest, illustrated by Abigail Halpin
"A winner. (Picture book. 4-8)"
As one might guess from the title, boisterous Bella's rules are in serious conflict with the family rules. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
OCTOPUS ALONE
by Divya Srinivasan, illustrated by Divya Srinivasan
"A gentle, positive story set in a world far less scary than that of Pixar's Nemo. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Shy Octopus flees the sea horses who dance into her cozy cave, but the deeper ocean is lonely and a little scary, so she returns to her friends in the lively reef. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
TRUCK STOP
by Anne Rockwell, illustrated by Melissa Iwai
"For truck lovers everywhere. (Picture book. 2-6)"
A day in the life of a truck stop as told by its youngest worker, whose love for the place is very clear. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
PEST IN SHOW
by Victoria Jamieson, illustrated by Victoria Jamieson
"This silly read-, dance- and sing-aloud could be a smash hit. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Backyard insect thespians Ladybug and her pesky younger brother Fly compete to star in this hilarious pun-filled performance, sure to tickle the fancy of fun- and pun-loving youngsters and would-be young stars. Read full book review >
Cover art for WASH-A-BYE BEAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
WASH-A-BYE BEAR
by Thomas Docherty, illustrated by Thomas Docherty
"Muck and mess make good, clean fun. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A paean to filthy, sticky, beloved stuffed animals everywhere. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
IT'S A FIREFLY NIGHT
by Dianne Ochiltree, illustrated by Betsy Snyder
"An intimate encounter with nature lit not just by stars and fireflies, but also an affecting dose of daddy-daughter warmth. (Picture book. 4-6)"
On a summer's night, a child sails out into her yard to gather (and then release) lightning bugs. Read full book review >