CHILDREN'S
Released: July 16, 2014
"Substandard nonfiction series fare, aimed at a slightly older audience than the publisher's Kingfisher Young Knowledge entry on the topic (2003) but a clean miss. (Nonfiction. 8-10)"
This haphazard jumble of military, domestic, space, toy and industrial robots is unlikely to draw young technophiles for more than a quick once-over.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 29, 2013
"A terrific book to share with children preparing for their first flights as well as Yoko's fans. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Yoko and her kimono-clad mother have an adventure at the airport at the beginning of their trip to Japan.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 29, 2013
"With facts sure to delight readers--who will be impatient to share their discoveries--this spectacular book is a must-purchase for animal-loving families and most libraries. (glossary, bibliography) (Nonfiction. 5 & up)"
Building on years of experience in selecting animal facts and creating arresting illustrations, Jenkins surpasses his previous work with an amazing album characterized by clear organization, realistic images and carefully chosen examples.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2013
"Expertly imagined, composed, drawn and colored, this is Wiesner at his best. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A house cat pooh-poohs most proffered toys and gets his comeuppance tangling with a tiny alien spacecraft and its penny-sized adventurers.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 24, 2013
"Only a stooge couldn't love Ivy and Bean. (Fiction. 6-9)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 24, 2013
"A good pick for fairy-tale fans, especially those battling their own fears. (map) (Fantasy. 8-12)"
An isolated, insecure orphan living in magical Aletheia becomes a "real boy" when his ordered world crumbles and he must rely on himself.
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