CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 3, 2013
"Hooray for Mr. Tiger and his wild ways! (Picture book. 3-7)"
There's a lot to go wild for in this picture-book celebration of individuality and self-expression.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 3, 2013
"Nothing short of spectacular, just like the journey it describes. (Informational picture book. 4-10)"
Floca took readers to the moon with the Apollo 11 mission in
Moonshot (2009); now he takes them across the country on an equally historic journey of 100 years earlier.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2013
"North American readers and listeners are likely to catch Anna's enthusiasm just as quickly. (Picture book. 3-7)"
On a family trip to the beach, Anna Hibiscus convinces her extended family to join her, splashing and laughing in the waves.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 29, 2013
"A quiet affirmation of a strong and close-knit family that, along with so many other African-Americans, found a better life as part of the Great Migration. (author's note) (Picture book. 4-8)"
With great affection, a Brooklyn girl tells the story of her grandmother, mother and a rope that forms a bond across three generations.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 27, 2013
"A superficial sketch, driven far more by its worthy agenda than by any effort or evident desire to connect with real readers. (Picture book. 7-9)"
An NFL quarterback and the "Queen of Christian Fiction" (so styled by
Time magazine) deliver a heaping shovelful of sugary inspiration.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 27, 2013
"Secret codes…science and math tidbits…hamster-translation websites…and the odd flying whale. ULTRA FRESH! (Humorous science fiction. 7-10)"
With the evil SPHDZ in control of the Brainwave, is there any hope left for mankind…or hamsterkind?
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