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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for MR. TIGER GOES WILD
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 3, 2013
by Peter Brown, illustrated by Peter Brown

"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. Read full book review >
Cover art for LOCOMOTIVE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 3, 2013
by Brian Floca, illustrated by Brian Floca

"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. Read full book review >
Cover art for SPLASH, ANNA HIBISCUS!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2013
by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia

"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. Read full book review >
Cover art for THIS IS THE ROPE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 29, 2013
by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by James Ransome

"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. Read full book review >
Cover art for GO AHEAD AND DREAM
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 27, 2013
by Karen Kingsbury, illustrated by Greg Banning

"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. Read full book review >
Cover art for SPACEHEADZ
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 27, 2013
by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Shane Prigmore

"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? Read full book review >