CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 27, 2011
"Sensitive, restrained--but festive too…with a closing note that China has over 100 million migrant workers, many separated from their families except during the holiday. (Picture book. 6-8)"
Chinese New Year brings a young family joyously but all-too-briefly back together in this poignant import.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
"The arresting illustrations and the reworked version of the song are intriguing, but the insensitive cultural inferences and unclear or incorrect text are serious drawbacks. (Picture book. 4-7)"
This misguided effort offers explanations of many aspects of traditional African cultures within the structure of the oft-parodied holiday classic, "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
"The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers (2007) remains the quintessential interpretation, but there is room on the Christmas bookshelves for the Engelbreit version as well. (Picture book. 4-7) "
Engelbreit extends her collection of traditional children's stories with this retelling of the Christmas classic, which blends well with the artist's signature style of highly ornamented illustrations bursting with bows, candies and fantasy flowers.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
"Some joyless adults will object to the "stinky baby" theme, but lots of kids will find the mischievous mayhem a refreshing alternative to sticky-sweet holiday stories. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Six-year-old Joy has a less-than-joyful attitude at Christmas due to her boisterous baby brother, Sam.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
"A cozy Christmas present for Brett's devoted fans. (author's note) (Picture book. 3-7)"
The snowy Scandinavian setting used in Brett's previous stories about trolls is again the backdrop for this latest Christmas offering from the beloved and prolific illustrator.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 31, 2011
"This clever marriage of information and illustration soars high. (bibliography of adult sources, quote sources, acknowledgements, period photo) (Picture book/biography. 4-8)"
This bright, brimming picture biography commemorates Tony Sarg, a brilliant, self-taught artist whose innovative helium balloons delighted legions of Macy's parade watchers from 1928 on.
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