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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for SUPER HAIR-O AND THE BARBER OF DOOM
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 21, 2013
by John Rocco, illustrated by John Rocco

"This won't answer those many preschool requests for superhero stories, but it does offer a go-with-the-flow bit of imaginative silliness. (Picture book. 3-6)"
A young superhero falls prey to a Samson complex. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOW TO NEGOTIATE EVERYTHING
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 21, 2013

"Firmly tongue in cheek, but even less sophisticated readers (and parents) should find these elemental suggestions helpful in getting to yes. (Picture book. 6-9, adult)"
Temper tantrums no longer working? "There are very few things in life that you can't get if you ask for them in a rational manner and offer something in return." Read full book review >
Cover art for A BIG GUY TOOK MY BALL!
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 21, 2013
by Mo Willems, illustrated by Mo Willems

"Nineteen books and five Geisel medals or honors along, Elephant and Piggie are still delivering funny, emotionally perceptive stories for just-emerging readers. As the big guy says: "BIG FUN!" (Early reader. 5-8)"
Gerald the elephant and Piggie return with another playground psychodrama, this one with a twist. Read full book review >
Cover art for BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 28, 2013
by Jamie A. Swenson, illustrated by David Walker

"A good but not great good-night picture book. (Picture book. 2-6)"
A nighttime thunderstorm results in a crowded bed when a little boy welcomes his pets to snuggle up with him and his teddy bear in this cumulative, rhyming story that is reminiscent of The Napping House but falters a bit in its pacing. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEN RIDES ON
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 28, 2013
by Matt Davies, illustrated by Matt Davies

"Great amusement for the bold and timid alike. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Young readers and listeners will feel like cheering when this unprepossessing hero gets his due. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHEN MERMAIDS SLEEP
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 28, 2013
by Ann Bonwill, illustrated by Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher

"Youngsters are sure to carry these images into their dreams. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Rhythmic lines will lull youngsters who are fully immersed in fairy-tale lore into a dreamy state. Read full book review >