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Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old

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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER
by Allen Say, illustrated by Allen Say
"This is as much a story about cultural pride as it about self-esteem and problem-solving, from which all can draw a lesson. (Picture book. 5-8)"
When an episode of teasing makes Yuriko doubt herself--her name, her heritage, her interests--her father gently guides her back to her roots and herself. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
ONE VERY TIRED WOMBAT
by Renée Treml, illustrated by Renée Treml
"Elegant, informative, engaging. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Count from one to 10 with some unusual avian creatures (and the titular mammal). Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
ON THE FARM: OUR HOLIDAY WITH UNCLE KEV
by Roland Harvey, illustrated by Roland Harvey
"Harvey's mirth and ingenuity are apparent throughout, and though some components misfire, many more are delightfully daffy. Like a big box of chocolates. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Uncle Kevin has a farm, e-i-e-i-oh, there's a lot going on there! Read full book review >
Cover art for MONSIEUR ALBERT RIDES TO GLORY
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
MONSIEUR ALBERT RIDES TO GLORY
by Peter Smith, illustrated by Bob Graham
"Slow and steady wins the race--though being tardy enough to miss the avalanche helps. (Picture book. 6-8)"
Framing a distant cousin to "The Tortoise and the Hare" in loosely sketched watercolors and delicious dactyls, Graham and his brother-in-law present an aging but game Parisian who quixotically enters a bicycle race to the Côte d'Azur. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
EMPTY FRIDGE
by Gaëtan Dorémus, illustrated by Gaëtan Dorémus
"A delicious celebration of community can-do. (Picture book. 3-6)"
The many and varied occupants of an apartment house in a French city have been busy all day, talking on the phone, cycling, playing music, working, having lunch; so busy, in fact, that--quel désastre!--no one has remembered to buy any food! Read full book review >
Cover art for THE EMU THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
THE EMU THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG
by Yvonne Morrison, illustrated by Heath McKenzie
"A riotous romp, with appealingly quirky creatures. (Picture book. 4-7)"
When some Down Under desperadoes birdnap a voracious emu, they get more than they bargained for. Read full book review >