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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2013
Kirkus Star 123 VERSUS ABC
by Mike Boldt, illustrated by Mike Boldt
"Readers won't care whether it's about letters or numbers--they will be too busy poring over the artwork and laughing. (Picture book. 4-7)"
On a scale from one to 10, what's your favorite color of the alphabet? Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2013
TONY BALONEY: SCHOOL RULES
by Pam Muñoz Ryan, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham
"This is likely to soothe the fears of those similarly nervous about their ability to follow the school rules. (Early reader. 5-7)"
Tony Baloney doesn't have to worry about sibling problems today--it's the first day of school. But will he be better able to behave there? Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2013
FROGOSAURUS VS. THE BOG MONSTER
by Paul Harrison, illustrated by Tom Knight
"Younger reluctant readers and recent early-reader grads alike will glory in this unlikely romp's broad menu of creature-feature clichés. (Fantasy. 7-9)"
Twins Sammy and Tammy save their town from not one, but two monsters loosed by a villainous land developer in this eco-themed muckfest. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2013
THE LEGEND OF THE JERSEY DEVIL
by Trinka Hakes Noble, illustrated by Gerald Kelley
"Suspenseful, with captivating illustrations. (Picture book/folktale. 6-10)"
A delightfully spooky picture-book rendering of the famed Jersey Devil legend. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2013
OZZIE AND THE ART CONTEST
by Dana Sullivan, illustrated by Dana Sullivan
"Once the story's lesson is revealed, there is little reason to read this one again. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Ozzie enters the art contest at school only to be disappointed at the results. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2013
CHARLIE THE RANCH DOG: WHERE'S THE BACON?
by Ree Drummond, illustrated by Diane DeGroat
"Fans of Charlie's previous picture books will like reading more about his life on the ranch, but others might concur with Rowdy as he naps on the sofa: "Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz." (Early reader. 5-8)"
Basset hound Charlie learns to share with a visiting yellow Lab named Rowdy in this mildly entertaining early reader. Read full book review >