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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SNIFF FOR
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
by Nancy Krulik, illustrated by Sebastien Braun

"Not much to chew on here. (London facts) (Fantasy. 5-8)"
Magical travel, doggy style. Read full book review >
Cover art for PEST IN SHOW
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013

"This silly read-, dance- and sing-aloud could be a smash hit. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Backyard insect thespians Ladybug and her pesky younger brother Fly compete to star in this hilarious pun-filled performance, sure to tickle the fancy of fun- and pun-loving youngsters and would-be young stars. Read full book review >
Cover art for TRUCK STOP
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
by Anne Rockwell, illustrated by Melissa Iwai

"For truck lovers everywhere. (Picture book. 2-6)"
A day in the life of a truck stop as told by its youngest worker, whose love for the place is very clear. Read full book review >
Cover art for OCTOPUS ALONE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
by Divya Srinivasan, illustrated by Divya Srinivasan

"A gentle, positive story set in a world far less scary than that of Pixar's Nemo. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Shy Octopus flees the sea horses who dance into her cozy cave, but the deeper ocean is lonely and a little scary, so she returns to her friends in the lively reef. Read full book review >
Cover art for BELLA'S RULES
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
by Elissa Haden Guest, illustrated by Abigail Halpin

"A winner. (Picture book. 4-8)"
As one might guess from the title, boisterous Bella's rules are in serious conflict with the family rules. Read full book review >
Cover art for DON'T EAT THE BABY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 16, 2013
by Amy Young, illustrated by Amy Young

"Who would have thought that threatened cannibalism could yield such a sweet and original little read in a market glutted with new-sibling stories? (Picture book. 3-7)"
They'll eat him up they love him so. Or so this new big brother fears. Read full book review >