Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 1, 2011

DAVE AND VIOLET

by Sarah Adams, illustrated by Sarah Adams

"A fitting fable for the very young about friendship and diversity. (Picture book. 3-6)"

Violet's best friend Dave has a hard time fitting in. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2011

THE LAND OF LONG AGO

by Elsa Beskow, illustrated by Elsa Beskow

"An old-fashioned telling with definite contemporary appeal. (Picture book. 4-8)"

A beloved Swedish tale, literally from long ago, is now published in English. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Dec. 1, 2010

THE MELANCHOLIC MERMAID

by Kallie George, illustrated by Abigail Halpin

"The epilogue has an unexpected, romantic twist—heroic, adventurous, idealized—that bodes well for a sequel. (Picture book. 6-9)"

A mermaid is born with two tails, and a boy is born with webbed fingers in this lengthy original fairy tale. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2010

WHERE GIANTS HIDE

by Mij Kelly, illustrated by Ross Collins

"Make sure to experience this ebullient celebration. (Picture book. 4-7)"

A small girl searches for magic across bright red and blue pages. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Dec. 1, 2009

TELL ME A DRAGON

by Jackie Morris, illustrated by Jackie Morris

"Together with the brief verses, the images will appeal to all who love to make believe. (Picture book. 3-6)"

A beguiling invitation to the diverse, fantastical realms of dragons. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 2009

PERSEPHONE

by Sally Pomme Clayton, illustrated by Virginia Lee

"A beautiful retelling of an enduring myth. (Picture book/mythology. 7-10)"

When Hades sees Persephone gathering flowers in a field, he carries her off to the underworld to be his queen. Read full book review >

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