Kirkus Star
THE KIRKUS STAR
Awarded to Books of Exceptional Merit

BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


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 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 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 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 >