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Cover art for SATURDAY IS DADURDAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
SATURDAY IS DADURDAY
by Robin Pulver, illustrated by R.W. Alley
"Readers will relate to her disappointment and cheer her on as she comes to her own creative solution. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Irrepressible Mimi and her father have named the day after Friday Dadurday. It is their special day to do everything together. But when Dad's work schedule changes, their weekend tradition is in jeopardy. Read full book review >
Cover art for TAFFY SALTWATER'S YUMMY SUMMER DAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
TAFFY SALTWATER'S YUMMY SUMMER DAY
by Michael Paraskevas, illustrated by Michael Paraskevas
" A muddled and not particularly pleasant tale of a day at the beach. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Taffy Saltwater and her friends set out to build the most spectacular sand castle ever. Read full book review >
Cover art for WATER IN THE PARK
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
Kirkus Star WATER IN THE PARK
by Emily Jenkins, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
"Water may flow in abundance through these pages, but this title is an outpouring of observation that repays careful readers richly. (Picture book. 3-6)"
From sunrise to sunset on a scorching summer day, people (and animals) use the water found in a park in many different ways. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE MIGHTY LALOUCHE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
THE MIGHTY LALOUCHE
by Matthew Olshan, illustrated by Sophie Blackall
"It remains to be seen whether young listeners will consider Lalouche a real contender. (author's note) (Picture book. 6-8)"
While he has no difficulty overcoming much larger and fiercer opponents in the boxing ring, the eponymous hero of this quirky collaboration may nonetheless struggle to find an appreciative audience. Read full book review >
Cover art for TOYS IN SPACE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
TOYS IN SPACE
by Mini Grey, illustrated by Mini Grey
"A preschool sibling to Adam Rex's The True Meaning of Smekday (2007). (Picture book. 4-7)"
Keenly intelligent artwork teeters on the delicious borderline of scariness in a nighttime toy adventure. Read full book review >
Cover art for THIS LITTLE PIGGY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
THIS LITTLE PIGGY
by Tim Harrington, illustrated by Tim Harrington
"The shoe is on the other foot when these talented piggies get their due, so consider this for storytimes or households that need an extra kick. (Picture book. 4-8)"
The lead singer of the indie rock band Les Savy Fav takes some time to consider the secret lives of toes. Read full book review >