CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013
"The story has a lesson worth learning: If a girl has to change "the way she looks and acts" to interest a guy, then maybe that guy isn't worth interesting. (Fiction. 8-12)"
Things don't work out as intended when an overorganized, fiercely determined girl tries to get a handsome boy to like her by following a rigidly detailed "Love Plan."
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013
"A sweet, funny, sincere story in which siblings work together. (Fantasy. 8-11)"
What happens when your playfully sentient stone palace goes off kilter and leaves you a bright orange egg to care for--secretly?
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013
"A gift of a book for new readers. (Early reader. 6-9)"
Little Dana needs big lessons in kindness more than any birthday present--unless a present can teach her something, that is.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013
"Audiences can skip this amateur hour at the National Symphony. (notes for parents and teachers, matching game, facts, a page for a written response) (Informational picture book. 6-8)
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When Maestro Mouse loses his baton, a group of young concertgoers conduct a search through all the sections of the orchestra.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013
"There's a sly edginess to characters who'll do anything to be eaten, but this particular pickled sourpuss loses his tang as he lowers his expectations. (Picture book. 4-7)"
As some ingredients have more flavor before cooking, this edible protagonist has more flavor before he learns his lesson.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 7, 2013
"A muddle. (Picture book. 4-7)"
