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Cover art for WHY THE CRAWFISH LIVES IN THE MUD
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2009
WHY THE CRAWFISH LIVES IN THE MUD
by Johnette Downing, illustrated by Johnette Downing
"Skip the pictures. (Crawfish Fun Facts) (Picture book. 4-8)"
In this original pourquoi tale, hungry Crawfish spies the fish that Crab has just caught for his dinner. Read full book review >
Cover art for ST. PATRICK AND THE THREE BRAVE MICE
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2009
ST. PATRICK AND THE THREE BRAVE MICE
by Joyce A. Stengel, illustrated by Herb Leonhard
"The briefly told tale doesn't quite match Sheila MacGill-Callahan's The Last Snake in Ireland (1999), illustrated by Will Hillenbrand (an entirely different story), for action or lively language, but it does offer a courageous heroine and a good measure of suspense. (afterword) (Picture book. 6-8)"
In this original spin-off of a renowned legend, a snake filches the hand bell that St. Read full book review >
Cover art for DANIEL AND THE LORD OF LIONS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2008
DANIEL AND THE LORD OF LIONS
by Gloria Jean Pinkney, illustrated by Robert Casilla
"A solid treatment, both textually and visually. (author's note) (Picture book/religion. 6-9)"
The Old Testament story of Daniel in the lions' den is smoothly retold in this longer story for children in the early elementary grades. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2008
HARRIET DANCING
by Ruth Symes, illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church
"Church's bold, brightly colored collage illustrations add some much-needed zest and dimension to an otherwise prosaic offering. (Picture book. 3-6)"
On her way to visit her friend Ivor, Harriet the Hedgehog encounters a group of lovely dancing butterflies. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 24, 2008
MORTIMER’S FIRST GARDEN
by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Dan Andreasen
"Demands too many leaps of faith. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Mortimer the mouse is just about to chomp down on his sunflower seed when he hears "the big people" who share his house talking about gardening. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE OLD TREE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2007
Kirkus Star THE OLD TREE: AN ENVIRONMENTAL FABLE
by Ruth Brown, illustrated by Ruth Brown
"A nifty environmental fable with a sophisticated text and Brown's gorgeous acrylic-and-watercolor illustrations. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A pigeon mail carrier marshals tree creatures to save their beloved home. Read full book review >