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Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old

Cover art for SOLOMON CROCODILE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 20, 2011
SOLOMON CROCODILE
by Catherine Rayner, illustrated by Catherine Rayner
"Light and entertaining fun. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Solomon Crocodile annoys and irritates the other creatures in the swamp. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
BUMBLEBEE
illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway, by J.V. Wilson
"Informative and, in its way, lovely. (Picture book. 5-8)"
The pastoral life of a bumblebee queen. Read full book review >
Cover art for DO YOU HAVE A DOG?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
DO YOU HAVE A DOG?
by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Geraldo Valério
"Despite inherently child-friendly subject matter, a nonstarter. (Informational picture book. 4-8)"
A hodgepodge roundup of celebrity canines. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star WILLY
by Geert De Kockere, illustrated by Carll Cneut
"Readers will be inspired to think of Willy: These aren't defects, they're worthy attributes, capable of delivering something good. (Picture book. 4-8)"
In this fine, low-key parable, Willy the elephant sports all elephant particulars: floppy ears, stout legs, dinky tail, general bigness. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE ICE BEAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2011
THE ICE BEAR
by Jackie Morris, illustrated by Jackie Morris
"Visually stunning, the tale succeeds best as a fanciful, wistful cuddle-up bedtime story. (Picture book. 5-8)"
In a mythical time, animals and humans live harmoniously. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE STICKY DOLL TRAP
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2011
THE STICKY DOLL TRAP
by Jessica Souhami, illustrated by Jessica Souhami
"A visually enchanting and aurally engaging retelling of an old, old tale. (author's note) (Picture book/folktale. 5-8)"
Br'er Rabbit's ancestor, the West African rascal Hare, lives in this vividly delineated retelling. Read full book review >