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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for AESOP'S FABLES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011

"Timeless wisdom, splendidly decked out. (Pop-up fables. 6-10)"
Huge, extravagantly designed and detailed pop-up illustrations for 10 classic cautionary tales showcase a trio of uncommon talents. Read full book review >
Cover art for UNDER THE HOOD
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011

"A droll visit to a garage that's anything but five-star. (Lift-the-flap picture book. 5-7)"
In this witty, flap-happy episode, a crew of lazy mechanics fix Mr. Bear's car--but only temporarily. Read full book review >
Cover art for GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram

"The book is available in just about every format--but this is the perfect one. (Pop-up picture book. 3-6)"
It's hard to believe that a pop-up wasn't the creators' original intention, so seamlessly do moveable parts dovetail into this modern classic's storyline. Read full book review >
Cover art for OLIVER
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011

"The back of the book proclaims that what happens in this story is "[b]ecause miracles happen." Children may not be so sure. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Picture-book minimalism is taken to an almost unnatural extreme with this avant-garde presentation of a very familiar concept. Read full book review >
Cover art for WORMS FOR LUNCH?
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
by Leonid Gore, illustrated by Leonid Gore

"Sure to be a popular choice for storytimes, with its short sentences and simple vocabulary, this is also a solid choice for beginning readers. (Picture book. 3-7)"
"Who eats worms for lunch?" Read full book review >
Cover art for ROLY-POLY EGG
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
by Kali Stileman, illustrated by Kali Stileman

"Vibrant designs breathe life into this mama, highlighting one endearing fowl with a ferocious heart. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Mother love leads to near tragedy in this tale of an egg. Read full book review >