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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


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 THE CITY KID & THE SUBURB KID
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2008
by Deb Pilutti, illustrated by Linda Bleck

"Readers may just start clamoring for their parents to take them on a trip. (Picture book. 3-8)"
The classic fable gets an update and a clever book design in this debut. Read full book review >
Cover art for CINDERELLA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2005
by Matthew Reinhart, illustrated by Matthew Reinhart

"Reinhart's retelling is solid from start to happily-ever-after finish. (Pop-up book. 4-8)"
Poor Cinderella. Read full book review >
Cover art for MOUSE MATCH
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 1997
adapted by Ed Young, illustrated by Ed Young

"It's a polished, effective presentation, for lap-sharing or story hours, and evidence that Young continuously redefines his role as a picture-book creator. (Picture book/folklore. 5-9)"
 The mouse-parents of a cherished mouse-daughter seek the greatest and most powerful suitor for her; the sun begs off, for it humbly admits it can be eclipsed by a cloud. Read full book review >
Cover art for BUNNY MONEY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 1997
by Rosemary Wells, illustrated by Rosemary Wells

"Either way, the book is a great adjunct to primary-grade math lessons. (Picture book. 4-7)"
 In the siblings' latest adventure, their grandmother is having a birthday (again! see Bunny Cakes, p. 67), so Ruby takes Max shopping. Read full book review >
Cover art for MR. MERLIN AND THE TURTLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 1996
by Seymour Chwast, illustrated by Seymour Chwast

"The humor is never pushy and always on target. (Picture book. 4+)"
 Mr. and Mrs. Merlin are bored with their pet turtle, so Mr. Merlin turns it into a bird. Read full book review >