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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2010
LITTLE MOUSE AND THE BIG CUPCAKE
by Thomas Taylor, illustrated by Jill Barton
"Paired with Don and Audrey Wood's classic The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear, this is a great lesson in sharing. (Picture book. 3-7)"
A little mouse with a big problem finds the answer in generosity. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 14, 2009
OUR CORNER GROCERY STORE
by Joanne Schwartz, illustrated by Laura Beingessner
"Occasionally, the text is excessively descriptive (the candies listed in the text are clearly labeled in the artwork, for example), but overall, this warm, home-baked offering from Toronto is an affectionate tribute to small nonno-and-nonna stores everywhere. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Anyone would be lucky to live near a grocery store like Anna Maria's Italian grandparents' charming place. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2008
THE APPLE-PIP PRINCESS
by Jane Ray, illustrated by Jane Ray
"Ray's trademark illustrations of vibrant scenes and delicate details enliven this satisfying, original fairy tale. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Since the queen's death, the heart has gone out of the kingdom. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2006
THE RUNAWAY DINNER
by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Bruce Ingman
"More sophisticated in structure than the classic tales and verses that inspired it, this madcap riff is for primary-grade readers—and their clever parents. (Picture book. 5-8)"
Just as a boy named Banjo is about to eat dinner, his sausage, Melvin, jumps up and runs off, accompanied by the dish, fork, knife, carrots (all girls named Caroline, Clara, etc.), peas (all boys named Peter, Percival and Paul) and so on. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2002
APPLE CIDER MAKING DAYS
by Ann Purmell, illustrated by Joanne Friar
"A great new addition to an overstuffed field. (Nonfiction. 4-8)"
Nothing says back-to-school more than an elementary school unit on apples. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2002
SPAGHETTI EDDIE
by Ryan SanAngelo, illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic
"The story has a good, zippy tempo and the waggish art makes it all seem possible, capturing Eddie in his cool, maverick glory. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Spaghetti makes the world go round; leastwise it does in this silly, jazzy tale that tips its hat to the unconventional in us. Read full book review >