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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for THE OLD TREE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2007
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 >
Cover art for MYSTERY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 29, 2003
by Arthur Geisert, illustrated by Arthur Geisert

"Clever and ingenious with a great title: wonderful entertainment. (Picture book. 5-9)"
Geisert hits a new stride in this inventive, engaging mystery as a young piglet girl goes with her grandpa to the art museum for copying day—when the museum is closed and artists can come and paint or draw the collection. Read full book review >