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Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for SHOEBOX SAM
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
by Mary Brigid Barrett, illustrated by Frank Morrison

"A heartfelt exercise in morality with occasional stumbles along the way. (Picture book. 4-8)"
All those who labor and are footsore, find relief with Shoebox Sam. Read full book review >
Cover art for PRINCESS GRACE AND THE LITTLE LOST KITTEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011

"Clearly aimed right at the marketing sweet spot, the presentation, with its emphasis on frills and flounces, seems sadly at odds with the homespun simplicity of its putative foundation. (Picture book/religion. 4-7)"
Blatantly Disney-esque young princesses with flowing hair, huge eyes and fancy gowns are the linchpin of this new series designed to make the parables Jesus used understandable to today's little girls. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE LORD'S PRAYER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
edited by Rick Warren, illustrated by Richard Jesse Watson

"Both highly useful and beautiful—an unusual and welcome combination. (author's note, illustrator's note) (Picture book/religion. 3-8)"
Warren, author of the mega-bestseller The Purpose Driven Life (2002), and Watson join forces for a thoughtful and visually appealing introduction to the Protestant version of the Lord's Prayer (with forgiveness for debts, not trespasses). Read full book review >
Cover art for 17 CHRISTMASES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 3, 2010
by Dandi Daley Mackall, illustrated by Michele Noiset

"Endpaper maps show smiling relatives standing in their appropriate locations, though the states are not identified. (Picture book. 5-9)"
An eight-year-old boy narrates this first-person story in lockstep rhyme about his family's cross-country travels to celebrate Christmas with far-flung relatives and friends. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BIBLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
adapted by Marie-Hélène Delval, illustrated by Götting

This introduction to the Christian Bible uses a simple format that is accessible both to younger children and new readers. Read full book review >
Cover art for BABY BLESSINGS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 26, 2010
by Deloris Jordan, illustrated by James E. Ransome

"An unsatisfactory execution for what was a lovely idea with an ideal author-and-artist pairing. (Picture book. 4-7)"
A baby is born and he will "always be loved with a love that knows no bounds." Read full book review >