CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2010
"Besides one worn-out misconception (Africa appearing visually homogeneous and labeled as a single place), this weirdly wonderful tale will bring readers the same gently poignant joy the characters feel as they see—but never define or question—the wheel's revelations. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Delicate color harmonies and a flavor of magical realism take this beyond standard animal fantasy.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2008
"It is entirely possible that this offering will not only acquaint readers with the man and his poetry but will also inspire creativity—Williams would no doubt be pleased. (timelines, bibliography, author's note, illustrator's note) (Picture book/biography. 8-12)"
With plain words, appropriate to the style of this master of clear and precisely worded poetry, and brilliant images, Bryant and Sweet introduce Williams and his poetry in a fresh, accessible way.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 12, 2008
"Good choice, kid. (Picture book. 6-8)"
Weary of never seeing his working mother after school, a lad imagines building a robotic parent who would make all his favorite foods, do his homework, never tell him to brush and would take care of the odd bully or obnoxious neighbor to boot.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2006
"Prepare for repeated readings and I-Spy-type audience participation. (Picture book. 2-6)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2003
"Designed for ages two to four, these board books will also have a place in the hands of kindergarten and first-grade students, giving beginning readers in either English or Spanish a bite-size opportunity for read-alone success. (Board book. 2-6)"
First-timer Powell, wife of Secretary of State Colin Powell, offers a straightforward text of four sentences, in each edition, allows a young bear to detail the handy uses he finds for his wagon—pushing, pulling, going uphill and down, etc. Irregularly occurring rhymes add a hint of musicality to each version, and the illustrations supply details not included in the words, allowing young listeners to supplement the telling.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 30, 2002
"Like Sylvester, Pearl, Caleb, or, for that matter, Dr. De Soto, Sheldon learns that inner stuff is more important than outer form or size. (Picture book. 6-8)"
Egan (A Mile From Ellington Station, 2001, etc.) ventures onto William Steig territory with an offbeat Halloween tale about a porcine short-order cook discovering the true meaning of courage.
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