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Children's and Teen: 9 - 11 years old


Cover art for THE ODYSSEY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
by Sam Ita, illustrated by Sam Ita

"Homer himself would be agog. (Pop-up classic. 10-13)"
A highlight-reel version of Odysseus' journey home, framed as a graphic novel and plastered with fantastically dramatic pop-ups and other special effects. Read full book review >
Cover art for 3-D THEATER:  OCEAN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 25, 2011
by Kathryn Jewitt, illustrated by Tom Connell

"Uninspired, overall, though the 3-D scenes may supply young Cousteaus with a few moments of pleasant discovery. (Pop-up nonfiction. 9-10)"
Four paper dioramas teeming with sea life add a visual boost to this otherwise quick and conventional tour of "the last great wilderness on Earth." Read full book review >
Cover art for AESOP'S FABLES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011

"Timeless wisdom, splendidly decked out. (Pop-up fables. 6-10)"
Huge, extravagantly designed and detailed pop-up illustrations for 10 classic cautionary tales showcase a trio of uncommon talents. Read full book review >
Cover art for AMAZING POP-UP TRUCKS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
by Robert Crowther, illustrated by Robert Crowther

"An inferior (though still engaging for the right audience) follow-up to the far better-made and more feature-rich Amazing Pop-Up Big Machines (2010). (Pop-up nonfiction. 7-9)"
Low production values and uninspired paper engineering keep this gallery of megatrucks in the garage. Read full book review >
Cover art for COUNT 1 TO 10
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2011
by Kees Moerbeek, illustrated by Kees Moerbeek

"A grand way to promote art appreciation, as well as numeracy. (Pop-up. 5-12, adult)"
A showpiece of popup design features the numbers one through 10 worked into multileveled constructs of dazzling virtuosity. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEAUTIFUL OOPS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
by Barney Saltzberg, illustrated by Barney Saltzberg

"A festive invitation to creative liberation. (Pop-up. 4-12)"
A pleasingly tactile exploration of the possibilities inherent in mistakes. Read full book review >