CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 11, 2011
"Young fans of historical fiction series will enjoy this, as will anyone who enjoys a funny family story about Christmas preparations. (Picture book. 4-9)"
When Pa brings home a turkey poult to raise for Christmas dinner, hilarious complications ensue in this heartwarming family story set in 19th-century New York City.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 11, 2011
"There are many good stories still to tell about the Boy Who Never Grew Up, but this isn't one of them. (Fantasy. 9-12)"
A petulant brat brings Girl Power to a Neverland devoid of whimsy and charm in this unnecessary sequel to
Peter Pan.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011
"A quick read, with plenty of rococo weapons, characters and creatures (notably reindeer). (Fantasy. 9-11)"
Streaks of preciousness mar, or at least mark, an "origins" tale framed as a monumental struggle between the King of Nightmares and a Cossack bandit plainly destined for a later career bringing gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011
"This is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. (Picture book. 4-9)"
With a tip of the stocking cap to Amelia Bedelia, Bloch offers a charming Christmas story interwoven with common expressions that can be interpreted in more than one way, illustrated in a refreshing collage style that combines pen-and-ink drawings and photographs.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011
"Younger children who are not ready for all the information in the letters will enjoy just singing along with the clever parody, while older kids will appreciate Max's witty writing style. (Picture book. 3-9)"
This geographically based series with a "Twelve Days of Christmas" structure continues with the latest entry set in Washington State.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"The author's artistic license creates a modern fable with a pleasant provenance for the song, but it's not clear enough that this is fiction. (Picture book. 6-9)"
Harris offers a fictionalized interpretation of the circumstances surrounding the beloved carol's composition in Savannah, Ga., in the era just before the Civil War.
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