CHILDREN'S
Released: May 28, 2013
"Boy and birds alike sing with infectious joy in this loving tribute, and the 3-song CD that comes with it is a nifty bonus. (Picture book. 3-5)"
The simplest and arguably best
Sesame Street song serves as text to an almost equally elemental storyline in which music serves as the wind beneath a little bird's wings.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 28, 2013
"Wholesome, down-to-earth fun. (Fiction. 12-18)"
This sixth installment brings levelheaded songwriter and pop star Sunday Tolliver's career and romantic life to a comfortable--if not definitive--conclusion.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 29, 2013
"Awkwardly and believably, this sensitive novel reveals an artistic teen adapting to family, disability and friendships in all their flawed beauty. (Fiction. 13-17)"
Originally a novella published in the magazine
Cicada and the winner of the SCBWI Magazine Merit Award in Fiction, Kamata's latest is a sharp, unusual coming-of-age novel.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 30, 2013
"Nevertheless, the chaste romantic subplot and family-friendly conclusion will satisfy readers in search of comfort rather than action. (quotation sources) (Fiction. 11-14)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 31, 2013
"A worthwhile, eco-friendly bilingual edition. (Picture book. 5-10)"
A grandmother's vision and instruction inspires a little girl to change the desolate look of her inner-city neighborhood by encouraging the community to plant a series of vegetable gardens.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 31, 2013
"Lacking humor and absurdity, this story doesn't hold a candle to classics in the same vein, like The Napping House, but could be a useful addition to a bilingual library. (musical score) (Picture book. 2-5)"
Debut illustrator Flores offers a contemporary take on a traditional folk song in both Spanish and English.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 31, 2013
"An intriguing, positive glimpse into Inuit traditional culture. (Picture book. 4-9)"
An Inuit boy begins to understand his puppy with the help of his grandfather, an experienced sled-dog owner.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 31, 2013
"Art as the ultimate sustainer of life--food for thought, albeit puzzling. (Picture book. 4-7)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"Well-executed, clean fun with a heart. (Graphic-and-prose fiction. 12 & up)"
A hybrid graphic-and-prose novel starring Jeremy Duncan from the author and illustrator's comic strip
Zits covers well-trodden ground with charm and humor.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"While not much of a guessing game, little ones will enjoy the action of interactive elements. (Board book. 18 mos.-3)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"A fine choice for lift-the-flap fans, but touch-and-feel enthusiasts should try other offerings. (Board book. 1-3)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
"Despite the positivity, much of the sentiment and imagery will go over the heads of babies and toddlers. (Board book. 2-3)"
