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Children's and Teen: Middle School


Cover art for SELF PORTRAIT WITH SEVEN FINGERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 15, 2011

"This inspired collaboration adds a heightened poetic dimension to readers' understanding of Chagall's life and art. (Picture book/poetry/biography. 11 & up)"
U.S. Children's Poet Laureate Lewis and the prolific Yolen team up for a celebratory picture-book biography in verse of the 20th century painter and designer Marc Chagall (1887-1985) that may quickly become a favorite of art-loving families and museum docents. Read full book review >
Cover art for NURSERY RHYME COMICS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 11, 2011
edited by Chris Duffy

"As much as the visual styles may vary, the high levels of wit and invention never falter. (Graphic nursery rhymes. 5 & up)"
No fewer than 50 cartoonists and comic-book artists provide distinctive visual riffs on as many nursery rhymes in this memorable showcase. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE HOUND DOG'S HAIKU
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
by Michael J. Rosen, illustrated by Mary Azarian

"Brilliant in every way: poetically, visually—the Tao of dogginess! (Picture books/poetry. 5 & up)"
Pooches large and small, common and rare abound in this glorious collection of haiku. Read full book review >
Cover art for UNDER THE MAMBO MOON
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2011

"Despite a few good poems and the much-needed subject matter, the end result lacks cohesion. (author's note, glossary) (Poetry. 8-12)"
Durango's ambitious, inventive poetry collection on Latino music and dance covers an enticing subject but ultimately tries to do too much. Read full book review >
Cover art for WE ARE AMERICA
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2011

"Stunning. (Picture book/poetry. 8 & up)"
The Myers team shares their heartfelt and stirring vision of an America flawed but filled with promises and dreams. Read full book review >
Cover art for AT THE SEA FLOOR CAFÉ
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2011
by Leslie Bulion, illustrated by Leslie Evans

"EWSLUGp2006—even the surprise among the school of krill on the endpapers will make readers smile. (Informational poetry. 8-12)"
From snapping shrimp with bubble-shooting claws to the Osedax worm that digests whalebones on the ocean floor, intriguing and unusual sea creatures are introduced in this collection of 18 engaging poems written in a variety of forms. Read full book review >