BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Series: Want to Know

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 1, 2013

DINOSAURS

by Jozua Douglas, illustrated by Barbara van Rheenen

"A non-starter, despite the subject's ever-enduring allure. (Informational picture book. 6-8)"

Two poems, a finger-puppet project and a foldout mini-story fail to compensate for undistinguished art and a cursory sprinkling of dino-facts in this Dutch import. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Dec. 1, 2012

TRAVELING BY AIRPLANE

by Pierre Winters, illustrated by Tineke Meirinck

"An impressive amount of useful information in an inviting format, studded with humor. (Picture book. 4-8)"

Everything a youngster might want to know about air travel. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Dec. 1, 2012

PIRATES

by Suzan Boshouwers, illustrated by Marjolein Hund

"A lubberly addition to the fleet, kept afloat by its pictures. (Informational picture book. 6-8)"

Light scrapings of pirate lore are delivered by two children dressed to the hilt for their roles and leading a ragged but distinctly nonfearsome crew. Read full book review >