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2010 Best Children's Books: Books for Animal Lovers

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 2, 2010
Kirkus Star THE RABBIT PROBLEM
by Emily Gravett, illustrated by Emily Gravett
"Endless fun to pore over for kids and math-minded or geeky adults. (Picture book. 4-9, Adult)"
In Gravett's gifted hands, an old math problem springs to life—and more life and more life! Read full book review >
Cover art for AND THEN THERE WERE GNOMES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2010
AND THEN THERE WERE GNOMES
by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue
"A gem—please, tell us we'll be seeing more of Sasspants! (Graphic fiction. 6-11)"
The denizens of Mr Venezi's Pets & Stuff return for another hilarious mystery. Read full book review >
Cover art for STABLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 12, 2010
Kirkus Star STABLE
by Ted Lewin, illustrated by Ted Lewin
"Beautiful. (author's note) (Picture book. 4-8)"
As he did in his acclaimed At Gleason's Gym (2007), Lewin conveys the spirit of a Brooklyn institution through sumptuously detailed, luminous watercolors. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2010
Kirkus Star ART & MAX
by David Wiesner, illustrated by David Wiesner
"In this illustrator's world, mind-blowing art comes from accident, if you're brave enough (like Max) to smile and take an awkward leap. (Picture book. 4-10)"
Two lizards, one an unbridled enthusiast and the other a restrained snoot, stumble along a circuitous creative path together, making art through mishap and engaging all kinds of media along the way. Read full book review >
Cover art for MAD AT MOMMY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star MAD AT MOMMY
by Komako Sakai, illustrated by Komako Sakai
"Charming, classy and current. (Picture book. 3-7)"
This little bunny is in one big huff, and he must tell his mommy exactly how he feels. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE CHIRU OF HIGH TIBET
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star THE CHIRU OF HIGH TIBET: A TRUE STORY
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, illustrated by Linda S. Wingerter
"Inspiration for scientists and ecologists everywhere. (author's note) (Informational picture book. 5-10)"
In free verse as beautiful as the landscape she describes, Martin tells the ecological plight of the chiru, the tiny antelope-like creatures of the northern plains of Tibet. Read full book review >