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2010 Best Children's Books: Books for Animal Lovers

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Cover art for BUNNY DAYS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star BUNNY DAYS
by Tao Nyeu
"Scenes of baffled wee white bunnies spinning on delicate cycle, popping out of vacuum bags and holding their powder-puff tails add to the overall whimsy, hapless humor and total charm. (dust jacket opens into poster) (Picture book. 3-5)"
Three tiny tales feature two goats whose domestic activities wreak havoc on six bunnies until a resourceful bear saves the day. Read full book review >
Cover art for HIP HOP DOG
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2010
Kirkus Star HIP HOP DOG
by Chris Raschka, illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky

A neglected pup raps a bravado-laced memoir that chronicles his life on the street and gradual embrace of hip-hop culture. Read full book review >
Cover art for MIMI’S DADA CATIFESTO
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2010
Kirkus Star MIMI’S DADA CATIFESTO
by Shelley Jackson, illustrated by Shelley Jackson
"Completely spectacular. (Picture book. 7 & up)"
This engaging picture book delivers a pleasurable story, dazzling artwork and a fascinating introduction to Dadaism. Read full book review >
Cover art for UBIQUITOUS
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2010
Kirkus Star UBIQUITOUS: CELEBRATING NATURE’S SURVIVORS
by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Beckie Prange
"Lovely. (glossary) (Picture book/poetry. 8 & up)"
Sidman delights with another gorgeous collection of poems celebrating the natural world, this time focusing on species remarkable for their ability to adapt and thrive in an often-harsh world. Read full book review >
Cover art for HAMSTER AND CHEESE
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2010
HAMSTER AND CHEESE: GUINEA PIG, PET SHOP PRIVATE EYE, #1
by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue
"Middle graders will close this and ask right away for Detective Pants's next caper. (animal facts) (Graphic mystery. 8-12)"
There is skullduggery afoot at Mr. Venezi's Pets & Stuff: Someone keeps stealing his sandwich, which he puts outside the koala cage every day. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT IF?
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 27, 2010
Kirkus Star WHAT IF?
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
"Simply gorgeous. (Picture book. 3-6)"
What if two seals are playing with a beach ball and it rolls up on shore? Read full book review >