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2010 Best Children's Books: Books for Animal Lovers


Cover art for BEAVER IS LOST
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 8, 2010
by Elisha Cooper, illustrated by Elisha Cooper

"Stunning in their simplicity, these pictures speak a thousand words. (Picture book. 3-7)"
When unflappable Beaver accidentally lands in the big city, he encounters challenges finding his way home. Read full book review >
Cover art for IN THE WILD
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
by David Elliott, illustrated by Holly Meade

"The poems, though they employ some sophisticated vocabulary, are short and direct, a feature that will demonstrate to verse-averse young readers that poetry can be powerful and pleasurable without being too complicated or threatening. (Picture book/poetry. 4-10)"
A stunning combination of poems and illustrations celebrating some of Earth's wildest and most beautiful creatures. Read full book review >
Cover art for ROSLYN RUTABAGA AND THE BIGGEST HOLE ON EARTH!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
by Marie-Louise Gay, illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay

"Roslyn Rutabaga is one darned determined—and adorable—bunny. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Roslyn Rutabaga wakes up one morning with a grand plan: She wants to dig the Biggest Hole on Earth. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE RABBIT PROBLEM
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 2, 2010
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 MIMI’S DADA CATIFESTO
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2010
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 STABLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 12, 2010
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 >