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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 >
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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 PECAN PIE BABY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star PECAN PIE BABY
by Jaqueline Woodson, illustrated by Sophie Blackall
"Fresh and wise. (Picture book. 3-7)"
A feisty big-sister-to-be narrates her ambivalence about her mama's impending childbirth. 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 THERE'S GOING TO BE A BABY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star THERE'S GOING TO BE A BABY
by John Burningham, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
"Heavy paper, generous trim, amusing endpapers and, above all, beautifully evoked relationships combine for a winning package. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Burningham and Oxenbury team for a poignant treatment of a preschooler's ambivalence about a forthcoming new sibling. Read full book review >
Cover art for WE ARE IN A BOOK!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 14, 2010
Kirkus Star WE ARE IN A BOOK!
by Mo Willems, illustrated by Mo Willems
"You bet. (Early reader. 4-8)"
Stalwart friends Piggie and Gerald the elephant push the metafictive envelope in a big way when they realize that "someone is looking at us." Read full book review >