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2010 Best Children's Books: Celebrating Friends & Family for Young Readers & Listeners (page 3)


Cover art for REMEMBERING CRYSTAL
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2010
by Sebastian Loth, illustrated by Sebastian Loth

"This simple, honest presentation deserves room on the shelf. (Picture book. 3-8)"
Friendship can live forever. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT IF?
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 27, 2010

"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 >
Cover art for SHARK VS. TRAIN
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2010
by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

"It's hard to choose; both are winners. (Picture book. 3-6)"
With two boys at a toy chest, one clutching a shark and the other a train, thus begins the most unlikeliest of competitions. Read full book review >
Cover art for HAMSTER AND CHEESE
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2010
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 SAY HELLO!
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2010
by Rachel Isadora, illustrated by Rachel Isadora

"Simply enchanting. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Today Carmelita visits her Abuela Rosa, but to get there she must walk. Read full book review >
Cover art for DEAR PRIMO
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2010
by Duncan Tonatiuh, illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh

In a story based on the author's childhood experiences, two cousins, Charlie and Carlitos, exchange letters. Read full book review >