2010 Best Children's Books: Celebrating Friends & Family for Young Readers & Listeners (page 4)

Cover art for THERE'S GOING TO BE A BABY

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2010

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 >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2010

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 >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 4, 2010

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 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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