2010 Best Children's Books: Picture Books to Make You Think (page 2)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 14, 2010

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 >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2010

13 WORDS

by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Maira Kalman

"This charming chef-d'oeuvre sings like a mezzo-soprano. (Picture book. 3-10)"

"WORD NUMBER 1: Bird. / The bird sits on the table." 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 >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 1, 2010

MIRROR

by Jeannie Baker, illustrated by Jeannie Baker

"Perfectly spectacular. (Picture book. All ages)"

This entirely original book is a strong contender to bring to a desert island, especially as it's two books in one. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 2, 2010

THE RABBIT PROBLEM

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 >

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2010 Best Children's Books: Picture Books to Make You Think (page 2)