2010 Best Children's Books: All Picture Books (page 2)

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. 1, 2010

JIMI: SOUNDS LIKE A RAINBOW: A STORY OF THE YOUNG JIMI HENDRIX

by Gary Golio, illustrated by Javaka Steptoe

"Outstanding in every way. (biographical note, author's note, websites, illustrator's note, bibliography, discography) (Picture book/biography. 6-11)"

Golio examines Jimi Hendrix's childhood creativity as a nurtured progression that stoked an explosively influential expression in the '60s. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2010

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 >

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: 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: Sept. 1, 2010

SPORK

by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault

"A sublime little parable. (Picture book. 4-8)"

Children of mixed marriages are about to find an unlikely ally in their cutlery drawers. Read full book review >

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2010 Best Children's Books: All Picture Books (page 2)