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2010 Best Children's Books: All Picture Books (page 3)


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Cover art for MIMI’S DADA CATIFESTO
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2010
by Shelley Jackson, illustrated by Shelley Jackson

"Completely spectacular. (Picture book. 7 & up)"
This engaging picture book delivers a pleasurable story, dazzling artwork and a fascinating introduction to Dadaism. Read full book review >
Cover art for LMNO PEAS
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 5, 2010
by Keith Baker, illustrated by Keith Baker

"Peas out. (Picture book. 3-7)"
A passel of industrious peas narrates inventive, alphabetically arranged avocations: "We are peas—alphabet peas! / We work and play in the ABCs." Read full book review >
Cover art for SUMMER BIRDS
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 27, 2010
by Margarita Engle, illustrated by Julie Paschkis

"They, too, will imagine themselves growing up to follow their dreams. (historical note) (Picture book/biography. 4-9)"
It's not often that someone is born both a great scientist and a great artist, especially if that someone is a girl in the middle of the 17th century. 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 COUNTRY ROAD ABC
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2010
by Arthur Geisert, illustrated by Arthur Geisert

"A simply glorious barn and farm opus. (glossary) (Picture book. 5-9)"
Only someone who's walked the walk and driven the tractor—and is immensely creative besides—could take readers on such an accurate, realistic and fascinating alphabetic farmland journey. Read full book review >
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 >