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2010 Best Children's Books: All Picture Books (page 4)

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Cover art for A SICK DAY FOR AMOS MCGEE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 25, 2010
Kirkus Star A SICK DAY FOR AMOS MCGEE
by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead
"This gentle, ultimately warm story acknowledges the care and reciprocity behind all good friendships: Much like Amos's watch, they must be wound regularly to remain true. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Amos McGee, an elderly zookeeper, enjoys a clockwork life (one teaspoonful of sugar for oatmeal, two for tea and the number five bus to work) until the sniffles force him to stay in bed and miss his daily visits with animal friends. Read full book review >
Cover art for CITY DOG, COUNTRY FROG
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 8, 2010
Kirkus Star CITY DOG, COUNTRY FROG
by Mo Willems, illustrated by Jon J Muth
"The image of a happy dog treading water with a frog on his head says it all. (Picture book. 3 & up)"
In Willems's latest, a departure from his urban sensibility as well as his first book as solely the author, a dog from the city explores new territory when he moves to the country and befriends a frog. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEAVER IS LOST
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 8, 2010
Kirkus Star BEAVER IS LOST
by Elisha Cooper, illustrated by Elisha Cooper
"Stunning in their simplicity, these pictures speak a thousand words. (Picture book. 3-7)"
When unflappable Beaver accidentally lands in the big city, he encounters challenges finding his way home. Read full book review >
Cover art for LING & TING
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2010
Kirkus Star LING & TING: NOT EXACTLY THE SAME!
by Grace Lin, illustrated by Grace Lin
"This spot-on depiction of twins celebrates individuality. (Early reader. 6-9)"
Newbery Honor author Lin makes a stunning entrée into the world of early readers. Read full book review >
Cover art for WALDEN THEN AND NOW
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2010
Kirkus Star WALDEN THEN AND NOW: AN ALPHABETICAL TOUR OF HENRY THOREAU’S POND
by Michael McCurdy, illustrated by Michael McCurdy
"An unusual yet entirely appropriate introduction to the famed hermit—and the other residents of Walden Pond. (source notes with quotes from Walden) (Alphabet book. 10 & up)"
This elegant alphabet book brilliantly conveys the essence of 19th-century American author, naturalist and philosopher Henry David Thoreau's solitary sojourn at Walden Pond. Read full book review >
Cover art for IN THE WILD
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star IN THE WILD
by David Elliott, illustrated by Holly Meade
"The poems, though they employ some sophisticated vocabulary, are short and direct, a feature that will demonstrate to verse-averse young readers that poetry can be powerful and pleasurable without being too complicated or threatening. (Picture book/poetry. 4-10)"
A stunning combination of poems and illustrations celebrating some of Earth's wildest and most beautiful creatures. Read full book review >