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2010 Best Children's Books: All Picture Books (page 6)

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star BUNNY DAYS
by Tao Nyeu
"Scenes of baffled wee white bunnies spinning on delicate cycle, popping out of vacuum bags and holding their powder-puff tails add to the overall whimsy, hapless humor and total charm. (dust jacket opens into poster) (Picture book. 3-5)"
Three tiny tales feature two goats whose domestic activities wreak havoc on six bunnies until a resourceful bear saves the day. Read full book review >
Cover art for MR. ELEPHANTER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star MR. ELEPHANTER
by Lark Pien, illustrated by Lark Pien
"With a slightly old-fangled atmosphere, expressive line work and balmy watercolors, Pien has created a sense of well being, where all is (mostly) right in the best of worlds. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A day in the life of Mr. Elephanter is a slice from the bygone, when the scale and pace of life didn't require medication. Mr. Elephanter, clearly a mild and loving soul, works at the elephantery, tending a small tribe of elephanties. Read full book review >
Cover art for HIP HOP DOG
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2010
Kirkus Star HIP HOP DOG
by Chris Raschka, illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky

A neglected pup raps a bravado-laced memoir that chronicles his life on the street and gradual embrace of hip-hop culture. Read full book review >
Cover art for MAD AT MOMMY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star 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 >
Cover art for WHAT IF?
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 27, 2010
Kirkus Star WHAT IF?
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
"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 UBIQUITOUS
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2010
Kirkus Star UBIQUITOUS: CELEBRATING NATURE’S SURVIVORS
by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Beckie Prange
"Lovely. (glossary) (Picture book/poetry. 8 & up)"
Sidman delights with another gorgeous collection of poems celebrating the natural world, this time focusing on species remarkable for their ability to adapt and thrive in an often-harsh world. Read full book review >