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2010 Best Children's Books: All Picture Books (page 7)

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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 PECAN PIE BABY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star 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 >
Cover art for THE CHIRU OF HIGH TIBET
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star THE CHIRU OF HIGH TIBET: A TRUE STORY
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, illustrated by Linda S. Wingerter
"Inspiration for scientists and ecologists everywhere. (author's note) (Informational picture book. 5-10)"
In free verse as beautiful as the landscape she describes, Martin tells the ecological plight of the chiru, the tiny antelope-like creatures of the northern plains of Tibet. Read full book review >
Cover art for THERE'S GOING TO BE A BABY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star THERE'S GOING TO BE A BABY
by John Burningham, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
"Heavy paper, generous trim, amusing endpapers and, above all, beautifully evoked relationships combine for a winning package. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Burningham and Oxenbury team for a poignant treatment of a preschooler's ambivalence about a forthcoming new sibling. Read full book review >
Cover art for 13 WORDS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star 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 >
Cover art for ART & MAX
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2010
Kirkus Star 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 >