CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"This lovely interpretation extends the concept of the song into a broader setting made accessible to children with memorable words and ever-so-sweet illustrations. (Picture book. 3-7)"
This new interpretation of the beloved Christmas carol focuses on an enchanting pair of bears, a parent and cub.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"The sweetly understated story has Spanish words and sentences skillfully woven into the text throughout with translations provided in parentheses. (author's note) (Picture book. 5-9)"
In this touching autobiographical prequel to Grandma's Records (2004), Velasquez recalls a special Christmas vacation during his childhood when he stayed with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"Enjoyable, if rough. (Picture book. 4-6)"
With a nod to the Christmas Grinch, the Kvetch (or "complainer") of Oyville sees nothing joyous about Hanukkah and proceeds to steal all the menorahs.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"She uses deep, saturated colors and swirling effects to create expressive illustrations that seem lit from within, creating a fantasy forest for Fletcher and his friends. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Fletcher the fretful fox returns for the third entry in this seasonally themed series with beautifully distinctive illustrations skillfully integrated with the text.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"There's nothing sugary sweet about this 21st-century riff on an old Christmas chestnut. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Kids who like electronics, robots, tools and gears might prefer this version of the old song to the original with the partridge in a pear tree.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"The Nguzo Saba, or seven principles of Kwanzaa, are appended. (Picture book. 3-7)"
