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2011 Best Books for Children: Books for Animal Lovers (page 3)


Cover art for IF I NEVER FOREVER ENDEAVOR
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 11, 2011
by Holly Meade, illustrated by Holly Meade

"An irresistible invitation to test those wings and fly. (Picture book. 4-8)"
To fly or not to fly is the question for a little bird weighing the pros and cons of launching into the unknown. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE MANATEE SCIENTISTS
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 11, 2011

"Overall, it lives up to the standards set by others in this stellar series. (maps, resources, glossary, author's note, index) (Nonfiction. 10-14)"
This latest addition to an always-intriguing series describes the work of Fernando Rosas, John Reynolds and Lucy Keith studying manatees in different parts of the world. Read full book review >
Cover art for ME...JANE
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 5, 2011

"Backmatter includes a pithy biography, additional photographs and a letter and drawing from Jane herself—children will thrill at the connection. (Picture book/biography. 2-10)"
Little Jane Goodall and Jubilee (her toy chimpanzee) ramble outside their English country home observing everyday animal miracles and dreaming of a life in Africa, "living with, / and helping, / all animals." Read full book review >
Cover art for THE WATCHER
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 5, 2011
by Jeanette Winter, illustrated by Jeanette Winter

"Quotes from Jane augment this inspiring book, encouraging young people to join her as dutiful watchers of the world. (author's note) (Picture book/biography. 2-10)"
Economical art and language produce a fully fleshed-out biography of Jane Goodall, tracing her early years as a watcher of English fauna to her adult work as scholar of animal behavior in Africa. Read full book review >
Cover art for FRIENDS ALL AFLUTTER!
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 8, 2011
by Andy Runton, illustrated by Andy Runton

"New format, new look, same "Aw, shucks" story, art and characters. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Graphic novelist Runton trades off page count for picture-book-bright hues and tones in his first all-color Owly story. Read full book review >
Cover art for TEN BIRDS
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
by Cybèle Young, illustrated by Cybèle Young

"Appealing, unique and not to be missed. (Picture book. 5-10)"
Ten small birds have a serious problem. Read full book review >