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2011 Best Books for Children: Books for Animal Lovers (page 4)

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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
Kirkus Star THE SUNDOWN RULE
by Wendy Townsend
"Unfolding with the implacable clarity of the natural world Louise reveres, the novel proves that a quiet story can be as gripping as the busiest action-packed narrative—and with more staying power. (Fiction. 8-12)"
This spare, lovely novel concerns that moment in childhood, at once universal and utterly lonely, when one is forced to recognize that all life is mortal. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHERE'S WALRUS?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star WHERE'S WALRUS?
by Stephen Savage, illustrated by Stephen Savage
"Refreshing, captivating, elegant and witty. (Picture book. 3-7)"
It's another slow day at the zoo—not. Read full book review >
Cover art for CAN WE SAVE THE TIGER?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star CAN WE SAVE THE TIGER?
by Martin Jenkins, illustrated by Vicky White
"This is a treasure for teachers and animal lovers alike. (Informational picture book. 5-9)"
From big, beautiful tigers to the lowly partula snail, the stunning illustrations in this album of endangered species accompany a familiar message: Human actions change the world in ways that affect many other species. Read full book review >
Cover art for SNOW RABBIT, SPRING RABBIT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 11, 2011
Kirkus Star SNOW RABBIT, SPRING RABBIT
by Il Sung Na, illustrated by Il Sung Na
"Quiet winter wonders. (Picture book. 1-5)"
Falling snow and bare branches herald winter to everyone, including a rabbit who watches geese flying south, bears hibernating, turtles paddling to warm waters, sheep huddling, squirrels stacking acorns, deer foraging, frogs submerging and mice tunneling. Read full book review >
Cover art for YOUNG FREDLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 11, 2011
Kirkus Star YOUNG FREDLE
by Cynthia Voigt, illustrated by Louise Yates
"Expressive black-and-white spot art heightens the drama. (Animal fantasy. 8-12)"
Unexpectedly cast into alien territory, an inquisitive mouse discovers the world's an amazing place in this classic home-away-home tale. Read full book review >