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2011 Best Books for Children: Books to Make You Laugh (page 4)


Cover art for WHERE'S WALRUS?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
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 ZITA THE SPACEGIRL
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
by Ben Hatke, illustrated by Ben Hatke

"Be prepared to blast off; this debut is truly out of this world. (Graphic science fiction. 9-12)"
A headstrong young girl makes a hasty decision and finds herself in a galaxy far, far away in this graphic-novel shining star. Read full book review >
Cover art for SMALL PERSONS WITH WINGS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2011

"Frequently hysterical dialogue, a hugely sympathetic protagonist and a baroque concatenation of magics and counter-magics will keep readers glued to this smart, earthy and thoughtful tale. (Fantasy. 10-14)"
Whatever you do, don't call them fairies. Read full book review >