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2011 Best Books for Children: Picture Books to Ignite the Imagination (page 2)

Cover art for A FEW BLOCKS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star A FEW BLOCKS
by Cybèle Young, illustrated by Cybèle Young
"Amazing. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Young's latest attempts to be many things--a foray into a child's imagination, a touching tale of siblings and a stage for the author's elaborate paper sculptures--and it succeeds masterfully in doing all three. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2011
Kirkus Star COOKIEBOT!: A HARRY AND HORSIE ADVENTURE
by Katie Van Camp, illustrated by Lincoln Agnew
"Inventive, animated and irresistible. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Harry and Horsie return to battle a giant, cookie-eating robot in this winning tale that will satisfy sweet tooth and thrill-seeker alike. Read full book review >
Cover art for PIG KAHUNA
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2011
Kirkus Star PIG KAHUNA
by Jennifer Sattler, illustrated by Jennifer Sattler
"Together words and pictures create an utterly engaging picture-book experience—eye-catching, thought-provoking and just plain fun. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Surfer pigs rise above aphorisms. Read full book review >
Cover art for IF I NEVER FOREVER ENDEAVOR
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 11, 2011
Kirkus Star IF I NEVER FOREVER ENDEAVOR
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 PRESS HERE
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 16, 2011
Kirkus Star PRESS HERE
by Hervé Tullet, illustrated by Hervé Tullet
"Children and parents keen to explore technological interactivity will delight in recalling the infinite possibilities of the picture book. (Picture book. 3-8)"
One lone, yellow dot sits in the center of a blank, white page. Read full book review >
Cover art for TEN BIRDS
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
Kirkus Star TEN BIRDS
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 >