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2011 Best Books for Children: Picture Books

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Cover art for ROOTS AND BLUES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 3, 2011
Kirkus Star ROOTS AND BLUES: A CELEBRATION
by Arnold Adoff, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
"An incandescent, important work. (Poetry. 8 & up)"
Adoff creates a moving meditation on the roots of American blues. 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 UNDERGROUND
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 18, 2011
Kirkus Star UNDERGROUND
by Shane W. Evans, illustrated by Shane W. Evans
"Lengthier accounts of travel on the Underground Railroad abound, but few if any portray the experience with such compelling immediacy. (afterword) (Picture book. 5-9)"
Powerfully expressive imagery will sweep young viewers into this suspenseful journey along the Underground Railroad. 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 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 THE SECRET BOX
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
Kirkus Star THE SECRET BOX
by Barbara Lehman, illustrated by Barbara Lehman
"Wonderful! (Picture book. 4-8)"
Once again, Caldecott Honoree Lehman (The Red Book, 2004) presents surprising visuals that playfully and mysteriously connect children across space and time. Read full book review >