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2011 Best Books for Children: Picture Books (page 2)

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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 >
Cover art for SPINSTER GOOSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 8, 2011
Kirkus Star SPINSTER GOOSE: TWISTED RHYMES FOR NAUGHTY CHILDREN
by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Sophie Blackall
"Gorey kids. (Picture book/poetry. 8 & up)"
Delectably satiric nursery rhymes play with naughtiness and punishment. Read full book review >
Cover art for FRIENDS ALL AFLUTTER!
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 8, 2011
Kirkus Star FRIENDS ALL AFLUTTER!
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 ALL THE WAY TO AMERICA
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 8, 2011
Kirkus Star ALL THE WAY TO AMERICA: THE STORY OF A BIG ITALIAN FAMILY AND A LITTLE SHOVEL
by Dan Yaccarino, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
"A gloriously warm celebration. (Picture book. 5-9)"
With clarity and deep affection, Yaccarino turns his family history into a story of enduring charm. 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 PABLO NERUDA
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 29, 2011
Kirkus Star PABLO NERUDA: POET OF THE PEOPLE
by Monica Brown, illustrated by Julie Paschkis
"A visual and thematic stunner. (author's note, bibliography) (Picture book. 4-11)"
More than a heartwarming portrait of Chile's most revered poet, this splendid tribute to Pablo Neruda animates his global appeal with a visceral immediacy capable of seducing readers of any age. Read full book review >