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2011 Best Books for Children: Picture Books (page 3)

Cover art for COOKIEBOT!
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 BLACKOUT
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 24, 2011
Kirkus Star BLACKOUT
by John Rocco, illustrated by John Rocco
"Not all young readers will have experienced a blackout, but this engaging snapshot could easily have them wishing for one. (Picture book. 5-8)"
"It started out as a normal summer night"--until the lights go out, citywide. Read full book review >
Cover art for DIEGO RIVERA
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2011
Kirkus Star DIEGO RIVERA: HIS WORLD AND OURS
by Duncan Tonatiuh, illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
"Both solid introduction and exhortation, this book will thrill budding artists. (glossary, author's note, bibliography, lists of museums and paintings) (Picture book/biography. 5-9)

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A simple picture-book biography of Diego Rivera concentrates on his artistic career and encourages children to imagine themselves painting their own world. Read full book review >
Cover art for WE ARE AMERICA
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2011
Kirkus Star WE ARE AMERICA: A TRIBUTE FROM THE HEART
by Walter Dean Myers, illustrated by Christopher Myers
"Stunning. (Picture book/poetry. 8 & up)"
The Myers team shares their heartfelt and stirring vision of an America flawed but filled with promises and dreams. 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 >