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2011 Best Books for Children: Picture Books (page 6)


Cover art for SNOW RABBIT, SPRING RABBIT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 11, 2011
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 ROOTS AND BLUES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 3, 2011
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 >