CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011
"Younger children who are not ready for all the information in the letters will enjoy just singing along with the clever parody, while older kids will appreciate Max's witty writing style. (Picture book. 3-9)"
This geographically based series with a "Twelve Days of Christmas" structure continues with the latest entry set in Washington State.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011
"This is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. (Picture book. 4-9)"
With a tip of the stocking cap to Amelia Bedelia, Bloch offers a charming Christmas story interwoven with common expressions that can be interpreted in more than one way, illustrated in a refreshing collage style that combines pen-and-ink drawings and photographs.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"Though the text is a little wordy, the appealing illustrations, simple plot and warm, family-centered emotional tone make this a suitable though not essential choice for holiday story time. (Picture book. 3-5)"
A pair of mouse siblings, Pip and Squeak, work together to build a snowman in this sweet but slight holiday offering, first published in Switzerland.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"This could be enjoyed just for the cheerful illustrations, but most little ones won't be interested in the mundane story. (Picture book. 1-4)"
The latest entry in a Dutch series about a toddler named Kevin follows the little one as he gets ready for Christmas with his family.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"The author's artistic license creates a modern fable with a pleasant provenance for the song, but it's not clear enough that this is fiction. (Picture book. 6-9)"
Harris offers a fictionalized interpretation of the circumstances surrounding the beloved carol's composition in Savannah, Ga., in the era just before the Civil War.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"This endearing bunny deserves a better tale. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Ricky is a cheerful young rabbit preparing for the Christmas holiday celebration in this sixth entry in a series originating in Holland and Belgium.
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