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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 30, 2011
GRANDPA GREEN
by Lane Smith, illustrated by Lane Smith
"Though this book has lots of adult appeal, it will also be a wonderful bridge to exploring family history with the very young. (Picture book. 5-9)"
An adoring great-grandson and a topiary garden tell the stories of one man's life. Read full book review >
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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 >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 10, 2011
Kirkus Star A BALL FOR DAISY
by Chris Raschka, illustrated by Chris Raschka
"Rarely, perhaps never, has so steep an emotional arc been drawn with such utter, winning simplicity. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A little dog and her big ball map an inner life rich in heights of joy and depths of sorrow. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 5, 2011
Kirkus Star ME...JANE
by Patrick McDonnell, illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
"Backmatter includes a pithy biography, additional photographs and a letter and drawing from Jane herself—children will thrill at the connection. (Picture book/biography. 2-10)"
Little Jane Goodall and Jubilee (her toy chimpanzee) ramble outside their English country home observing everyday animal miracles and dreaming of a life in Africa, "living with, / and helping, / all animals." Read full book review >