CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"The group sheltering together against the elements has echoes of Jan Brett's The Mitten (1989), but this time the protective structure has room for all to take cover in safety. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Ten tiny mice find themselves outside in the snow on Christmas Eve, seeking shelter and companionship.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"A charming tale that adults won't mind reading over and over. (Picture book. 3-6)"
A collection of stuffed animals and dolls celebrate Christmas together in a touching way, by wrapping themselves up as presents so that each toy will have a present to open on Christmas morning.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"Although didactic and idealized, this broad interpretation of freedom from a Jewish perspective is one not often seen. (Picture book. 5-8)"
A boy's insistence on exercising freedom of religion helps an 18th-century Portuguese-Jewish immigrant community openly practice and observe its faith.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"Fans of the original javelina story will welcome this reappearance after two decades. This Christmas treat strikes just the right balance between spicy and sweet. (Picture book. 4-8)"
This Christmas-themed sequel to
The Three Little Javelinas (1992) revisits the three javelina siblings and their nemesis, the coyote trickster character.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"Both well-conceived and useful. (index) (Nonfiction. 5-10)"
This child-friendly cookbook features traditional latkes and easy-to-make jelly doughnuts as well as less-traditional, kid-inspired treats.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"Younger fans of historical fiction, librarians and rare-book aficionados will enjoy this, but its appeal is limited, and the Christmas connection is minimal. (Picture book. 8-11)"
A 15-year-old boy finds his place in an Irish monastery during the Middle Ages in this long, beautifully illustrated story about illuminated manuscripts.
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