CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2012
"This friendship tale definitely has a message, but readers may not be able to find it under the snow. (Picture book. 4-7)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 9, 2012
"Parents beware: Children are likely to scout out the highest hill to try to replicate this amazing run. (Picture book. 4-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 8, 2012
"Kids who are looking forward to a snow day may give Rabbit's chant a try, but hopefully, they will know when to stop. (Picture book. 3-7)"
A long-tailed rabbit who wants a nibble of the highest, tastiest leaves uses his special snow song in the summertime, despite the protests of the other animals.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 6, 2012
"Irresistible. (Memoir. 6-9)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
"With no story to follow, readers are not likely to ask for rereadings, however masterful the images. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A charmingly illustrated catalog of things to do in the snow, Berger's latest nonetheless lacks a narrative to hold it together.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
"Humorless and illogical. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A pourquoi tale about how Father Snow sought colors for the snow from the flowers is fodder for a father's winter bedtime tale.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 16, 2012
"Fans and those looking for books about occupations may find themselves looking askance at every snowman they see. (Picture book. 3-7)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 16, 2012
"Count on skipping this one in favor of a celebration of winter that has a more obvious storyline. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Even the sparkles on the cover may not be enough to redeem this wintry counting book, the author's debut.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
"This may not be the most exciting or enthralling winter tale, but it is perfect for sharing during readers' own cold snaps--calming, reassuring, charming. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A community caught under the pall of a weeklong cold snap comes together in this cozy, old-fashioned story that is high on both charm and appeal.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
"Ultimately like Snowzilla--fluff. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Community dissension and compromise are brought down to a kid's level in this tale of a giant snowman.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"Readers will look forward to taking this snow-day romp again and again. (Picture book. 4-8)"
In his fourth outing (
Haunted House, Haunted Mouse, 2011, etc.), Mouse has a snowy adventure that could easily make the jump to being a wordless Pixar short.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"Still, in this day and age of lice, parents may wish the snowmen shared something other than hats. (Picture book. 3-6)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
