CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 6, 2012
"A possibility for bedtime use, considering the soporific verse and routine (at best) "enhancements." (Novelty. 2-5)"
This insipid ovine litany pairs a monotonous, uninspired rhyme with poorly designed extras and bland scenes of clothed sheep at play.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
"The "magic" is on display, but only fitfully, and even when it does work, it often comes off as labored. (Pop-up/nonfiction. 7-11)"
A literal spin through some common optical effects, from moiré patterns and illusory 3-D figures to shadow puppetry and mirror distortions.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
"A "jump" tale for the diapered set, startling on first go-through but scary-fun on subsequent visits. (Pop-up/picture book. 3-5)"
Mr. Croc takes a little longer to go to bed than first glances and pulls on the tabs might hint.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 23, 2012
"The frequently distributed buns aren't all that's delicious in this exhilarating suite of variations on a classic. (Pop-up/fractured fairy tale. 5-9)"
A familiar old tale is taken for a terrific spin with more bears, three pigs, assorted woodland animals, space aliens, additional young cast members (including one in a red hood) and lots and lots of sticky buns.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 16, 2012
"A fragile but awesome tribute. (Pop-up/movie tie-in. 7-11, adult)"
Teeming with pop-ups capped by a wonderfully menacing Darth Vader wielding a glowing light saber, this companion to
Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy (2007) makes a memorable keepsake for fans of
The Phantom Menace film and its two sequels.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
"Impressive–but only at first glance. (Pop-up/nonfiction. 4-8)"
A lift-the-flap picture album of birds--memorable for its large, folio trim size at least, if not so much for artistic quality or informational content.
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