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2012 Pop-Up Roundup (page 3)

Cover art for WOLF, ARE YOU THERE?
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
WOLF, ARE YOU THERE?
by Eleonore Thuillier, illustrated by Eleonore Thuillier
"A superfluous alternative to real clothes. (Instructional board book. 4-6)"
A big button, a short zipper, a pair of small side-release buckles and other types of fasteners may keep little fingers busy "helping" a wolf dress for school, but the accompanying pictures, storyline and swatches of fabric are only a vehicle for the dry goods. Read full book review >
Cover art for ITSY BITSY SPIDER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 25, 2012
Kirkus Star ITSY BITSY SPIDER
illustrated by Richard Egielski
"Like the song itself, this terrific miniepic bears, and demands, repeating. (Pop-up/nursery rhyme. 4-7) "
Slight of text but ingenious of art and paper engineering, this iteration of the familiar hand rhyme creates a storyline and a humming urban neighborhood in six pop-up spreads. Read full book review >
Cover art for LET'S LACE
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
LET'S LACE
illustrated by Marjory Gardner
"There are dozens of ways to lace shoes, but even for the most fashion-conscious preschoolers, this makes a good first step. (Instructional pop-up/board book. 3-5)"
For footwear DIYers, an elementary hands-on exercise with a long purple and yellow lace, holes punched through multiple bright, simple cartoon scenes and, to the side, a pop-up cardstock sneaker for further practice. Read full book review >
Cover art for RUMBLE! ROAR! DINOSAURS!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 7, 2012
RUMBLE! ROAR! DINOSAURS!: A PREHISTORIC POP-UP
by Matthew Reinhart, illustrated by Matthew Reinhart
"A quick fix for younger dinosaur devotees, from the co-author of the spectacular Encyclopedia Prehistorica (2005-2007). (Pop-up/informational picture book. 4-6)"
Making up in drama for what it lacks in numbers, this slender paperbound gallery of dinos features pop-up or pull-tab surprises on each of its five spreads. Read full book review >
Cover art for A PRINCESS LIKE ME
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 7, 2012
A PRINCESS LIKE ME: A ROYAL POP-UP BOOK
by Matthew Reinhart, illustrated by Matthew Reinhart
"Insipid. (Pop-up/picture book. 4-7)"
A candy-coated burst of high-fructose goo, saturated with pink and equipped with pop-ups on every page. Read full book review >
Cover art for IS THAT YOU, WOLF?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star IS THAT YOU, WOLF?
illustrated by Steve Cox
"Perhaps not the best choice for naptime or bedtime (bwa ha ha), but certain to elicit audience demand for multiple re-reads and sturdy enough to stand up to them. (Novelty picture book. 4-7)"
Tactile terrors await anyone intrepid enough to insert little hands into the raised pockets of this nighttime ramble. Read full book review >