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2012 Pop-Up Roundup (page 6)


Cover art for THE LORAX POP-UP!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 10, 2012
by Dr. Seuss, illustrated by Dr. Seuss, adapted by David A. Carter

"A corner flap opens to the resolution, in which the Once-ler passes the last Truffula seed and the responsibility for nurturing it on to the next generation. Good luck, Gen Z. (Pop-up/picture book. 6-9)"
Though looking a little tightly packed in just eight spreads, Dr. Seuss's cautionary environmental fable takes on fresh energy (and urgency) thanks to Carter's simple but large-scale pop-ups. Read full book review >
Cover art for PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON POP-UP BOOK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2012

"While this pop-up version adds little to Puff's enduring charm, at least it does not distract. (Pop-up/picture book. 3-6)"
The magic dragon rides again, this time incarnated in a pop-up. Read full book review >