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30 Top July Children's Books (page 5)


Cover art for ALL BY MYSELF!
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
by Émile Jadoul, illustrated by Émile Jadoul

"Little readers, future readers and exhausted parental readers will appreciate the charming presentation of tidy art and the story of a critical rite of passage. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A precious, witty addition to the potty shelf, this will bring smiles to harried mamas and papas going through the toilet-training phase with their children. Read full book review >
Cover art for BOW-WOW WIGGLE-WAGGLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012

"Full of energy and zip, this is a good example of onomatopoeia, well complemented by the engaging pictures and heartfelt story. (Picture book. 3-7)"
A game of fetch with a brown spotted dog turns into a wild pursuit that passes by a rhythmic cacophony of animals along the way. Read full book review >
Cover art for BILL THE BOY WONDER
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
by Marc Tyler Nobleman, illustrated by Ty Templeton

"Though Finger has been a known commodity to comics cognoscenti for years, this salute in his own format will make the lasting impression he deserves. (Graphic biography. 8 & up)"
It turns out that Batman--the orphaned, shadowy, well-heeled defender of an embattled Gotham--had another embarrassment of riches: two fathers. Read full book review >
Cover art for WUMBERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012

"Let's just hope there are no h8trs. (Picture book. 5-8)"
For the unversed, a "wumber" is a word crea8ted using numbers. (Obviously!) Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BIG WOODS ORCHESTRA
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012

"Simple and sweet. (Picture book. 3-6)"
In the dark of night, each bird plays its unique tune, and then they collaborate. Read full book review >
Cover art for FLYING THE DRAGON
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012

"A quiet, beautifully moving portrayal of a multicultural family. (Fiction. 9-12)"
When her cousin unexpectedly moves from Japan to Virginia, a Japanese-American girl finds their cultural differences embarrassing until kite fighting unites them. Read full book review >