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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




BEA 2012: Picture Books (page 2)


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Cover art for MOLLY'S ORGANIC FARM
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 12, 2012

"Pair this with Deborah Hodge and Brian Harris' Up We Grow (2010) for two different visions of modern environmentally conscious farm life. (Informational picture book. 4-7) "
A small orange cat finds a new home on an organic farm, where she explores the farm world, helps with pest control and spends her winter warm and dry at the home of one of the farmers, in this book based on a true story. Read full book review >
Cover art for ASIAGO
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
by Adam McHeffey, illustrated by Adam McHeffey

"Goodhearted, if silly. (Picture book. 3-5)"
How can the little vampire enjoy the beach with his friends? Read full book review >
Cover art for LITTLE BIRD
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
by Germano Zullo, illustrated by Albertine, translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick

"Adult explication may be needed for the textual rubric; the visually told story is enthralling all on its own. (Picture book. 6-8, adult)"
Uplifting in more ways than one, this prizewinning import suggests that little things can change lives--and perhaps even the world. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
retold by Iza Trapani, illustrated by Iza Trapani

"A fine addition to the storytime shelf. (Picture book. 1-4)"
Seasons and senses and bears, oh my! Read full book review >
Cover art for OUR HOUSE IS ROUND
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
by Yolanda Kondonassis, illustrated by Joan Brush

"The result of this Grammy-nominated harpist's effort to simplify a complex scientific subject is a medley of environmental tweets. (Informational picture book. 7-9) "
Pollution, energy use, and simply throwing things away have created a worldwide mess that kids can help clean up with an eight-step action plan. Read full book review >
Cover art for CHLOE AND THE LION
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 3, 2012
by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Adam Rex

"Clever and funny, though it's possible that only a niche audience will want repeat readings. (Picture book. 4-8)"
This meta-picture book offers plenty of sly giggles (and knows it). Read full book review >