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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




BEA 2012: Picture Books (page 3)


Cover art for OH! WHAT A SURPRISE!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
by Suzanne Bloom, illustrated by Suzanne Bloom

"This one has "read it again" potential, and Fox has the makings of a star. (Picture book. 2-6)"
In the fourth entry in the charming Goose and Bear series, the polar bear and gawky white goose are again joined by their irrepressible little friend, a fox with the personality of a bright 2-year-old. Read full book review >
Cover art for A TRIP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD WITH MOUSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 25, 2012
by Frank Viva, illustrated by Frank Viva

"The art gives this southerly outing a distinctive look, and the interplay between the two tourists may strike some readers as comical. (Graphic easy reader. 5-7)"
Strong graphic illustrations give this quick visit to the Antarctic plenty of appeal, though readers may want to strangle one of the visitors. Read full book review >
Cover art for POPPOSITES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 18, 2012
by Mike Haines, illustrated by Mike Haines, Julia Frohlich

"Though the book itself is fragile (the tabs are on the flimsy side), the original take on some of the pairings breathes new life into some often-clichéd opposites. (Pop-up. 2-5)"
This new opposite concept book is a clever feat of paper engineering. Read full book review >
Cover art for FLYING TO NEVERLAND WITH PETER PAN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012

"A lovely way to share a sprinkling of fairy dust. (Picture book. 3-8)"
The Broadway production of Peter Pan has remained a great audience favorite in theaters and on television, and now two of its signature songs are celebrated in a storybook format. Read full book review >
Cover art for RED CAT BLUE CAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
by Jenni Desmond, illustrated by Jenni Desmond

"The plot is familiar, but energetic artwork and a comical twist at the end may make it feel fresh enough to entertain a new generation of feline fanciers. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Feline enemies become firm friends in this predictable but potentially pleasing debut. Read full book review >
Cover art for CHRISTMAS QUIET BOOK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Renata Liwska

"Nevertheless, a congenial, understated choice for reading aloud to excited children to help them settle down for a long winter's night. (Picture book. 3-6)"
In their third collaboration on the numerous nuances of volume, Underwood and Liwska focus on the softer sounds of the Christmas season. Read full book review >