CHILDREN'S
Released: April 24, 2012
"A sweet take on the bumps in the road home for one shelter dog. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Lucy may have been rescued from the animal shelter, but this pup takes time to adjust to her new, loving family.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
"Sure to get toddlers and early readers dancing. (Picture book. 3-5)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
"The glittery cover and promise of mermaids may attract readers initially, but there is little here to lure them for repeated readings. (Picture book. 4-7)"
This second Tiptoe Guide (
The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies, 2010)
has readers scouring the seashore for mermaids and imagining what their lives must be like.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
"Those who favor a literal interpretation of Bible stories and fans of Smith's popular series will probably feel that this floats their boat; those looking for a gentler (and less visually ridiculous) introduction to the popular story should look elsewhere. (Picture book/religion. 5-7)"
This interpretation of the story of Noah and his Ark combines the familiar Old Testament story with perennially popular LEGO® building blocks used to create the illustrations.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
"Gentle and only slightly didactic, it makes not only an attractive intergenerational story but shows how much work and patience go into one of those beautiful baskets, a number of which are illustrated on the last page. (Picture book. 5-8)"
The men of Indian Island, Maine, make baskets--but young Kunu wants to do it right now by himself.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 8, 2012
"With far more genuineness than Seriously, Just Go to Sleep, this is sure to be a hit with preschoolers. (Picture book. 3-6)"
This French import by Saudo impresses with its comic take on the now-popular role-reversal of a child trying to get his parent to bed.
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