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BEA 2012: Picture Books (page 4)

Cover art for CHRISTMAS QUIET BOOK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
CHRISTMAS QUIET BOOK
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 >
Cover art for OH, NO!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
Kirkus Star OH, NO!
by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann
"Oh, yes! This is a terrific new picture book. (Picture book. 2-6)"
With text that begs to be read aloud and sumptuous illustrations made by a master printmaker, this picture book reads like an instant classic. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEAR HAS A STORY TO TELL
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 4, 2012
BEAR HAS A STORY TO TELL
by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead
"The Steads' work adopts a folkloric approach to cooperative relationships; the affectionately rendered animals that stand in for humans convey a nurturing respect for child readers. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Within a gentle tale of hibernation and renewal, the Steads' second collaboration (after Caldecott-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee) explores a second, internal theme: the nature of the storytelling narrative itself. Read full book review >
Cover art for KEVIN'S BIG BOOK OF THE FIVE SENSES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
KEVIN'S BIG BOOK OF THE FIVE SENSES
by Liesbet Slegers, illustrated by Liesbet Slegers
"Better offerings on the senses abound. (Board book. 1-3) "
This exploration of the five senses flattens rather than elevates its subject. Read full book review >
Cover art for LITTLE ONE, WHERE ARE YOU?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
LITTLE ONE, WHERE ARE YOU?
by Mack, illustrated by Mack
"With plenty of opportunities for child participation, it's a happy reunion as loving caregivers search for their young. (Board book. 1-3)"
Animal parents call for their babies in a repetitive question-and-answer format. Read full book review >
Cover art for DELIA'S DULL DAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star DELIA'S DULL DAY
by Andy Myer, illustrated by Andy Myer
"Young readers will chuckle at Delia's cluelessness--and maybe think twice about their own assumptions. (Picture book. 4-9)"
An amusing visual riff on the frequent refrain "nothing ever happens to me." Read full book review >