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BEA 2012: Picture Books (page 5)

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 >
Cover art for HERE COMES DOCTOR HIPPO
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
HERE COMES DOCTOR HIPPO
by Jonathan London, illustrated by Gilles Eduar
"Sweet but not filling. (Picture book. 3-5)"
London's newest character, Little Hippo, is big on imagination, even if he is a pint-sized pretend doctor. Read full book review >
Cover art for KEL GILLIGAN'S DAREDEVIL STUNT SHOW
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
KEL GILLIGAN'S DAREDEVIL STUNT SHOW
by Michael Buckley, illustrated by Dan Santat
"With true fearlessness and finely honed skills, this talented duo has created a most entertaining hero. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Preschoolers everywhere can relate to the steely bravery, sheer willpower and steady determination it often takes to surmount the herculean obstacles a day can bring. Read full book review >
Cover art for FIELD OF PEACE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
FIELD OF PEACE
by Joyce Meyer, illustrated by Mary Sullivan
"The heavy-hoofed message stomps any legitimate sense of serenity. (Picture book. 4-7) "
An egotistical giraffe pitcher ultimately strikes out when his competitive spirit places his own self-interest above his teammate. Read full book review >
Cover art for HIT THE ROAD, JACK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
HIT THE ROAD, JACK
by Robert Burleigh, illustrated by Ross MacDonald
"Appropriately for the audience, this charmer invokes the man's spirit rather than his biography, effectively communicating the excitement of the road he held so dear. (author's note) (Picture book. 4-8)"
What could have been straight nonfiction takes on a fanciful air when Jack Kerouac is rendered more jack rabbit than man. Read full book review >