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BEA 2012: Picture Books (page 5)

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Cover art for DAN, THE TAXI MAN
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
DAN, THE TAXI MAN
by Eric Ode, illustrated by Kent Culotta
"Noisy fun, with a strong beat and a narrative pattern that even younger audiences will have no trouble catching. (Picture book. 4-6)"
Dan the cabbie puts pedal to the metal to pick up a rock band and get it to a gig. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSMORE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 12, 2012
Kirkus Star THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSMORE
by William Joyce, illustrated by William Joyce
"As triumphant in book form as in animated and interactive ones. (Picture book. 5-10) "
Ironically, this book in praise of books first appeared as a much-praised iPad app and Academy Award–winning animated short film. Read full book review >
Cover art for IT'S RAINING, IT'S POURING
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
Kirkus Star IT'S RAINING, IT'S POURING
illustrated by Christine Davenier
"The original song with its three-part counterpoint is deliciously imagined on these pages. (Picture book. 4-8)"
In 1961, Peter, Paul and Mary made an extremely engaging piece combining the title ditty, a game of hide-and-seek and snatches of nursery rhymes; Davenier takes it a visual step further to make an absolutely engaging picture book. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SCARY MONSTER
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
THE SCARY MONSTER
by Axel Scheffler, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
"Not the best exploration of a friendly twosome--stick with Mr. Putter and Tabby or George and Martha. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Pip and Posy are back in an oddly flat tale. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BABY THAT ROARED
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
THE BABY THAT ROARED
by Simon Puttock, illustrated by Nadia Shireen
"Both cute and creepy; for those seeking relief from unrelieved sweetness in their children's books. (Picture book. 3-6) "
Some parents are blind to the faults of their beloved babies. Read full book review >
Cover art for OLIVE AND THE BIG SECRET
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2012
OLIVE AND THE BIG SECRET
by Tor Freeman, illustrated by Tor Freeman
"Though the story is slight, some young listeners may enjoy tracing the path the secret travels, while parents will appreciate the opportunity to talk about friendship and trust. (Picture book. 4-7)"
A simple story of a secret that slips out. Read full book review >