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BEA 2012: Picture Books (page 7)

Cover art for LOST AND FOUND
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2012
LOST AND FOUND
illustrated by Adam Gustavson, by Bill Harley
"Within this child's view of the world, full of questions and pressure and misunderstanding, wisdom comes--sometimes from the unlikeliest places. (Picture book. 5-9)"
Storyteller Harley embodies a child's fears with humor and sympathy. Read full book review >
Cover art for MIMI'S VILLAGE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2012
MIMI'S VILLAGE: AND HOW BASIC HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMED IT
by Katie Smith Milway, illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes
"Readers will take much away from this, including an appreciation for their health-care resources and a desire to make a difference in the world. (map, glossary) (Picture book. 6-10)"
This entry in the CitizenKid series successfully conveys to readers both the importance of health care/disease prevention and the limited availability of these in the third world. 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 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 >