BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Best Children's Books of 2012: Books About the Arts (page 3)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 27, 2012

GEORGIA IN HAWAII: WHEN GEORGIA O'KEEFFE PAINTED WHAT SHE PLEASED

by Amy Novesky, illustrated by Yuyi Morales

"Accessible, unfussy and visually charming. (author's and illustrator's notes; sources) (Picture book/biography. 6-10)"

An appealing and slightly humorous portrayal of O'Keeffe's artistic vision and determination, along with a peek at the Hawaii of over half a century ago. Read full book review >

Cover art for THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF JOHN SMITH, JR., AKA HOUDINI

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 24, 2012

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF JOHN SMITH, JR., AKA HOUDINI

by Peter Johnson

"In the end, Houdini realizes that writing has changed him and altered his perspective on people and life. Readers will feel the same way. And just try to get kids not to make their own lists or attempt their own novels. (Fiction. 9-12)"

A middle-schooler writes a kids' novel; an author writes an engaging, amiable read--and, presto, a tale about a boy nicknamed Houdini turns out magical. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 17, 2012

EXTRA YARN

by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen

"A quiet story of sharing with no strings attached. (Picture book. 4-7)"

A little girl in a town of white snow and soot-blackened chimneys opens a small box and discovers a never-ending gift of colorful yarn. Read full book review >