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Best Children's Books of 2012: Books for Animal Lovers

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star CHARLEY'S FIRST NIGHT
by Amy Hest, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
"Be forewarned: Youngsters will find Charley as irresistible as Henry does and will no doubt beg for puppies of their own. (Picture book. 4-8)"
The tenderness a child feels for his new puppy seeps from the pages of a book sure to be instantly beloved. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
Kirkus Star THIS IS NOT MY HAT
by Jon Klassen, illustrated by Jon Klassen
"Hats off! (Picture book. 4-8)"
Klassen combines spare text and art to deliver no small measure of laughs in another darkly comic haberdashery whodunit. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
Kirkus Star BOOT & SHOE
by Marla Frazee, illustrated by Marla Frazee
"Read unhurried, in a lap, again and again. (Picture book. 4-7) "
This gem about canine siblings goes from peaceful routine to funny mayhem to erroneous bereavement--and relief. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
Kirkus Star WHAT'S THE TIME, MR. WOLF?
by Debi Gliori, illustrated by Debi Gliori
"There is much to enjoy here, and the illustrations and allusions beg for repeat readings. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Readers check in on Mr. Wolf every hour of his birthday, but it seems like the poor guy just can't catch a break on his special day. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star THE DOGS OF WINTER
by Bobbie Pyron
"Terrifying, life-affirming and memorable. (author's note, bibliography) (Adventure. 10-14)"
An orphaned boy in Russia survives as a member of a pack of dogs. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
Kirkus Star THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSE
by Aesop, retold by Helen Ward, illustrated by Helen Ward
"A visual stunner. (Picture book. 4-7)"
In this splendid retelling of Aesop's familiar fable, a country mouse leaves his bucolic existence to sample the glitz and glam of the city, only to discover there's absolutely no place like home. Read full book review >