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Best Children's Books of 2012: Friends & Family in Picture Books


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Cover art for EAST DRAGON, WEST DRAGON
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 3, 2012
by Robyn Eversole, illustrated by Scott Campbell

"This primer on friendship wrapped in hijinks is paced for maximum pleasure. (Picture book. 3-7)"
In this variant of "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse," two dragons learn to appreciate each other's talents and milieus. Read full book review >
Cover art for WE MARCH
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 17, 2012
by Shane W. Evans, illustrated by Shane W. Evans

"Share with readers of all ages as a beautiful message about peaceful protest and purposeful action. (author's note) (Picture book. 4-8)"
An African-American family awakens before dawn to prepare for the historic March on Washington in August, 1963. Read full book review >
Cover art for QUESTION BOY MEETS LITTLE MISS KNOW-IT-ALL
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 7, 2012

"Grown-ups beware. Youngsters might have their own questions and answers after this romp. (Picture book. 4-8)"
An irresistible force meets an immovable object with hilarious results. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT LITTLE BOYS ARE MADE OF
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
by Robert Neubecker, illustrated by Robert Neubecker

"One romping celebration of boyhood to read again and again. (Picture book. 3-8)"
"What are little boys made of?" In Neubecker's hands, the answer is a whole lot of fun! Read full book review >
Cover art for CHLOE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
by Peter McCarty, illustrated by Peter McCarty

"Beautifully benign illustrations conjure powerful familial feelings. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Who wouldn't want to put on a monster show in a big, cardboard box or pop bubble wrap at rapid-fire speed? Read full book review >
Cover art for HIDE & SEEK
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 8, 2012
by Il Sung Na, illustrated by Il Sung Na

"Ready or not! Here comes a book worth finding. (Picture book. 2-5) "
Expert hide-and-seekers will hear the hushed scuttles and feel the quickened pulses as a group of animals plays a rain forest game of hide-and-seek. Read full book review >