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Best Children's Books of 2012 (page 8)

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star ZOMBIE MAKERS: TRUE STORIES OF NATURE'S UNDEAD
by Rebecca L. Johnson
"Science writing at its grossest and best, though as the title (not to mention the blood-spattered pages) warns, not for the squeamish. (author's note, glossary, notes, bibliography, further reading, index) (Nonfiction. 10-13)"
Solid (sometimes writhing) proof that the scariest zombie flicks have nothing on Nature. 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. 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. 23, 2012
Kirkus Star MAN FROM THE LAND OF FANDANGO
by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Polly Dunbar
"Wonderfully exuberant and completely delightful. (Picture book. 3-8)"
There's fun for all when the man from Fandango comes to call. 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. 9, 2012
Kirkus Star SQUEAK, RUMBLE, WHOMP! WHOMP! WHOMP!
by Wynton Marsalis, illustrated by Paul Rogers
"Loud and clear, the creators show how tuning into everyday sounds can inspire music. Clap, clap, CLAP! (Picture Book. 3-7)"
Marsalis and Rogers, who collaborated on the scintillating Jazz ABZ (2005), reunite for this sonic celebration for the younger crowd. Read full book review >