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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
Kirkus Star THE SECRET BOX
by Barbara Lehman, illustrated by Barbara Lehman
"Wonderful! (Picture book. 4-8)"
Once again, Caldecott Honoree Lehman (The Red Book, 2004) presents surprising visuals that playfully and mysteriously connect children across space and time. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star MIRROR
by Jeannie Baker, illustrated by Jeannie Baker
"Perfectly spectacular. (Picture book. All ages)"
This entirely original book is a strong contender to bring to a desert island, especially as it's two books in one. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star BUILT TO LAST
by David Macaulay, illustrated by David Macaulay
"Take a moment to mourn the originals, then celebrate this entirely worthy revision. (Nonfiction. 8 & up)"
Significantly updating the Caldecott Honor–winning Castle (1977) and Cathedral (1973) with new text and full-color illustrations, this hefty volume combines them with a very lightly revised Mosque (2003) for a three-in-one architectural spree. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
IN THE PICTURE
by Lucy Micklethwait
"Better for close sharing; children will probably enjoy multiple trips through it. (Informational picture book. 5-8)"
The age-old "I Spy" game continues to engage. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
BONES: SKELETONS & HOW THEY WORK
by Steve Jenkins, illustrated by Steve Jenkins
"That's a shame, since it's sure to leave readers wanting more. (Informational picture book. 6-10)"
Jenkins's signature collages are ideal for illustrating this introduction to the way bones work in humans and other mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and most fish. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2010
Kirkus Star COUNTRY ROAD ABC: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNEY THROUGH AMERICA’S FARMLAND
by Arthur Geisert, illustrated by Arthur Geisert
"A simply glorious barn and farm opus. (glossary) (Picture book. 5-9)"
Only someone who's walked the walk and driven the tractor—and is immensely creative besides—could take readers on such an accurate, realistic and fascinating alphabetic farmland journey. Read full book review >