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INDIE
Released: Dec. 20, 2011
RUBY ROCKSPARKLE: HER WILDLY INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE
by Jean Clemens Loftus, illustrated by Marlene Record
"While the Disney-esque tale feels saccharine at times, the fast-paced, eventful plot will appeal to younger readers who are able to suspend their disbelief and enter a nicer world than our own."
Loftus' young adult novel creates a fantasy world of good kings, evil witches and happily-ever-afters. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 20, 2010
THE MOLD MAKER'S DAUGHTER: A TALE OF ANCIENT CHINA
by Daniel Liebowitz, Barbara Kanowick
"A pleasing children's story featuring characters with a unique, intriguing cultural background."
A charming fairy tale set in ancient China with a Jewish twist. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 3, 2010
THE LOST LAGOON
by Reg Down
"Sweet stories to share with children while storms rage outside."
A fierce storm visits a magical farm where fairies, gnomes and mice freely mingle with a few chosen humans. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Aug. 25, 2010
TATOR'S BIG RACE
by Diane Shapley-Box
"Appealing to kids while parents may declare the writing and story the winner, with the illustrations a distant second."
An alligator learns that friendship is more rewarding than winning in this children's tale from writer/illustrator Shapley-Box. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Aug. 25, 2010
RECYCLING WITH ARNIE AND BING
by Ann Wagner
"An endearingly homespun tale that could nevertheless better balance its entertainment and education."
Aimed at elementary schoolers, Wagner's heartwarming salute to recycling features the reincarnation of a friendly bottle and can. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: May 1, 2010
WONDER AND WHIMSY POEMS FOR KIDS
by Cookie Combs, illustrated by Cookie Combs
"The poetry shines in this collection that's both imaginative and fun to read aloud."
A collection of six illustrated poems by teacher and musician Combs. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: April 30, 2010
MUSING AND AMUSING POEMS FOR KIDS
by Cookie Combs, illustrated by Cookie Combs
"A winsome blend of whimsical subjects and beguiling verse, sure to hook young minds."
The sorrows and consolations of childhood--strict moms, dull music lessons, enchanted beings, revolting cuisines--are plumbed in this collection of poetry. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: April 27, 2010
THE TINY KING AND THE EVIL SORCERER
by Justin Shahzeb Khan, illustrated by Justin Shahzeb Khan
"This imaginative, well-crafted story is hopefully the first of many from its precocious young author"
A king learns that bigger isn't always better in 13-year-old writer and illustrator Kahn's debut children's book Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: March 4, 2010
CHUCKLE POEMS FOR KIDS
by Cookie Combs, illustrated by Cookie Combs
"A work of unbridled joy sweetly rendered with a lot of heart."
A collection of 22 poems for kids, accompanied by homespun illustrations. Read full book review >