CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 30, 2011
"An offbeat story about the sacrifices made for friends, about the very everydayness of such acts and the pitfalls and pleasures in their wake. (Picture book. 6 & up)"
Varon returns with another strange and charming graphic work that touches on the theme of her terrific
Robot Dreams (2007), namely: how fine friendship can be, and how surely it leads you down a twisty road of joys and melancholy.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 23, 2011
"As vivid a demonstration of community as readers are likely to find. (author's note) (Picture book. 5-7)"
Charity and caring for others--the Jewish concept of "tzedakah"--comes full circle in the story of a big sister who demonstrates generosity to a younger sibling through community outreach.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 23, 2011
"A tender, therapeutic treatment of loss, perfect for children dealing with the baffling complexities of adult dementia. (Poetry. 8-12)"
In this poignantly illustrated novella in free verse, a young girl reckons with the loss of her grandmother.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 23, 2011
"A lovely tribute to growing up that will endearingly mature with its readers. (Picture book. 3 & up)"
Through simple drawings of hands in action, Newman deftly illustrates both the progress of a person's life and the cyclical--and hopeful--nature of the human condition.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 18, 2011
"It was one man's dream to recreate beautiful buildings remembered from his childhood in Italy as a gift to the community. That dream became a National Landmark for all to treasure, and this book brings it to children everywhere. (author's note) (Picture book. 4-8)"
Using his hands, simple tools and found pieces of glass, tile and steel, a reclusive Italian immigrant assembled and built the extraordinary Watts Towers in southern California.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 16, 2011
"Plenty of Nate's homemade comix and panels from his life pepper the story; fans will cheer at the announcement of the fourth volume at the end. (Graphic/fiction hybrid. 7-11)"
Sixth grader Nate Wright needs a new skateboard…but more than that he needs to beat perfect Artur at SOMETHING.
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