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New and Notable Children's Books for August (page 2)


Cover art for I'M HERE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 16, 2011
by Peter Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Reynolds

"Overall, an excellent selection, replete with warmth, originality and the promise of good things to come. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Eloquent, fanciful text and illustrations that sparkle with clarity combine to perfectly portray a solitary boy's flight of imagination. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BLACKHOPE ENIGMA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 9, 2011

"Readers raised on Jon Agee's The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau (1988) will be delighted with Flavin's fully-realized, action-packed debut. (Fantasy. 9-12)"
Video games and themes parks are no match for the world Il Corvo created. Read full book review >
Cover art for CARAMBA AND HENRY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 9, 2011
by Marie-Louise Gay, illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay

"A gem. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Little brothers can be soooo bothersome. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE MOSTLY TRUE STORY OF JACK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 2, 2011

"An enticing read that is certain to keep both the hero and audience guessing at every carefully plotted reveal. (Fantasy. 9-12)"
A truly splendid amalgamation of mystery, magic and creeping horror will spellbind the middle-grade set. Read full book review >
Cover art for NAAMAH AND THE ARK AT NIGHT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011

"This captivating interpretation creates a remarkable partner for Noah, who uses her special talent in a memorable way. (Picture book. 3-7)"
The animals march along two by two in most Noah's Ark stories, but Noah's partner is often missing altogether. In this unusual interpretation of one of the most popular Bible stories, it's Noah's wife who is the star as she sings the arkful of animals to sleep. Read full book review >
Cover art for BIG WIG
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Peter Malone

"This braiding of history, humor and hair positively poufs. (Informational picture book. 8-12)"
This "little history of hair" entertains largely with hair-brained ideas about how humans tame their tresses. Read full book review >