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New and Notable Children's Books for July

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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 5, 2011
SECRETS OF TAMARIND
by Nadia Aguiar
"Like Simon, Maya and Penny, readers will find it hard to leave the magical world of Tamarind. (map) (Fantasy. 10-12)"
After rescuing their marine-biologist parents from a mysterious island in The Lost Island of Tamarind (2008), feisty siblings Maya, Simon and Penny encounter more amazing adventures as they return to prevent Tamarind's destruction in this hair-raising sequel. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 12, 2011
Kirkus Star WAITING FOR THE BIBLIOBURRO
by Monica Brown, illustrated by John Parra
"The book is perfect for read-alouds, with occasional, often onomatopoeic Spanish words such as "quiquiriquí," "tacatac" and "iii-aah" adding to the fun. (author's note, glossary of Spanish terms) (Picture book. 4-8)"
Inspired by Colombian librarian Luis Soriano Bohórquez, Brown's latest tells of a little girl whose wish comes true when a librarian and two book-laden burros visit her remote village. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 12, 2011
Kirkus Star TEXAS GOTHIC
by Rosemary Clement-Moore
"This engaging mystery has plenty of both paranormal and romance, spiced with loving families and satisfyingly packed with self-sufficient, competent girls. (Paranormal mystery. 12-15)"
A pragmatic heroine must confront her magical side to save the day, find the ghost, win the boy and corral the goats. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 12, 2011
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
by Alexis Deacon, illustrated by Viviane Schwarz
"Fast-paced with wit and heart, this ridiculous rodent road-trip will appeal to future comic-book lovers—and anyone part of a tight band of brothers (or sisters). (Picture book. 4-8)"
Seven rodent brothers outgrow their hole and venture out into a junkyard in search of a new home in this vastly retooled take on "The Blind Men and the Elephant." Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2011
UH-OH!
by Mary Newell DePalma, illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma
"Other books with the same title are available—be sure to get this one too, with the impish, blue-spiked dinosaur, for bubbling good fun. (Picture book. 4-7)"
If young kids haven't already learned to exclaim "Uh-oh" over some mishap, it's guaranteed they will after reading this entertaining romp. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 12, 2011
Kirkus Star THE GREAT BEAR
by Libby Gleeson, illustrated by Armin Greder
"Subtle--yet spectacular and deeply moving. (Picture book. 3-8)"
Can a circus bear escape her day-to-day abuse? Read full book review >