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New and Notable Children's Books: November 2011 (page 2)

Cover art for RED SLED
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star RED SLED
by Lita Judge, illustrated by Lita Judge
"Pure genius. (Picture book. 2-7)"
Judge's latest may be virtually wordless, but it packs a powerful visual punch that will stick with readers long after the final page is turned. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOW THE DINOSAUR GOT TO THE MUSEUM
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star HOW THE DINOSAUR GOT TO THE MUSEUM
by Jessie Hartland, illustrated by Jessie Hartland
"An excellent complement to any dinosaur-book collection, this enriches and extends that interest. (Informational picture book. 6-10)"
This cumulative narrative follows the journey of a set of dinosaur bones belonging to a Diplodocus longus that lived 145 million years ago to its present home in the display halls of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. Read full book review >
Cover art for AESOP'S FABLES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star AESOP'S FABLES
by Beverley Naidoo, illustrated by Piet Grobler
"A delightful new rendition of some old favorites. (Fables. 5-11)"
Wearing a deliberate African patina, this refreshing collection of 16 Aesop fables takes place in the South African veld, giving these timeless moral tales a visual and verbal facelift. Read full book review >
Cover art for NORTH
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star NORTH: THE AMAZING STORY OF ARCTIC MIGRATION
by Nick Dowson, illustrated by Patrick Benson
"Simple but effective, this is a beautiful introduction to a remarkable region that should encourage any child's sense of wonder. (index) (Informational picture book. 7-10)"
In the dark Arctic winters, few species can survive, but in short, lush summers, millions of animals return to reproduce. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SCAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star THE SCAR
by Charlotte Moundlic, illustrated by Olivier Tallec
"A sympathetic exploration of the stages of grief through the eyes of one little boy. (Picture book. 5 & up)"
When his mother dies, a little boy reacts honestly to his profound loss in this poignant snapshot of grief. Read full book review >
Cover art for I IMAGINE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star I IMAGINE
by Rachel Rivett, illustrated by Mique Moriuchi
"The light, soothing atmosphere created by the well-matched prayers and illustrations is deceptively simple, effectively conveying powerful images and a strong sense of comfort. (Picture book/religion. 3-6)"
An unusual, whimsical collection of 12 short prayers offers an imaginative approach with a patterned text and creative responses from the children narrating the prayers. Read full book review >