CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 27, 2011
"A story about the meaning of home, justice and love, beautifully told. (Historical fiction. 9-12)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 27, 2011
"Go ahead, break a few dishes in the washing machine, see the humor and enjoy this fine poke at every science fair that ever was. (Picture book. 4-8)"
What would happen if a stand-up comedian--a good stand-up comedian, like Robin Williams or George Carlin (minus those seven famous words)--were to choose the question for a science experiment? This, in these pages, is what would happen.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 27, 2011
"A grand tale skillfully updated and tightened up, this should win the hearts of a new generation. (Fantasy. 8-12)"
A heart-shaped talisman created in the Stone Age brings terribly corrupting power to those who possess it, until 12-year-old Charles Jago manages to destroy it permanently.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 19, 2011
"This outstanding, emotionally resonant effort will appeal to middle-grade readers. (Fiction. 8-12)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 13, 2011
"Filled with familiar Clementine charm but, more importantly, a whole lot of heart, too. (Fiction. 7-10)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 13, 2011
"A memorable gallery of humanity (and its outliers). (Picture book. 6-9)"
In the wake of
Seasons (2010), an equally beguiling barrage of simple images demonstrating this French illustrator's unusual technical command and sharp powers of observation.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 13, 2011
"A fresh entry in what is overall an exceedingly enjoyable series; readers will cheer this latest. (Fiction. 7-10)"
Nervous second-grader Alvin Ho digs deep to find the bravery to attend a funeral in this playful and poignant fourth offering in the series.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 13, 2011
"A is for one awesome, amusing, antic alphabet book. (Alphabet picture book. 4-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"This much-needed title stands out for its comfortably familiar presentation of material adults sometime find difficult to share with young children. (Informational picture book. 2-6)"
A family outing to the beach provides the opportunity for a discussion of the similarities and differences between boys and girls.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"MacDonald's lively retelling of this folktale is bound to fascinate kids; after all, who can resist a tale with a snot-nosed boy? (source note) (Picture book/folktale. 4-8) "
This Japanese variant of "The Fisherman and His Wife" features a poor flower seller and a snot-nosed boy.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"Sometimes snail mail is just better. Here's proof. (Picture book. 5-7)"
Bestrewing lined sheets with crayon drawings, Polaroids, smudges, a ketchup packet (not a real one) and other signs of affection, a mouseling writes a newsy love note to her Grandmouse.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"This debut picture-book offering from Dunklee and Forsythe is close enough to perfect in its tone, pacing and interplay between words and pictures: Wonderful. (Picture book. 3-7)"
