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New & Notable Books for Children: April 2012 (page 4)

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Cover art for CAPTAIN AWESOME TO THE RESCUE!
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 3, 2012
Kirkus Star CAPTAIN AWESOME TO THE RESCUE!
by Stan Kirby, illustrated by George O'Connor
"As Captain Awesome would say, this kid is "MI-TEE!" (Fiction. 5-8)"
The town of Sunnyview got a little bit safer when 8-year-old Eugene McGillicudy moved in. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GREAT CAKE MYSTERY
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 3, 2012
Kirkus Star THE GREAT CAKE MYSTERY: PRECIOUS RAMOTSWE'S VERY FIRST CASE
by Alexander McCall Smith, illustrated by Iain McIntosh
"One case where an adaptation from an adult book is as much fun to read as the original. (Mystery. 7-12)"
How did Precious Ramotswe, the detective in the bestselling The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, get her start? Read full book review >
Cover art for THE DUCKLING GETS A COOKIE!?
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 3, 2012
Kirkus Star THE DUCKLING GETS A COOKIE!?
by Mo Willems, illustrated by Mo Willems
"Just as enjoyable as a read-aloud to a group or as a one-on-one lapsit, it's a pleasure to see Willems at the top of his game, and The Pigeon suitably humbled. (Picture book. 3-8)"
Everyone's favorite grouch of a fowl returns, though the spotlight is firmly fixed elsewhere. Read full book review >
Cover art for BOY + BOT
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 10, 2012
Kirkus Star BOY + BOT
by Ame Dyckman, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
"Perhaps these closing scenes anticipate more stories to come about these friends, since, as Boy and Bot would say, it's "affirmative" that this book will be a hit. (Picture book. 3-6) "
Dyckman's debut offers pitch-perfect pacing and gentle humor in a sweet story about a friendship that prevails over confusion. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHEN DINOS DAWNED, MAMMALS GOT MUNCHED, AND PTEROSAURS TOOK FLIGHT
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 10, 2012
Kirkus Star WHEN DINOS DAWNED, MAMMALS GOT MUNCHED, AND PTEROSAURS TOOK FLIGHT: A CARTOON PREHISTORY OF LIFE IN THE TRIASSIC
by Hannah Bonner, illustrated by Hannah Bonner
"Both casual and confirmed fans will devour this delicious blend of fact and foolery with relish. (Nonfiction. 8-12)"
More standup-style paleontology to follow When Fish Got Feet, Sharks Got Teeth, and Bugs Began to Swarm (2007). Read full book review >
Cover art for REMARKABLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 12, 2012
Kirkus Star REMARKABLE
by Lizzie K. Foley
"Foley tightly weaves the outlandish threads into a rich, unforgettable story that's quite simply--amazing. (Fiction. 8-12)"
The title of this debut says it all. Read full book review >