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New & Notable Books for Children: March 2012

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Cover art for BLUE SKY
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
Kirkus Star BLUE SKY
by Audrey Wood, illustrated by Audrey Wood
"A high-voltage stimulus package that encourages close observation of and imaginative thinking about nature, not to mention playing with print to express ideas. (Picture book. 18 mos.-6) "
This depiction of the stratosphere in its ever-shifting splendor offers a catalog of concepts for young readers. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
Kirkus Star EXPLORER: THE MYSTERY BOXES
edited by Kazu Kibuishi
"Superb. (Graphic short-story anthology. 7-12)"
An outstanding out-of-the box anthology from renowned comics veteran Kibuishi. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
Kirkus Star A BUS CALLED HEAVEN
by Bob Graham, illustrated by Bob Graham
"The destination sign on the bus reads "Heaven," and just so, a little piece here on Earth. (Picture book. 3-8)"
A city neighborhood takes shape around an abandoned school bus as Jell-O takes to a mold, in Graham's tickling, gladdening tale. Read full book review >
Cover art for Z IS FOR MOOSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
Kirkus Star Z IS FOR MOOSE
by Kelly Bingham, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
"Just label it F for funny. (Picture book. 4-6)"
A wry twist on an alphabet story makes for laugh-out-loud fun. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
Kirkus Star VIRGINIA WOLF
by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault
"Knowledge of Virginia Woolf and her painter-sister Vanessa Bell is unnecessary; this works beautifully as a bad-day/bad-mood or animal-transformation tale, while readers who know actual depression will find it handled with tenderly forceful aplomb. (Picture book. 5-10)"
In the literary bounty of books about bad moods and bad days, this one goes deeper than most, poignantly showing literal and metaphorical glimpses of real depression. Read full book review >
Cover art for JUST DUCKS!
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
Kirkus Star JUST DUCKS!
by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Salvatore Rubbino
"An ideal introduction to this familiar waterfowl--readers will enjoy diving right in. (index, note) (Informational picture book. 4-7)"
Mallard ducks catch the attention of an observant young narrator. Join in on her day's travels to learn a lot about these quacking creatures. Read full book review >