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New & Notable Books for Children: March 2012 (page 2)

Cover art for KALI'S SONG
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 13, 2012
Kirkus Star KALI'S SONG
by Jeanette Winter, illustrated by Jeanette Winter
"Minimalism brilliantly brings a distant time near. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Thousands of years ago, a boy chooses to use his bow for music rather than hunting, charming animals and eventually his tribe with hypnotic song. Read full book review >
Cover art for OLIVIA BEAN, TRIVIA QUEEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 13, 2012
Kirkus Star OLIVIA BEAN, TRIVIA QUEEN
by Donna Gephart
"This tale will have readers cheering for the resilient, resourceful Olivia. (Fiction. 9-13)"
One question can best sum up 12-year-old Olivia Bean's life: What is worse than having a 5-year-old brother who is obsessed with gross trivia and sharing your house with your mother's boyfriend? Read full book review >
Cover art for STEP GENTLY OUT
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 13, 2012
Kirkus Star STEP GENTLY OUT
by Helen Frost, photographed by Rick Lieder
"A dazzlingly poetic photo album of the insect world for tots on up. (Picture book. 2 & up)"
Breathtaking photos and an exquisite poem capture a bug's-eye view of nature. Read full book review >
Cover art for LIFE IN THE OCEAN
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 13, 2012
Kirkus Star LIFE IN THE OCEAN: THE STORY OF OCEANOGRAPHER SYLVIA EARLE
by Claire A. Nivola, illustrated by Claire A. Nivola
"A delicious invitation to swim with the fishes. (author's note, bibliography) (Picture book/biography. 5-9)"
Young explorers will be happy to dive into this captivatingly illustrated biography of the renowned oceanographer. Read full book review >
Cover art for GOBLIN SECRETS
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 6, 2012
Kirkus Star GOBLIN SECRETS
by William Alexander
"The result is wryly humorous and bearably yet excitingly menacing: Even while much is left unexplained, Rownie's triumph is both gripping and tantalizing. (Fantasy. 9-13)"
Rownie's search for his brother turns into an unlikely heroic quest. 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 >