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

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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 >
Cover art for EXPLORER
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 >
Cover art for A BUS CALLED HEAVEN
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 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 THE CLOUD SPINNER
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 13, 2012
Kirkus Star THE CLOUD SPINNER
by Michael Catchpool, illustrated by Alison Jay
"There are definitely lessons about taking only what you need, about care for the needs of others and about listening to what is unsaid, but they are fully inside the story and only add to the pleasure. (Picture book. 5-8)"
A boy with a singular talent catches the eye of the king, with ominous results, but it turns out well. Read full book review >
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 >