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New & Notable Books for Children: March 2012 (page 3)

Cover art for VIRGINIA WOLF
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 >
Cover art for MOOSHKA, A QUILT STORY
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
Kirkus Star MOOSHKA, A QUILT STORY
by Julie Paschkis, illustrated by Julie Paschkis
"Vivid artwork, a lively, endearing heroine and a warm, loving look at a pivotal experience give this one classic potential. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Like the beautiful quilt showcased on glowing endpapers and throughout this tale, a preschooler's active imagination (probably) and an exciting (or not) addition are pieced together with family stories to create a new-baby/favorite-blanket story that's likely to become an old favorite. Read full book review >
Cover art for ALL BY MYSELF!
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
Kirkus Star ALL BY MYSELF!
by Géraldine Collet, illustrated by Coralie Saudo, translated by Sarah Quinn
"This superlatively cute look at the bond between mother and child takes a proud place next to Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson's Owl Babies (1992). (Picture book. 3-5)"
When Mama's brood is left alone, chick imaginations run wild. Read full book review >
Cover art for FIVE FUNNY BUNNIES
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
Kirkus Star FIVE FUNNY BUNNIES: THREE BOUNCING TALES
by Jean Van Leeuwen, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf
"This fresh and funny look at family life will have both children and adults chuckling. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Three interlinked short stories about a big rabbit family add up to a satisfying whole with humorous plots, witty text and utterly charming illustrations. Read full book review >
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 >