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New & Notable Children's Books: November 2012 (page 2)

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 6, 2012
Kirkus Star WILD HORSE SCIENTISTS
by Kay Frydenborg
"A science title with wide potential appeal. (glossary, where to see, how to help, resources, index) (Nonfiction. 12 & up)"
Over years of observation and experimentation on Western ranges and an Atlantic barrier island, scientists have found and implemented a successful method to stabilize wild horse populations. Read full book review >
Cover art for TWELVE KINDS OF ICE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 6, 2012
Kirkus Star TWELVE KINDS OF ICE
by Ellen Bryan Obed, illustrated by Barbara McClintock
"Irresistible. (Memoir. 6-9)"
Winter on a Maine farm offers the joys of ice in all its forms. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOW MIRKA MET A METEORITE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star HOW MIRKA MET A METEORITE
by Barry Deutsch, illustrated by Barry Deutsch
"This truly clever series is lots of fun. (Graphic fantasy. 8-13)"
Hooray! Read full book review >
Cover art for AN ILLUSTRATED TREASURY OF SCOTTISH FOLK AND FAIRY TALES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star AN ILLUSTRATED TREASURY OF SCOTTISH FOLK AND FAIRY TALES
by Theresa Breslin, illustrated by Kate Leiper
"A genuinely beautiful collection that begs to be read aloud--or told--again and again. (Folk tales. 7-12)"
Some familiar tales and some that are less so make up this elegantly designed and produced collection with Scottish roots and branches. Read full book review >
Cover art for WATERLOO & TRAFALGAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star WATERLOO & TRAFALGAR
by Olivier Tallec, illustrated by Olivier Tallec
"It is a truism that children represent the future--engaging stories about conflict resolution are necessary, and this one stands out. (Picture book. 5-10)"
The pointlessness of war, powerfully told despite having no words. Read full book review >
Cover art for UNSPOKEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star UNSPOKEN: A STORY FROM THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
by Henry Cole, illustrated by Henry Cole
"Moving and emotionally charged, the book is capped with a powerful close-up of the child's face on the rear cover with the legend "What would you do if you had the chance to help a person find freedom?" (Picture book. 7-10)"
A farm child and a fugitive make an unspoken connection in this suspenseful, wordless Civil War episode. Read full book review >