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New & Notable Picture Books: October 2012

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Cover art for INFINITY AND ME
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star INFINITY AND ME
by Kate Hosford, illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska
"A stellar artistic vision of the infinite power of intergenerational love. (author's note) (Picture book. 5-8)"
Uma's struggle with the meaning of infinity offers readers a playful, gorgeous introduction to the mathematical concept. Read full book review >
Cover art for OH! WHAT A SURPRISE!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star OH! WHAT A SURPRISE!
by Suzanne Bloom, illustrated by Suzanne Bloom
"This one has "read it again" potential, and Fox has the makings of a star. (Picture book. 2-6)"
In the fourth entry in the charming Goose and Bear series, the polar bear and gawky white goose are again joined by their irrepressible little friend, a fox with the personality of a bright 2-year-old. Read full book review >
Cover art for DREAMING UP
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star DREAMING UP: A CELEBRATION OF BUILDING
by Christy Hale, illustrated by Christy Hale
"This extraordinary new picture book masterfully tackles the complex task of contextualizing seemingly complex architectural concepts within a child's own world of play. (Informational picture book/poetry. 2-8)"
Hale turns her educated eye to modern and contemporary architecture and produces a book that is at once groundbreaking, child-friendly and marvelously inclusive. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star BLACK DOG
by Levi Pinfold, illustrated by Levi Pinfold
"A great pick for storytime, bedtime, anytime. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Pinfold's story has a timeless quality despite its entirely original flair, with sumptuous paintings and thumbnail embellishments adding narrative and descriptive content. Read full book review >
Cover art for OTTER AND ODDER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star OTTER AND ODDER: A LOVE STORY
by James Howe, illustrated by Chris Raschka
"Ever-changing watercolor washes and primordial shapes depict a wondrous, liquid world in which the star-crossed lovers learn to trust their hearts. (Picture book. 5-9)"
The love between a fish and an otter is given the thoughtful treatment such an unexpected attraction deserves. Read full book review >
Cover art for GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS
by Jeff Mack, illustrated by Jeff Mack
"An instructive and entertaining primer on the art of friendship and the complexity of joy. (Picture book. 3-7) "
Working from a text composed solely of the titular phrases (plus one final qualifier) in an ongoing call and response, Mack depicts a day among friends whose dispositions couldn't be more extreme. Read full book review >