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New & Notable Picture Books: October 2012 (page 3)


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Cover art for WHO BUILT THE STABLE?
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
by Ashley Bryan, illustrated by Ashley Bryan

"Brilliant. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Bryan's Christmas offering combines a poignant poem about a shepherd boy who builds his own stable with exuberant paintings in a masterful melding of rhythmic text and dazzling art. Read full book review >
Cover art for SANTA FROM CINCINNATI
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 2, 2012
by Judi Barrett, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

"The droll, understated wit of the text and the delightfully comical, skillfully planned illustrations make this a story that will delight both children and adult readers. (Picture book. 4-8)"
It's Santa Claus the prequel in this witty exploration of Santa's younger years. Read full book review >
Cover art for OLIVER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
by Birgitta Sif, illustrated by Birgitta Sif

"A lovely gift--aglow with warmth and welcome--for those who feel, or have ever felt, different. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A delightful tale about a boy who is different and his discovery of a kindred spirit, gracefully written to celebrate dreamers and readers--and those who need not change to find friends. Read full book review >
Cover art for THIS IS NOT MY HAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
by Jon Klassen, illustrated by Jon Klassen

"Hats off! (Picture book. 4-8)"
Klassen combines spare text and art to deliver no small measure of laughs in another darkly comic haberdashery whodunit. Read full book review >
Cover art for BOOT & SHOE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
by Marla Frazee, illustrated by Marla Frazee

"Read unhurried, in a lap, again and again. (Picture book. 4-7) "
This gem about canine siblings goes from peaceful routine to funny mayhem to erroneous bereavement--and relief. Read full book review >
Cover art for COLD SNAP
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2012
by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

"This may not be the most exciting or enthralling winter tale, but it is perfect for sharing during readers' own cold snaps--calming, reassuring, charming. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A community caught under the pall of a weeklong cold snap comes together in this cozy, old-fashioned story that is high on both charm and appeal. Read full book review >