New & Notable Picture Books: October 2012 (page 5)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 16, 2012

THE BEAR IN THE BOOK

by Kate Banks, illustrated by Georg Hallensleben

"A tribute to the power of books to connect and the love that parents everywhere show when they share books with children at the end of the day, this picture book is simply spectacular. (Picture book. 3-7)"

Banks and Hallensleben are together again (What's Coming for Christmas? 2009, etc.) with a heartwarming tale that compares one bear's hibernation to one little boy's bedtime-reading rituals. Read full book review >

Cover art for MAN FROM THE LAND OF FANDANGO

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 23, 2012

MAN FROM THE LAND OF FANDANGO

by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Polly Dunbar

"Wonderfully exuberant and completely delightful. (Picture book. 3-8)"

There's fun for all when the man from Fandango comes to call. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 23, 2012

SLEEP LIKE A TIGER

by Mary Logue, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski

"This deeply satisfying story offers what all children crave when letting go--security and a trusted companion. (Picture book. 3-6)"

The stages and script preceding this child's passage into dreamland are so appealing they will surely inspire imitation. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 23, 2012

SPIRIT SEEKER: JOHN COLTRANE'S MUSICAL JOURNEY

by Gary Golio, illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

"Lyrically narrated, resplendently illustrated, and deeply respectful of both subject and audience. (afterword, author's and artist's notes, bibliography, discography) (Picture book/biography. 8-12)"

In attuned counterpoint, Golio and Gutierrez present a portrait of John Coltrane's lifelong quest to discover and share his spiritual truth through music. Read full book review >

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New & Notable Picture Books: October 2012 (page 5)