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Cover art for PIG PIG RETURNS
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2011
PIG PIG RETURNS
by David McPhail, illustrated by David McPhail
"Many kids, like Pig Pig, thrive on routine; reading this over and over is likely to become part of many young readers' routines. (Picture book. 3-7)"
The clever title reveals two meanings: First, that a classic character stars in a new book for the first time in decades; second, that this story is likely to end in a satisfying return home. Read full book review >
Cover art for LARUE ACROSS AMERICA
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
Kirkus Star LARUE ACROSS AMERICA: POSTCARDS FROM THE VACATION
by Mark Teague, illustrated by Mark Teague
"Bone Voyage. (Picture book. 4-9)"
Ike, that cute, crafty canine, is back in his fourth adventure. Read full book review >
Cover art for DUCK, DUCK, MOOSE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2009
DUCK, DUCK, MOOSE
by Dave Horowitz, illustrated by Dave Horowitz
"The nugget of warmth here is in the First Law of Moving—whether it be for a vacation or away from home altogether, it may very well result in the unexpected reaction of happiness. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Moose embodies Newton's First Law of Motion: Bodies at rest stay at rest. Read full book review >
Cover art for PUNK FARM ON TOUR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 9, 2007
PUNK FARM ON TOUR
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, illustrated by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
"Where to next? (Map endpapers, website to download the song, Picture book. 5-8)"
When Farmer Joe packs up for the National Tractor Society Conference in Reno, Punk Farm gears up for their first road trip, hot on the hooves of their previous successful concert. Read full book review >
Cover art for MY BIG RIG
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2007
MY BIG RIG
by Jonathan London, illustrated by Viviana Garofoli
"The big rig is even better. (Picture book. 3-6)"
In a merry head trip, London takes a young trucker on a transcontinental voyage in a big rig. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2005
ON THE ROAD
by Susan Steggall, illustrated by Susan Steggall
"Extra zoom comes through the vividly colored, torn-paper illustrations that fill the oversized pages and almost crunch with texture. (Picture book. 2-4)"
In this vehicle-rich road trip, the burgeoning travel and automobile enthusiast will like what he sees: a road crowded with cars, vans, semi-trucks, dump trucks, emergency vehicles, motorcycles, cement mixers, and various and sundry roadwork machinery. Read full book review >