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Cover art for BUNNIES ON THE GO
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2003
BUNNIES ON THE GO: GETTING FROM PLACE TO PLACE
by Rick Walton, illustrated by Paige Miglio
"The triple threat combination of bunnies, methods of transportation, and the guessing game format will make this a popular pick for lap or group story times. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Walton and Miglio (Bunny Day, 2002, etc.) are back with even more bunnies. Read full book review >
Cover art for RATTLETRAP CAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2001
RATTLETRAP CAR
by Phyllis Root, illustrated by Jill Barton
"No reality check is needed here, just high spirits and a rollicking good time. (Picture book. 5-7)"
It takes everything they've got to get this family to the lake in their falling-apart car. Read full book review >
Cover art for SALLY GOES TO THE FARM
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2001
SALLY GOES TO THE FARM
by Stephen Huneck, illustrated by Stephen Huneck
"A playful romp through the fields. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Sally's latest adventure finds her once again taking a road trip, but this time it's to a farm. Read full book review >
Cover art for SEE YOU SOON MOON
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2001
SEE YOU SOON MOON
by Donna Conrad, illustrated by Don Carter
"Readers will hanker for a return trip. (Picture book. 1-4)"
Echoes of Good Night, Moon are unavoidable in this nighttime tale, with its young protagonist's "Bye-bye, bedroom. Read full book review >
Cover art for NIGHT RIDE TO NANNA’S
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2000
NIGHT RIDE TO NANNA’S
by Jenny Koralek, illustrated by Mandy Sutcliffe
"And a promising debut for the illustrator. (Picture book. 5-7)"
Coziness is what this picture-book journey is all about: after supper and a quick wash, Amy puts on her pajamas and climbs into the car for the trip to Grandma's. Read full book review >
Cover art for NIGHT FELL AT HARRY'S FARM
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 1997
NIGHT FELL AT HARRY'S FARM
by Carey Hedlund, illustrated by Carey Hedlund
"Occasional text within the pictures—a road sign, instructions taped on the front door—leads readers further into this midsummer's night adventure, and add fun for those just learning to pick out printed words. (Picture book. 3-8)"
 A summer jaunt to Harry's farm proves well worth it, despite the many twists, false starts, dead ends, wrong turns, and distractions that delay the trip. Read full book review >