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Top 27 Picture Books & Early Readers for September (page 3)

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
Kirkus Star OH, NO!
by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann
"Oh, yes! This is a terrific new picture book. (Picture book. 2-6)"
With text that begs to be read aloud and sumptuous illustrations made by a master printmaker, this picture book reads like an instant classic. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
Kirkus Star A FEW BITES
by Cybèle Young, illustrated by Cybèle Young
"A good story and thoroughly engaging art that flows organically from it; two attractive siblings in a recognizable setting; a winner. (Picture book. 4-8)"
There's wondrous art in the service of little brothers in this follow-up to A Few Blocks (2011). Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
Kirkus Star THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSE
by Aesop, retold by Helen Ward, illustrated by Helen Ward
"A visual stunner. (Picture book. 4-7)"
In this splendid retelling of Aesop's familiar fable, a country mouse leaves his bucolic existence to sample the glitz and glam of the city, only to discover there's absolutely no place like home. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 6, 2012
Kirkus Star ONE TIMES SQUARE: A CENTURY OF CHANGE AT THE CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD
by Joe McKendry, illustrated by Joe McKendry
"Just like Times Square itself, the pages are filled to the brim. (sources) (Nonfiction. 10-14)"
An unexpected history of a very famous intersection. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 4, 2012
Kirkus Star MONSIEUR MARCEAU: ACTOR WITHOUT WORDS
by Leda Schubert, illustrated by Gérard DuBois
"An exceptional life; a stunning achievement. (afterword, source notes, further reading) (Picture book biography. 4-10) "
Audiences thrilled to his mesmerizing performances, in which he spoke through his expressive body without uttering a single word. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 4, 2012
Kirkus Star THE MONSTERS' MONSTER
by Patrick McDonnell, illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
"Make time to share with young monsters everywhere. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Tiny Grouch, Grump and Gloom 'n' Doom (who has two heads) continually bicker about who is the most impressive monster. When the solution they come up with turns out to be different from what they expected, a surprising but welcome lesson is eventually learned. Read full book review >