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Top 27 Picture Books & Early Readers for September (page 4)

Cover art for NEVER TRUST A TIGER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star NEVER TRUST A TIGER
retold by Lari Don, illustrated by Melanie Williamson
"An excellent addition to both the folk tale genre and the early-reader shelf. (Folk tale/early reader. 4-7)"
Does one good turn deserve another? Read full book review >
Cover art for THOSE DARN SQUIRRELS FLY SOUTH
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 11, 2012
Kirkus Star THOSE DARN SQUIRRELS FLY SOUTH
by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
"Hysterical--again. (Picture book. 5-9)"
Birds of a feather (along with a cantankerous gentleman and his pesky squirrels) flock together at this tropical destination. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE MONSTERS' MONSTER
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 >
Cover art for VALENTINE AND HIS VIOLIN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star VALENTINE AND HIS VIOLIN
by Philip Hopman, illustrated by Philip Hopman
"Delightful whether or not you've ever attempted to play a stringed instrument. (Picture book. 5-9)"
Valentine's violin teacher says he's doing very well, but the effect of his playing on others is dramatic in a different sense. Read full book review >
Cover art for LET'S SING A LULLABY WITH THE BRAVE COWBOY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 25, 2012
Kirkus Star LET'S SING A LULLABY WITH THE BRAVE COWBOY
by Jan Thomas, illustrated by Jan Thomas
"A terrific story to read and sing, with a most satisfying finale. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Silliness abounds as a not-very-bright, not-very-brave cowboy croons his cows to sleep. Read full book review >
Cover art for DRUMMER BOY OF JOHN JOHN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
Kirkus Star DRUMMER BOY OF JOHN JOHN
by Mark Greenwood, illustrated by Frané Lessac
"A joy to read. Play calypso music and celebrate! (author's note, glossary and pronunciation guide, author's sources) (Picture book/biography. 3-8)"
Winston, a boy in Trinidad, wishes that he could play in a band and win free rotis, the delicious island specialty prepared by the Roti King and presented to the best performers at Carnival. Read full book review >