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    BABY BEAR COUNTS ONE

    SEPT. 24, 2013

CHILDREN'S

BABY BEAR COUNTS ONE

by Ashley Wolff ; illustrated by Ashley Wolff

Brimming with visual treasures and ending with snowflakes—“too many to count”—this joyous treat will reward both family and... Full review >

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    MOONDAY

    SEPT. 3, 2013

CHILDREN'S

MOONDAY

by Adam Rex ; illustrated by Adam Rex

This mashup of the ordinary and the far-out, of a little neighborhood and a giant, glowing orb from outer space, thrills. Full review >

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    A BOOK OF BABIES

    JAN. 7, 2014

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A BOOK OF BABIES

by Il Sung Na ; illustrated by Il Sung Na

Sweet, stimulating illustrations offer up baby basics for bedtime. Full review >

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    ALONE IN THE FOREST

    SEPT. 10, 2013

CHILDREN'S

ALONE IN THE FOREST

by Gita Wolf ; Andrea Anastasio ; illustrated by Bhajju Shyam

A familiar story arc conveyed through traditional art captivates with its freshness and originality. Full review >

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    THUNDERSTORM

    MAY 7, 2013

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THUNDERSTORM

by Arthur Geisert ; illustrated by Arthur Geisert

Though children might need some reassurance, this beautifully nuanced meditation on the power of nature—and community... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    GIVING THANKS

    OCT. 15, 2013

CHILDREN'S

GIVING THANKS

by Katherine Paterson ; illustrated by Pamela Dalton

Suffused with and inspiring gratitude and joy. Amen. Full review >

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    MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER

    OCT. 8, 2013

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