• CHILDREN'S

    DELIA'S DULL DAY

    SEPT. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

DELIA'S DULL DAY

by Andy Myer & illustrated by Andy Myer

Young readers will chuckle at Delia’s cluelessness—and maybe think twice about their own assumptions. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    OH, NO!

    SEPT. 11, 2012

CHILDREN'S

OH, NO!

by Candace Fleming & illustrated by Eric Rohmann

Oh, yes! This is a terrific new picture book. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    CAT TALE

    SEPT. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

CAT TALE

by Michael Hall & illustrated by Michael Hall

Smart and accessible, charming and witty, this is one for educators and adventurers alike. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    YOU ARE A STAR!

    SEPT. 18, 2012

  • CHILDREN'S

    TOO TALL HOUSES

    SEPT. 27, 2012

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE QUIET PLACE

    SEPT. 18, 2012

CHILDREN'S

THE QUIET PLACE

by Sarah Stewart & illustrated by David Small

A warm, gentle portrait of an immigrant’s isolation and the ways that creativity and a loving family can offer both a safe... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    ISLAND

    SEPT. 18, 2012

CHILDREN'S

ISLAND

by Jason Chin & illustrated by Jason Chin

Another superb contribution to scientific literature by Chin. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    MONSIEUR MARCEAU

    SEPT. 4, 2012

  • CHILDREN'S

    LESTER'S DREADFUL SWEATERS

    SEPT. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

LESTER'S DREADFUL SWEATERS

by K.G. Campbell & illustrated by K.G. Campbell

Children forced to wear horrid clothing made by well-meaning relatives will laugh in sympathy with Lester. If Edward Gorey... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    CASTLE

    SEPT. 18, 2012

CHILDREN'S

CASTLE

by David Macaulay with Sheila Keenan & illustrated by David Macaulay

And will a young scholar read it again and look for more? You bet—it’s great fuel for the imagination. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    PENNY AND HER DOLL

    SEPT. 1, 2012

  • CHILDREN'S

    SARAH GIVES THANKS

    SEPT. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

SARAH GIVES THANKS

by Mike Allegra & illustrated by David Gardner

Readers will look forward to more from this talented author, who has penned a perfectly paced, rousing biography. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    YOU ARE STARDUST

    SEPT. 15, 2012

  • CHILDREN'S

    NIGHTSONG

    SEPT. 25, 2012

CHILDREN'S

NIGHTSONG

by Ari Berk & illustrated by Loren Long

Young ones will relate to Chiro and cheer as he gains confidence with his newfound skill and will be deeply satisfied flying... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    BRAVE SQUISH RABBIT

    SEPT. 27, 2012

CHILDREN'S

BRAVE SQUISH RABBIT

by Katherine Battersby & illustrated by Katherine Battersby

A little humor that goes a long way toward conquering big fears. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    HELLO! HELLO!

    SEPT. 18, 2012

CHILDREN'S

HELLO! HELLO!

by Matthew Cordell & illustrated by Matthew Cordell

This wry object lesson blends clever design and a sincere, never-preachy delivery. Terrific! (Picture book. 3-7) Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    ONE TIMES SQUARE

    SEPT. 6, 2012

CHILDREN'S

ONE TIMES SQUARE

by Joe McKendry & illustrated by Joe McKendry

Just like Times Square itself, the pages are filled to the brim. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    NEVER TRUST A TIGER

    SEPT. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

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. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    THE MONSTERS' MONSTER

    SEPT. 4, 2012

  • CHILDREN'S

    VALENTINE AND HIS VIOLIN

    SEPT. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

VALENTINE AND HIS VIOLIN

by Philip Hopman & illustrated by Philip Hopman

Delightful whether or not you’ve ever attempted to play a stringed instrument. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    LET'S SING A LULLABY WITH THE BRAVE COWBOY

    SEPT. 25, 2012

CHILDREN'S

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. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    DRUMMER BOY OF JOHN JOHN

    SEPT. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

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)... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    ELECTRIC BEN

    SEPT. 13, 2012

CHILDREN'S

ELECTRIC BEN

by Robert Byrd & illustrated by Robert Byrd

A work of breadth and energy, just like its subject; engaging and brimming with appeal for a wide audience. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    A FEW BITES

    SEPT. 11, 2012

CHILDREN'S

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;... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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