• CHILDREN'S

    THE CHESHIRE CHEESE CAT

    OCT. 1, 2011

CHILDREN'S

THE CHESHIRE CHEESE CAT

by Carmen Agra Deedy & Randall Wright & illustrated by Barry Moser

Readers with great expectations will find them fully satisfied by this tongue-in-cheek romp through a historic public House... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE INQUISITOR'S APPRENTICE

    OCT. 3, 2011

CHILDREN'S

THE INQUISITOR'S APPRENTICE

by Chris Moriarty & illustrated by Mark Edward Geyer

A marvelous, mystical romp that doesn’t ignore reality. A hint of a possible sequel whets readers’ appetite for more: Yes,... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR

    OCT. 3, 2011

CHILDREN'S

TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR

adapted by Jerry Pinkney & illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Just another superb outing from a fixed star twinkling in the children’s-literature firmament. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WHAT'S NEW AT THE ZOO?

    OCT. 1, 2011

CHILDREN'S

WHAT'S NEW AT THE ZOO?

by Betty Comden Adolph Green illustrated by Travis Foster

An initial double-page spread shows dozens of disgruntled animals—walrus and crab and monkey and camel and others—crammed... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    NAAMAH AND THE ARK AT NIGHT

    AUG. 1, 2011

CHILDREN'S

NAAMAH AND THE ARK AT NIGHT

by Susan Campbell Bartoletti & illustrated by Holly Meade

This captivating interpretation creates a remarkable partner for Noah, who uses her special talent in a memorable way.... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    MOUSE & LION

    OCT. 1, 2011

CHILDREN'S

MOUSE & LION

retold by Rand Burkert & illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert

A favorite ancient fable beautifully presented in the tradition of the finest picture books, this does not replace Jerry... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BLUE CHICKEN

    SEPT. 15, 2011

CHILDREN'S

BLUE CHICKEN

by Deborah Freedman & illustrated by Deborah Freedman

Delicate and durable, visually sophisticated yet friendly: simply exquisite. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    LOVE, MOUSERELLA

    SEPT. 1, 2011

CHILDREN'S

LOVE, MOUSERELLA

by David Ezra Stein & illustrated by David Ezra Stein

Sometimes snail mail is just better. Here’s proof. Full review >

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