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THE CHESHIRE CHEESE CATby 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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THE INQUISITOR'S APPRENTICEby 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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SECRETS AT SEAby Richard Peck illustrated by Kelly Murphy
Sheer delight. Full review >
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TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STARadapted 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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RED SLEDby Lita Judge & illustrated by Lita Judge
Pure genius. Full review >
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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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NAAMAH AND THE ARK AT NIGHTby 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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MOUSE & LIONretold 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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BLUE CHICKENby Deborah Freedman & illustrated by Deborah Freedman
Delicate and durable, visually sophisticated yet friendly: simply exquisite. Full review >
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LOVE, MOUSERELLAby David Ezra Stein & illustrated by David Ezra Stein
Sometimes snail mail is just better. Here’s proof. Full review >
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