• CHILDREN'S

    LIESL & PO

    OCT. 4, 2011

CHILDREN'S

LIESL & PO

by Lauren Oliver & illustrated by Kei Acedera

In her first work for middle-grade readers, the versatile Oliver (Before I Fall, 2010, and Delirium, 2011) deftly creates... 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

    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

    WONDERSTRUCK

    SEPT. 13, 2011

CHILDREN'S

WONDERSTRUCK

by Brian Selznick illustrated by Brian Selznick

Visually stunning, completely compelling, Wonderstruck demonstrates a mastery and maturity that proves that, yes, lightning... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    DRAWING FROM MEMORY

    SEPT. 1, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DRAWING FROM MEMORY

by Allen Say & illustrated by Allen Say

Aesthetically superb; this will fascinate comics readers and budding artists while creating new Say fans. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    DIEGO RIVERA

    MAY 1, 2011

CHILDREN'S

DIEGO RIVERA

by Duncan Tonatiuh & illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh

Both solid introduction and exhortation, this book will thrill budding artists. Full review >

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