2011 Best Books for Children: Nonfiction

by Claire A. Nivola & illustrated by Claire A. Nivola

Neither a story with a plot nor a full-blown memoir, this brief look at a town suspended in time resonates with happiness... Full review >

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by Barry Denenberg

This is history at its best, an original and appealing way to mark the centennial of this familiar disaster. Full review >

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by Candace Fleming & illustrated by Jessica Hische

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by Shane W. Evans & illustrated by Shane W. Evans

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by Dan Yaccarino & illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

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by Duncan Tonatiuh & illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh

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

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by Patrick McDonnell & illustrated by Patrick McDonnell

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by Peter Lourie

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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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by Kadir Nelson & illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Directly after the prologue, the narrative begins with the U.S. Capitol, built by slaves and freeman before Nelson steps... Full review >

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by Sally M. Walker

Riveting. Full review >

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by Matt Phelan & illustrated by Matt Phelan

Three true tales of adventure as grand and admirable in the telling as they were in the doing. Full review >

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