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CHILDREN'S
TITANIC SINKS!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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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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DIEGO RIVERAby Duncan Tonatiuh & illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
Both solid introduction and exhortation, this book will thrill budding artists. Full review >
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COOKIEBOT!by Katie Van Camp & illustrated by Lincoln Agnew
Inventive, animated and irresistible. Full review >
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RAH, RAH, RADISHES!by April Pulley Sayre & photographed by April Pulley Sayre
The staccato rhymes suggest themselves for all sorts of exuberant oration, from simple read-alouds to more orchestrated... Full review >
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BLACKOUTby John Rocco & illustrated by John Rocco
Not all young readers will have experienced a blackout, but this engaging snapshot could easily have them wishing for one. 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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BLUE CHICKENby Deborah Freedman & illustrated by Deborah Freedman
Delicate and durable, visually sophisticated yet friendly: simply exquisite. 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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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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A FEW BLOCKSby Cybèle Young & illustrated by Cybèle Young
Amazing. Full review >
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RED SLEDby Lita Judge & illustrated by Lita Judge
Pure genius. 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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INSIDE OUT & BACK AGAINby Thanhhà Lai
In her not-to-be-missed debut, Lai evokes a distinct time and place and presents a complex, realistic heroine whom readers... Full review >
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SQUISH, SUPER AMOEBAby Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm & illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm
If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does. (Graphic novel. 7-9) Full review >
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THE FIRES BENEATH THE SEAby Lydia Millet
A lush and intelligent opener for a topical eco-fantasy series. Full review >
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SECRETS AT SEAby Richard Peck illustrated by Kelly Murphy
Sheer delight. Full review >
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HOUND DOG TRUEby Linda Urban
This outstanding, emotionally resonant effort will appeal to middle-grade readers. 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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DEAD END IN NORVELTby Jack Gantos
Characteristically provocative gothic comedy, with sublime undertones. (Autobiographical fiction. 11-13) Full review >
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LIESL & POby 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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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 MOSTLY TRUE STORY OF JACKAn enticing read that is certain to keep both the hero and audience guessing at every carefully plotted reveal. (Fantasy.... Full review >
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DRAGON CASTLEThe story recalls Lloyd Alexander at his wry, humane best; readers will be happy for every moment they spend at castle... Full review >
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CITY OF ORPHANSby Avi illustrated by Greg Ruth
Heroic deeds, narrow escapes, dastardly villains, amazing coincidences and a family rich in love and hope are all part of an... Full review >
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DRAWING FROM MEMORYby 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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HEART AND SOULby 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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THE UNFORGOTTEN COATby Frank Cottrell Boyce photographed by Carl Hunter Clare Heney
Chingis explains to their teacher that little Nergui’s hat must stay on, like a hunting eagle’s hood. Such casual references... Full review >
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JEFFERSON'S SONSA big, serious work of historical investigation and imagination; the tale has never before been told this well. (Historical... Full review >
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AROUND THE WORLDby 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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WONDERSTRUCKby 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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MOON PIEby Simon Mason
Love conquers all in this big-hearted and heartbreaking story of Martha, Tug and their errant father who, in time, stops... Full review >
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THE FREEDOM MAZEMultilayered, compassionate and thought-provoking, a timely read on the sesquicentennial of America’s Civil War. Full review >
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ORANIby 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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