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GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE DINOSAURSby Mo Willems illustrated by Mo Willems
Top-notch for group storytime, for a project on revising classics or just for enjoyment; funniest for kids who know the... Full review >
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YOU ARE STARDUSTby Elin Kelsey & illustrated by Soyeon Kim
A remarkable achievement. Full review >
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THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSEby Aesop & retold by Helen Ward & illustrated by Helen Ward
A visual stunner. Full review >
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SILHOUETTE OF A SPARROWThis slim tale is a positive breath of fresh air in a market bloated with opportunistic dystopian and paranormal romances Full review >
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LEGENDS OF ZITA THE SPACEGIRLby Ben Hatke & illustrated by Ben Hatke
Imaginative and utterly bewitching. Full review >
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BLINK ONCEby Cylin Busby
This outing is a marked departure from Busby’s Date Him or Dump Him series; the twists and turns of West’s relationship with... Full review >
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THOSE DARN SQUIRRELS FLY SOUTHby Adam Rubin & illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
Hysterical—again. Full review >
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WEIRDby Erin Frankel & illustrated by Paula Heaphy
While the series would benefit from a boy’s version, the message is still loud and clear; this should find a home in every... Full review >
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ZOMBIE MAKERSScience writing at its grossest and best, though as the title (not to mention the blood-spattered pages) warns, not for the... Full review >
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BOMBA superb tale of an era and an effort that forever changed our world. Full review >
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OSTRICH AND LARKby Marilyn Nelson & illustrated by San Artists of the Kuru Art Project of Botswana
Eye-catching and lyrical. Full review >
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BEAR DESPAIRby Gaëtan Dorémus & illustrated by Gaëtan Dorémus
An imaginative and well-designed chase. Full review >
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THE RAVEN BOYSThe magic is entirely pragmatic; the impossible, extraordinarily true. Full review >
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PINOCCHIOby Carlo Collodi illustrated by Fulvio Testa translated by Geoffrey Brock
Parents and libraries should welcome this edition, appealing and accessible for 21st-century children. Full review >
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BOOT & SHOEby Marla Frazee & illustrated by Marla Frazee
Read unhurried, in a lap, again and again. Full review >
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NIGHT OF THE WHITE DEERby Jack Bushnell & illustrated by Miguel Co
A slight magical tale whose illustrations can't quite compensate for the weak story. Full review >
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LITTLE RED RIDING HOODretold by Lari Don & illustrated by Célia Chauffrey
Gorgeously designed and packaged with a CD narrated by Imelda Staunton, this provocative telling is for young lovers of the... Full review >
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SQUEAK, RUMBLE, WHOMP! WHOMP! WHOMP!by Wynton Marsalis & illustrated by Paul Rogers
Loud and clear, the creators show how tuning into everyday sounds can inspire music. Clap, clap, CLAP! (Picture Book. 3-7) Full review >
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BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTHby Eric Walters
Richly detailed and satisfying Full review >
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DRAWING FROM THE CITYby Tejubehan illustrated by Tejubehan translated by V. Geetha ; Gita Wolf
A unique offering that presents readers with arresting artwork and a compelling life story. Full review >
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MY NAME IS PARVANAReaders will learn much about the war in Afghanistan even as they cheer on this feisty protagonist. Full review >
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DRUMMER BOY OF JOHN JOHNby Mark Greenwood & illustrated by Frané Lessac
A joy to read. Play calypso music and celebrate! (author’s note, glossary and pronunciation guide, author’s sources)... Full review >
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LOST IN PARISby Marissa Moss & illustrated by Marissa Moss
A surprise ending will leave readers anticipating Mira’s next mission as she follows her mother through time and history. Full review >
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EARTH AND AIRThese strange, sometimes beautiful tales might find their best readership among those who think they have moved beyond YA. Full review >
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SCOUTby Gordon McMillan & illustrated by Gordon McMillan
An enthusiastic effort, but with lackluster results. Full review >
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THE SECRET OF THE FORTUNE WOOKIEEby Tom Angleberger & illustrated by Tom Angleberger
The end is foreboding…all young Jedi rejoice! There will be a sequel. Full review >
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ALICE IN ZOMBIELANDShowalter has created a promising playground for future story installments. Full review >
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THE FIRE CHRONICLEIrreverent humor and swashbuckling adventure collide in a fetching fantasy. Full review >
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PASSION BLUEA rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion. Full review >
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