2012 Fall Preview: Children's & Teen

by 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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by Elin Kelsey & illustrated by Soyeon Kim

A remarkable achievement. Full review >

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by Aesop & retold by Helen Ward & illustrated by Helen Ward

A visual stunner. Full review >

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by Molly Beth Griffin

This 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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by Ben Hatke & illustrated by Ben Hatke

Imaginative and utterly bewitching. Full review >

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by 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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by Adam Rubin & illustrated by Daniel Salmieri

Hysterical—again. Full review >

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by 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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by Rebecca L. Johnson

Science 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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by Steve Sheinkin

A superb tale of an era and an effort that forever changed our world. Full review >

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by Marilyn Nelson & illustrated by San Artists of the Kuru Art Project of Botswana

Eye-catching and lyrical. Full review >

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by Gaëtan Dorémus & illustrated by Gaëtan Dorémus

An imaginative and well-designed chase. Full review >

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by Maggie Stiefvater

The magic is entirely pragmatic; the impossible, extraordinarily true. Full review >

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by 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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by Marla Frazee & illustrated by Marla Frazee

Read unhurried, in a lap, again and again. Full review >

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by 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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retold 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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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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by Eric Walters

Richly detailed and satisfying Full review >

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by 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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by Deborah Ellis

Readers will learn much about the war in Afghanistan even as they cheer on this feisty protagonist. Full review >

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by 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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by 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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by Peter Dickinson

These strange, sometimes beautiful tales might find their best readership among those who think they have moved beyond YA. Full review >

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by Gordon McMillan & illustrated by Gordon McMillan

An enthusiastic effort, but with lackluster results. Full review >

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by 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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by Gena Showalter

Showalter has created a promising playground for future story installments. Full review >

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by John Stephens

Irreverent humor and swashbuckling adventure collide in a fetching fantasy. Full review >

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by Victoria Strauss

A rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion. Full review >

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by Cinda Williams Chima

Simply brilliant. Full review >

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