• CHILDREN'S

    THE STORY OF THINGS

    JUNE 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

THE STORY OF THINGS

by Neal Layton & illustrated by Neal Layton adapted by Corina Fletcher

Curiously uninvolving, but it may get children to thinking about stuff and maybe inventing some gizmos of their own. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    MATTER MATTERS!

    AUG. 14, 2012

CHILDREN'S

MATTER MATTERS!

by Tom Adams & illustrated by Thomas Flintham

Younger flapoholics are unlikely to absorb much of the content, and older lab rats will do better with more systematic... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    LOTS OF LAMBS

    NOV. 6, 2012

CHILDREN'S

LOTS OF LAMBS

by Laura Numeroff & illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

A possibility for bedtime use, considering the soporific verse and routine (at best) “enhancements.” (Novelty. 2-5) Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE GOLDILOCKS VARIATIONS

    OCT. 23, 2012

CHILDREN'S

THE GOLDILOCKS VARIATIONS

by Allan Ahlberg & illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg

The frequently distributed buns aren’t all that’s delicious in this exhilarating suite of variations on a classic. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    HIDE AND SEEK

    SEPT. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

HIDE AND SEEK

by David A. Carter & illustrated by David A. Carter

More playful work from a rare master of abstract design, both rich enough and sturdy enough to support repeat visits. Full review >

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