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THE DOGS OF WINTERby Bobbie Pyron
Terrifying, life-affirming and memorable. 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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THE ONE AND ONLY IVANby Katherine Applegate illustrated by Patricia Castelao
Utterly believable, this bittersweet story, complete with an author’s note identifying the real Ivan, will inspire a new... Full review >
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Z IS FOR MOOSEby Kelly Bingham & illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
Just label it F for funny. Full review >
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HOMERby Elisha Cooper & illustrated by Elisha Cooper
Soothing and satisfying; perfect for reading on the porch on a summer evening, preferably next to a dog. Full review >
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NEVER TRUST A TIGERretold by Lari Don & illustrated by Melanie Williamson
An excellent addition to both the folk tale genre and the early-reader shelf. Full review >
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EAST DRAGON, WEST DRAGONby Robyn Eversole illustrated by Scott Campbell
This primer on friendship wrapped in hijinks is paced for maximum pleasure. Full review >
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OH, NO!by Candace Fleming & illustrated by Eric Rohmann
Oh, yes! This is a terrific new picture book. 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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STEP GENTLY OUTby Helen Frost & photographed by Rick Lieder
A dazzlingly poetic photo album of the insect world for tots on up. (Picture book. 2 & up) Full review >
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DAY BY DAYby Susan Gal & illustrated by Susan Gal
A luminous celebration of family, food and home. Full review >
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FISH HAD A WISHby Michael Garland & illustrated by Michael Garland
From the beaver’s coat to the tiger lily’s petals to the snakeskin, this fish tale is a keeper. Full review >
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WHAT'S THE TIME, MR. WOLF?by Debi Gliori ; illustrated by Debi Gliori
There is much to enjoy here, and the illustrations and allusions beg for repeat readings. Full review >
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CAT TALEby Michael Hall & illustrated by Michael Hall
Smart and accessible, charming and witty, this is one for educators and adventurers alike. Full review >
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PENNY AND HER DOLLby Kevin Henkes & illustrated by Kevin Henkes
A doll of a beginning reader. Full review >
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CHARLEY'S FIRST NIGHTby Amy Hest & illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
Be forewarned: Youngsters will find Charley as irresistible as Henry does and will no doubt beg for puppies of their own. Full review >
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THIS IS NOT MY HATby Jon Klassen & illustrated by Jon Klassen
Hats off! Full review >
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOK OF ANIMAL POETRYedited by J. Patrick Lewis
A spectacular collection—“And,” the editor notes with remarkable understatement, “the pictures are pretty nice too!”... Full review >
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CHLOEby Peter McCarty & illustrated by Peter McCarty
Beautifully benign illustrations conjure powerful familial feelings Full review >
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LULU AND THE DUCK IN THE PARKby Hilary McKay & illustrated by Priscilla Lamont
Utterly winning. Full review >
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HIDE & SEEKby Il Sung Na & illustrated by Il Sung Na
Ready or not! Here comes a book worth finding. Full review >
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THE MIGHTY MARS ROVERSHow extraordinary to visit Mars in Spirit; readers will be very glad of the Opportunity. Full review >
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BEAR HAS A STORY TO TELLby Philip C. Stead & illustrated by Erin E. Stead
The Steads’ work adopts a folkloric approach to cooperative relationships; the affectionately rendered animals that stand in... Full review >
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A HOME FOR BIRDby Philip C. Stead & illustrated by Philip C. Stead
A deeply satisfying story that speaks to the universal desires to be nurtured and to find a home. Full review >
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I SAW A PEACOCK WITH A FIERY TAILillustrated by Ramsingh Urveti & Jonathan Yamakami
Indian folk art triumphantly meets 17th-century English trick verse in this sophisticated graphic venture fit for middle... Full review >
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MOUSTERPIECEby Jane Breskin Zalben & illustrated by Jane Breskin Zalben
The joyful clarity of both vision and execution thrills. Full review >
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