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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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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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DAY BY DAYby Susan Gal & illustrated by Susan Gal
A luminous celebration of family, food and home. 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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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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CHLOEby Peter McCarty & illustrated by Peter McCarty
Beautifully benign illustrations conjure powerful familial feelings 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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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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WE MARCHby Shane W. Evans & illustrated by Shane W. Evans
Share with readers of all ages as a beautiful message about peaceful protest and purposeful action. 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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JIMMY THE GREATEST!by Jairo Buitrago & illustrated by Rafael Yockteng & translated by Elisa Amado
Eye-opening inspiration in this unassuming import from Colombia. Full review >
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QUESTION BOY MEETS LITTLE MISS KNOW-IT-ALLby Peter Catalanotto & illustrated by Peter Catalanotto
Grown-ups beware. Youngsters might have their own questions and answers after this romp. (Picture book. 4-8) Full review >
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WHAT LITTLE BOYS ARE MADE OFby Robert Neubecker & illustrated by Robert Neubecker
One romping celebration of boyhood to read again and again. Full review >
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COLD SNAPby Eileen Spinelli & illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
This may not be the most exciting or enthralling winter tale, but it is perfect for sharing during readers’ own cold... Full review >
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THE QUIET PLACEby Sarah Stewart & illustrated by David Small
A warm, gentle portrait of an immigrant’s isolation and the ways that creativity and a loving family can offer both a safe... Full review >
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APPLESAUCEby Klaas Verplancke & illustrated by Klaas Verplancke & translated by Helen Mixter
Reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are in its visual transformations and emotional intensity, but with a more present and... Full review >
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MOM, IT'S MY FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN!by Hyewon Yum & illustrated by Hyewon Yum
Yum has perfectly captured the emotional ups and downs of both parent and child in a visually expressive work that will... Full review >
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