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Best Indie Children’s Books of 2017

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE ADVENTURES OF GRACIE & MONKEYBEAR

    NOV. 1, 2017

CHILDREN'S

THE ADVENTURES OF GRACIE & MONKEYBEAR

by C.S. O'Kelly illustrated by Jordy Farrell

Fans are sure to look forward to what Gracie imagines in the spring. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE GIRL WHO LOVED POTS

    APRIL 28, 2017

CHILDREN'S

THE GIRL WHO LOVED POTS

by Rosilyn Seay illustrated by Rosilyn Seay

A bracing celebration of creativity with a strong main character who deserves her own series. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CLEVER CYBÈLE

CHILDREN'S

CLEVER CYBÈLE

by Carrie Glenn illustrated by Carrie Glenn

A gorgeous, mysterious, and enchanting introduction to the circle of life. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BEHOWL THE MOON

    MARCH 20, 2017

CHILDREN'S

BEHOWL THE MOON

by Erin Nelsen Parekh illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini

Originally funded by a Kickstarter, this reinvention of Shakespeare’s verse into a new format is sure to be a hit with... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    #BabyLove: My Toddler Life

    SEPT. 20, 2016

CHILDREN'S

#BabyLove: My Toddler Life

by Corine Dehghanpisheh illustrated by Corine Dehghanpisheh

This poignant and entertaining tale about a playful toddler aimed at young lap readers works on a much deeper level for... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    ALL DUCKS ARE BIRDS

    NOV. 11, 2015

CHILDREN'S

ALL DUCKS ARE BIRDS

by Tara Michele Zrinski illustrated by Tara Michele Zrinski

With wonderfully realistic colored-pencil images and a kid-friendly text, this highly entertaining tale explores the notion... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BEAR OF TREES

    MARCH 8, 2017

CHILDREN'S

BEAR OF TREES

by Ketevan Alexander illustrated by Irina Tsintsadze

A funny, dramatic, and sweet story that ought to become a classic. Full review >

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