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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE LOST LAGOON

    SEPT. 3, 2010

CHILDREN'S

THE LOST LAGOON

by Reg Down

Sweet stories to share with children while storms rage outside. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CHUCKLE POEMS FOR KIDS

    MARCH 4, 2010

CHILDREN'S

CHUCKLE POEMS FOR KIDS

by Cookie Combs illustrated by Cookie Combs

A work of unbridled joy sweetly rendered with a lot of heart. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    TATOR'S BIG RACE

    AUG. 25, 2010

CHILDREN'S

TATOR'S BIG RACE

by Diane Shapley-Box

Appealing to kids while parents may declare the writing and story the winner, with the illustrations a distant second. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE TINY KING AND THE EVIL SORCERER

    APRIL 27, 2010

CHILDREN'S

THE TINY KING AND THE EVIL SORCERER

by Justin Shahzeb Khan illustrated by Justin Shahzeb Khan

This imaginative, well-crafted story is hopefully the first of many from its precocious young author Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE MOLD MAKER'S DAUGHTER

    SEPT. 20, 2010

FICTION

THE MOLD MAKER'S DAUGHTER

by Daniel Liebowitz Barbara Kanowick

A pleasing children’s story featuring characters with a unique, intriguing cultural background. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    MUSING AND AMUSING POEMS FOR KIDS

    APRIL 30, 2010

CHILDREN'S

MUSING AND AMUSING POEMS FOR KIDS

by Cookie Combs illustrated by Cookie Combs

A winsome blend of whimsical subjects and beguiling verse, sure to hook young minds. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WONDER AND WHIMSY POEMS FOR KIDS

    MAY 1, 2010

CHILDREN'S

WONDER AND WHIMSY POEMS FOR KIDS

by Cookie Combs illustrated by Cookie Combs

The poetry shines in this collection that’s both imaginative and fun to read aloud. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    RECYCLING WITH ARNIE AND BING

    AUG. 25, 2010

CHILDREN'S

RECYCLING WITH ARNIE AND BING

by Ann Wagner

An endearingly homespun tale that could nevertheless better balance its entertainment and education. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    RUBY ROCKSPARKLE

    DEC. 20, 2011

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

RUBY ROCKSPARKLE

by Jean Clemens Loftus illustrated by Marlene Record

While the Disney-esque tale feels saccharine at times, the fast-paced, eventful plot will appeal to younger readers who are... Full review >

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