• CHILDREN'S

    ORANI

    JULY 19, 2011

CHILDREN'S

ORANI

by Claire A. Nivola & illustrated by Claire A. Nivola

Neither a story with a plot nor a full-blown memoir, this brief look at a town suspended in time resonates with happiness... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    DRAWING FROM MEMORY

    SEPT. 1, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DRAWING FROM MEMORY

by Allen Say & illustrated by Allen Say

Aesthetically superb; this will fascinate comics readers and budding artists while creating new Say fans. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE HOUSE BABA BUILT

    OCT. 3, 2011

CHILDREN'S

THE HOUSE BABA BUILT

by Ed Young & Libby Koponen & illustrated by Ed Young

Sophisticated, inventive art invites close viewings for patient readers in this unusual family story. Full review >

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