New and Notable Children's Books for September

by Blexbolex & illustrated by Blexbolex

A memorable gallery of humanity (and its outliers). (Picture book. 6-9) Full review >

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by Barbara Bottner & illustrated by Michael Emberley

So begins a rollicking preschool/early-elementary romp featuring kids who appear in alphabetical order with a corresponding... Full review >

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by Annika Dunklee & illustrated by Matthew Forsythe

This debut picture-book offering from Dunklee and Forsythe is close enough to perfect in its tone, pacing and interplay... Full review >

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by Tess Hilmo

In July of 1957, the Love family rolls into the tiny town of Binder, Ark. Reverend Everlasting Love, his wife Susanna and... Full review >

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retold by Margaret Read MacDonald & illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa

MacDonald’s lively retelling of this folktale is bound to fascinate kids; after all, who can resist a tale with a snot-nosed... Full review >

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by Jenny Offill illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

Go ahead, break a few dishes in the washing machine, see the humor and enjoy this fine poke at every science fair that ever... Full review >

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by Katherine Paterson & John Paterson & illustrated by John Rocco

A grand tale skillfully updated and tightened up, this should win the hearts of a new generation. Full review >

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by Sara Pennypacker & illustrated by Marla Frazee

Filled with familiar Clementine charm but, more importantly, a whole lot of heart, too. Full review >

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by David Ezra Stein & illustrated by David Ezra Stein

Sometimes snail mail is just better. Here’s proof. Full review >

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by Linda Urban

This outstanding, emotionally resonant effort will appeal to middle-grade readers. Full review >

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by Lenore Look & illustrated by LeUyen Pham

A fresh entry in what is overall an exceedingly enjoyable series; readers will cheer this latest. Full review >

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