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SECRETS AT SEAby Richard Peck illustrated by Kelly Murphy
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THE INQUISITOR'S APPRENTICEby Chris Moriarty & illustrated by Mark Edward Geyer
A marvelous, mystical romp that doesn’t ignore reality. A hint of a possible sequel whets readers’ appetite for more: Yes,... Full review >
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LIESL & POby Lauren Oliver & illustrated by Kei Acedera
In her first work for middle-grade readers, the versatile Oliver (Before I Fall, 2010, and Delirium, 2011) deftly creates... Full review >
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THE CHESHIRE CHEESE CATby Carmen Agra Deedy & Randall Wright & illustrated by Barry Moser
Readers with great expectations will find them fully satisfied by this tongue-in-cheek romp through a historic public House... Full review >
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AROUND THE WORLDby Matt Phelan & illustrated by Matt Phelan
Three true tales of adventure as grand and admirable in the telling as they were in the doing. Full review >
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PAUL THURLBY'S ALPHABETby Paul Thurlby & illustrated by Paul Thurlby
Skillfully constructed and cleverly composed, it’s an awesome alphabet book that adults will also appreciate. Full review >
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LIGHT UP THE NIGHTby Jean Reidy & illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Sporting star-spangled pajamas, the not-too-sleepy astronaut wraps his red-and-white quilt around his shoulders and zooms... Full review >
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BALLOONS OVER BROADWAYby Melissa Sweet & illustrated by Melissa Sweet
This clever marriage of information and illustration soars high. Full review >
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THE MARK OF THE GOLDEN DRAGONby L.A. Meyer
This resilient and exuberant heroine deserves a stamp of approval. Full review >
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WHAT ANIMALS REALLY LIKEby Fiona Robinson illustrated by Fiona Robinson
Guffaws and surprising twists (plus Timbertooth’s exaggerated tantrums) will have youngsters clamoring for a repeat... Full review >
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MAX'S CASTLEby Kate Banks & illustrated by Boris Kulikov
This homage to the power of imagination is one ingenious and entertaining game of wordplay. Full review >
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SAMANTHA ON A ROLLby Linda Ashman & illustrated by Christine Davenier
A memorable first skate by an irresistible imp. Full review >
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SEA OF DREAMSby Dennis Nolan & illustrated by Dennis Nolan
One thing’s certain: It's magic. Full review >
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SWIRL BY SWIRLby Joyce Sidman & illustrated by Beth Krommes
Exquisitely simple and memorable. Full review >
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SPUNKY TELLS ALLby Ann Cameron & illustrated by Lauren Castillo
Readers ready for chapter books will delight in seeing the world through Spunky’s eyes and powerful nose. (Fiction. 8-11) Full review >
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BODY OF WATERby Sarah Dooley
An enthralling tale that demystifies Wicca, humanizes homeless families and inspires reflection on friendship, forgiveness... Full review >
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KILLER KOALAS FROM OUTER SPACEby Andy Griffiths & illustrated by Terry Denton
As promised, this book is filled with loads of “Very Bad Stuff that Will Make Your Brain Explode!”—what could be better than... Full review >
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NURSERY RHYME COMICSedited by Chris Duffy
Featuring plenty of the usual chestnuts (“Mary Had A Little Lamb,” “Hey, Diddle Diddle,” etc.) interspersed with an array of... Full review >
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING JOEYSby Bridget Heos & illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch
This companion to What to Expect When You're Expecting Larvae (2011) is enormously appealing, an offbeat approach to... Full review >
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MOUSE & LIONretold by Rand Burkert & illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert
A favorite ancient fable beautifully presented in the tradition of the finest picture books, this does not replace Jerry... Full review >
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I.M. PEI: ARCHITECT OF TIME, PLACE, AND PURPOSEAn exquisite package, much like one of Pei’s buildings. Full review >
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THE ANNOTATED PHANTOM TOLLBOOTHby Norton Juster & illustrated by Jules Feiffer & introduction by Leonard Marcus
A timeless tribute to learning as play, much enriched with background on even the (seemingly) throwaway lines and puns. Full review >
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MARISOL MCDONALD DOESN'T MATCH / MARISOL MCDONALD NO COMBINAby Monica Brown & illustrated by Sara Palacios
Marisol’s varied, distinctive lifestyle and multiracial family affirms our increasingly blended society and clearly... Full review >
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TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STARadapted by Jerry Pinkney & illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
Just another superb outing from a fixed star twinkling in the children’s-literature firmament. Full review >
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TREASURY OF GREEK MYTHOLOGYby Donna Jo Napoli & illustrated by Christina Balit
Superb versions for reading alone or for sharing with audiences large or small. Full review >
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WHAT'S NEW AT THE ZOO?by Betty Comden Adolph Green illustrated by Travis Foster
An initial double-page spread shows dozens of disgruntled animals—walrus and crab and monkey and camel and others—crammed... Full review >
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