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NO CRYSTAL STAIRby Vaunda Micheaux Nelson & illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
A stirring and thought-provoking account of an unsung figure in 20th-century American history. Full review >
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SECRETS OF THE GARDENby Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld & illustrated by Priscilla Lamont
Sure to become a standard go-to for elementary teachers and gardeners alike, this is bound to spark some backyard... Full review >
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I LAY MY STITCHES DOWNby Cynthia Grady & illustrated by Michele Wood
A powerful grouping of thought-provoking poems and brilliantly designed paintings. Full review >
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KINDRED SOULSIt's rare to find a children's book that deals so well with death as part of life, offering kids an effective approach to... Full review >
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WONDERby R.J. Palacio
A memorable story of kindness, courage and wonder. Full review >
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CRAFTY CHLOEby Kelly DiPucchio & illustrated by Heather Ross
Required reading for any child going to a birthday party. (Picture book. 4-8) Full review >
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A STICK IS AN EXCELLENT THINGby Marilyn Singer & illustrated by LeUyen Pham
A thrilling integration of verse and image, motivating all to serious fun. Full review >
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COLD CEREALby Adam Rex
A massive explosion at the end only sets that evil scheme back a bit; stay tuned for further strange and exhilarating... Full review >
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AND THEN IT'S SPRINGby Julie Fogliano & illustrated by Erin E. Stead
This sweet seedling will undoubtedly take root and thrive. Full review >
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QUESTION BOY MEETS LITTLE MISS KNOW-IT-ALLby Peter Catalanotto & illustrated by Peter Catalanotto
Grown-ups beware. Youngsters might have their own questions and answers after this romp. (Picture book. 4-8) Full review >
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A BLACK HOLE IS NOT A HOLEby Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano illustrated by Michael Carroll
Hole-y astronomy! (timeline, glossary, author’s note, bibliography, image credits, index) (Nonfiction. 8-12) Full review >
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BEST SHOT IN THE WESTby Patricia C. McKissack & Fredrick L. McKissack Jr. & illustrated by Randy DuBurke
History that’s fun to read…and important. Full review >
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THE CASE OF THE DEADLY DESPERADOSA rich vein of wisdom runs through this highly entertaining, swashbuckling series debut. Full review >
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GARMANN'S SECRETby Stian Hole & illustrated by Stian Hole & translated by Don Bartlett
Fans of Hole’s mixed-media collages, rendered in a retro-infused, surreal style, will find this book his most beautiful yet. Full review >
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ARTHUR'S DREAM BOATby Polly Dunbar & illustrated by Polly Dunbar
A real attention-getter. Full review >
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WE'VE GOT A JOBLevinson builds her dramatic account around the experiences of four young arrestees—including a 9-year-old, two teenage... Full review >
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