New & Notable Books for Children: June 2012

by Steve Cotler & illustrated by Adam McCauley

The promise of volume three on the way will have readers cheering. Wind-WHOOP! (Fiction. 9-12) Full review >

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by Rebecca Elliott & illustrated by Rebecca Elliott

Sublime for young and old, and full of heart. Full review >

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by Elisha Cooper & illustrated by Elisha Cooper

Soothing and satisfying; perfect for reading on the porch on a summer evening, preferably next to a dog. Full review >

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by Russell Freedman

A marvel of history writing that makes complicated history clear and interesting. Full review >

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by Mac Barnett & illustrated by Dan Santat

Wonderfully ridiculous in premise and execution and abounding in creative touches, this will surely spark student spinoffs. Full review >

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by Constance Leeds

Engaging from the very first page, this is one work of historical fiction that will have even readers who prefer fantasy... Full review >

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by Kent Redeker & illustrated by Bob Staake

Pure, disarming horseplay served on a bed of charismatic artwork. Full review >

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by Stacy DeKeyser & illustrated by John Nickle

Fresh and satisfying for middle-grade readers. Full review >

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by Morris Gleitzman

A fine, taut novel full of understanding. Full review >

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by Randy Siegel & illustrated by Serge Bloch

Clever, laugh-out-loud fun. Full review >

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by Philip C. Stead & illustrated by Philip C. Stead

A deeply satisfying story that speaks to the universal desires to be nurtured and to find a home. Full review >

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by Kiyomi Konagaya & illustrated by Masamitsu Saito & translated by Yuki Kaneko

A quietly sublime depiction of a child at play by the sea. Full review >

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by William Joyce & illustrated by William Joyce

As triumphant in book form as in animated and interactive ones. Full review >

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by Gail Jarrow

Dozens of spectacular Kellar posters along with a dramatic book design nicely support this well-constructed look at a... Full review >

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by Elizabeth Rusch

How extraordinary to visit Mars in Spirit; readers will be very glad of the Opportunity. Full review >

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by Alain Serres & illustrated by Aurélia Fronty & translated by Helen Mixter

Provocative and guaranteed to spark awareness of children’s rights. Full review >

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by Julia Johnson & illustrated by Marisa Lewis

Unique and refreshing; a book about the Arab world that isn't about war or oil. Full review >

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