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TUA AND THE ELEPHANTby R.P. Harris & illustrated by Taeeun Yoo
A rousing adventure that introduces the issue of elephant trafficking in a gentle and appropriate way. Full review >
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TWO CRAFTY CRIMINALS!by Philip Pullman & illustrated by Martin Brown
A strong sense of right and wrong permeates the gleeful absurdity of the New Cut Gang’s madcap capers and refreshes the soul. Full review >
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OCEAN SUNLIGHTby Molly Bang ; Penny Chisholm & illustrated by Molly Bang
Readers will want to visit more than once to capture both the science and the abundant sense of celebration here. Full review >
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TWO LITTLE MONKEYSby Mem Fox & illustrated by Jill Barton
Look for little humans to add this to their play repertoire. Full review >
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TRACTION MAN AND THE BEACH ODYSSEYby Mini Grey & illustrated by Mini Grey
A wonderfully satirical, action-packed romp that echoes the grand tradition of comic books as it ingeniously communicates... Full review >
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LITTLE DOG, LOSTby Marion Dane Bauer & illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell
A perfect selection for pet lovers new to chapter books and anyone who just enjoys a cheerful dog story. Full review >
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SUMMER OF THE WOLVESA little gem of a book for all wild-hearted lovers of the natural world. Full review >
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HIDE & SEEKby Il Sung Na & illustrated by Il Sung Na
Ready or not! Here comes a book worth finding. Full review >
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OLIVERby Judith Rossell & illustrated by Judith Rossell
Next time your child asks to shove a banana down the drain, go for it. Full review >
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CHLOEby Peter McCarty & illustrated by Peter McCarty
Beautifully benign illustrations conjure powerful familial feelings Full review >
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MINETTE'S FEASTby Susanna Reich & illustrated by Amy Bates
A fine recipe for pleasure: Julia Child, the culinary arts, Paris and a lucky cat. Full review >
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SURFER CHICKby Kristy Dempsey & illustrated by Henry Cole
A guaranteed “Cowabunga!” (Picture book. 3-6) Full review >
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JUSTIN CASEby Rachel Vail & illustrated by Matthew Cordell
Hilarious, laugh-out-loud fun for middle-grade readers. Full review >
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BARNUM'S BONESby Tracey Fern & illustrated by Boris Kulikov
Children who gawp at dinosaur exhibits will realize a new appreciation for those who devote their lives to finding and... Full review >
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ONE FOR THE MURPHYSA worthy addition to the foster-family shelf. Full review >
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TRACING STARSThis improbable plot and spunky protagonist are appealing bait for a heartfelt, memorable story. Full review >
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THREE TIMES LUCKYReaders may find they never want to leave Tupelo Landing. Full review >
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I SAW A PEACOCK WITH A FIERY TAILillustrated by Ramsingh Urveti & Jonathan Yamakami
Indian folk art triumphantly meets 17th-century English trick verse in this sophisticated graphic venture fit for middle... Full review >
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BACKSEAT A-B-SEEby Maria van Lieshout & illustrated by Maria van Lieshout
The license plate on the car on the cover says, “ABC*FUN,” and it is! (Alphabet book. 3-6) Full review >
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JIMMY THE GREATEST!by Jairo Buitrago & illustrated by Rafael Yockteng & translated by Elisa Amado
Eye-opening inspiration in this unassuming import from Colombia. Full review >
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BIRTHDAY SUITby Olive Senior & illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes
So happy, it'll give readers and listeners the urge to visit (with or without their clothes). Full review >
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PASS IT ON!by Marilyn Sadler & illustrated by Michael Slack
Though it is supposed to be a silent game—and here it is anything but that—this rendering of the childhood favorite captures... Full review >
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