• CHILDREN'S

    WATERLOO & TRAFALGAR

    NOV. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

WATERLOO & TRAFALGAR

by Olivier Tallec & illustrated by Olivier Tallec

It is a truism that children represent the future—engaging stories about conflict resolution are necessary, and this one... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CHARLEY'S FIRST NIGHT

    NOV. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

CHARLEY'S FIRST NIGHT

by Amy Hest & illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

Be forewarned: Youngsters will find Charley as irresistible as Henry does and will no doubt beg for puppies of their own. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BRIGHT LIGHTS AND STARRY NIGHTS

    NOV. 13, 2012

CHILDREN'S

BRIGHT LIGHTS AND STARRY NIGHTS

by Andy Runton & illustrated by Andy Runton

Young readers and pre-readers alike will respond strongly to the tale’s elemental drama and clearly defined emotional arc. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BARTHOLOMEW BIDDLE AND THE VERY BIG WIND

    NOV. 13, 2012

CHILDREN'S

BARTHOLOMEW BIDDLE AND THE VERY BIG WIND

by Gary Ross & illustrated by Matthew Myers

With a seductively Seuss-ean cadence, Ross’ verse adventure delightfully dares young and old to seize the day. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    COLORFUL DREAMER

    NOV. 8, 2012

CHILDREN'S

COLORFUL DREAMER

by Marjorie Blain Parker & illustrated by Holly Berry

This inspiring and accessible picture book serves as a brilliant introduction to one artist’s vitality. The message? Like... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE ICIEST, DICIEST, SCARIEST SLED RIDE EVER!

    NOV. 9, 2012

CHILDREN'S

THE ICIEST, DICIEST, SCARIEST SLED RIDE EVER!

by Rebecca Rule & illustrated by Jennifer Thermes

Parents beware: Children are likely to scout out the highest hill to try to replicate this amazing run. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    AN ILLUSTRATED TREASURY OF SCOTTISH FOLK AND FAIRY TALES

    NOV. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

AN ILLUSTRATED TREASURY OF SCOTTISH FOLK AND FAIRY TALES

by Theresa Breslin & illustrated by Kate Leiper

A genuinely beautiful collection that begs to be read aloud—or told—again and again. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WILD HORSE SCIENTISTS

    NOV. 6, 2012

  • CHILDREN'S

    UNSPOKEN

    NOV. 1, 2012

CHILDREN'S

UNSPOKEN

by Henry Cole & illustrated by Henry Cole

Moving and emotionally charged, the book is capped with a powerful close-up of the child’s face on the rear cover with the... Full review >

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