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DELIA'S DULL DAYby Andy Myer & illustrated by Andy Myer
Young readers will chuckle at Delia’s cluelessness—and maybe think twice about their own assumptions. Full review >
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OH, NO!by Candace Fleming & illustrated by Eric Rohmann
Oh, yes! This is a terrific new picture book. Full review >
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CAT TALEby Michael Hall & illustrated by Michael Hall
Smart and accessible, charming and witty, this is one for educators and adventurers alike. Full review >
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YOU ARE A STAR!by Michael Parker & illustrated by Judith Rossell
A twinkling delight for bedtime and storytime. Full review >
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TOO TALL HOUSESby Gianna Marino & illustrated by Gianna Marino
Another winner for rising star Marino. Full review >
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THE QUIET PLACEby Sarah Stewart & illustrated by David Small
A warm, gentle portrait of an immigrant’s isolation and the ways that creativity and a loving family can offer both a safe... Full review >
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ISLANDby Jason Chin & illustrated by Jason Chin
Another superb contribution to scientific literature by Chin. Full review >
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MONSIEUR MARCEAUby Leda Schubert & illustrated by Gérard DuBois
An exceptional life; a stunning achievement. Full review >
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LESTER'S DREADFUL SWEATERSby K.G. Campbell & illustrated by K.G. Campbell
Children forced to wear horrid clothing made by well-meaning relatives will laugh in sympathy with Lester. If Edward Gorey... Full review >
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CASTLEby David Macaulay with Sheila Keenan & illustrated by David Macaulay
And will a young scholar read it again and look for more? You bet—it’s great fuel for the imagination. Full review >
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PENNY AND HER DOLLby Kevin Henkes & illustrated by Kevin Henkes
A doll of a beginning reader. Full review >
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SARAH GIVES THANKSby Mike Allegra & illustrated by David Gardner
Readers will look forward to more from this talented author, who has penned a perfectly paced, rousing biography. Full review >
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YOU ARE STARDUSTby Elin Kelsey & illustrated by Soyeon Kim
A remarkable achievement. Full review >
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NIGHTSONGby Ari Berk & illustrated by Loren Long
Young ones will relate to Chiro and cheer as he gains confidence with his newfound skill and will be deeply satisfied flying... Full review >
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BRAVE SQUISH RABBITby Katherine Battersby & illustrated by Katherine Battersby
A little humor that goes a long way toward conquering big fears. Full review >
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HELLO! HELLO!by Matthew Cordell & illustrated by Matthew Cordell
This wry object lesson blends clever design and a sincere, never-preachy delivery. Terrific! (Picture book. 3-7) Full review >
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THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSEby Aesop & retold by Helen Ward & illustrated by Helen Ward
A visual stunner. Full review >
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ONE TIMES SQUAREby Joe McKendry & illustrated by Joe McKendry
Just like Times Square itself, the pages are filled to the brim. Full review >
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NEVER TRUST A TIGERretold by Lari Don & illustrated by Melanie Williamson
An excellent addition to both the folk tale genre and the early-reader shelf. Full review >
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THOSE DARN SQUIRRELS FLY SOUTHby Adam Rubin & illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
Hysterical—again. Full review >
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THE MONSTERS' MONSTERby Patrick McDonnell & illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
Make time to share with young monsters everywhere. Full review >
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VALENTINE AND HIS VIOLINby Philip Hopman & illustrated by Philip Hopman
Delightful whether or not you’ve ever attempted to play a stringed instrument. Full review >
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LET'S SING A LULLABY WITH THE BRAVE COWBOYby Jan Thomas & illustrated by Jan Thomas
A terrific story to read and sing, with a most satisfying finale. Full review >
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DRUMMER BOY OF JOHN JOHNby Mark Greenwood & illustrated by Frané Lessac
A joy to read. Play calypso music and celebrate! (author’s note, glossary and pronunciation guide, author’s sources)... Full review >
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ELECTRIC BENby Robert Byrd & illustrated by Robert Byrd
A work of breadth and energy, just like its subject; engaging and brimming with appeal for a wide audience. Full review >
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A FEW BITESby Cybèle Young & illustrated by Cybèle Young
A good story and thoroughly engaging art that flows organically from it; two attractive siblings in a recognizable setting;... Full review >
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WAZZYJUMPby Michael Moniz & illustrated by Michael Moniz
Sublime. Full review >
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