New & Notable Books for Children: April 2012

by Holly Hobbie & illustrated by Holly Hobbie

A stunning gem indeed. Full review >

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by Sara Pennypacker

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by Lizzie K. Foley

Foley tightly weaves the outlandish threads into a rich, unforgettable story that’s quite simply—amazing. Full review >

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by Alexander McCall Smith & illustrated by Iain McIntosh

One case where an adaptation from an adult book is as much fun to read as the original. Full review >

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by Mo Willems & illustrated by Mo Willems

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by Robert Neubecker & illustrated by Robert Neubecker

One romping celebration of boyhood to read again and again. Full review >

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by Maurie J. Manning & illustrated by Maurie J. Manning

Everything teems with movement and life—completely beguiling. Full review >

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by Steve Jenkins & illustrated by Steve Jenkins

Otherwise, distinguished both as natural history and work of art. Full review >

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by Elisa Carbone & illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

Riveting reading, well-timed for the centennial of the Titanic’s sinking. Full review >

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by Ame Dyckman & illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

Perhaps these closing scenes anticipate more stories to come about these friends, since, as Boy and Bot would say, it’s... Full review >

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by Gerald Morris & illustrated by Aaron Renier

Shame on you, Gerald Morris, for treating the Matter of Britain with insufficient solemnity. Full review >

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by Stan Kirby & illustrated by George O'Connor

As Captain Awesome would say, this kid is “MI-TEE!” (Fiction. 5-8) Full review >

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by Martine Audet & illustrated by Luc Melanson & translated by Sarah Quinn

No classroom clichés here. Rather, creativity and inspired teaching in full bloom. Full review >

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by Michael Garland & illustrated by Michael Garland

From the beaver’s coat to the tiger lily’s petals to the snakeskin, this fish tale is a keeper. Full review >

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by Chuck Close

Art lovers of all ages will revel in this vivid, wonderfully affecting book, which is almost as ingenious and memorable as... Full review >

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