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Best Picture-Book Poetry of 2020

CHILDREN'S

CONSTRUCTION PEOPLE

edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins ; illustrated by Ellen Shi

A lovely foundation for forays into poetry and for building a love of buildings. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

A PORTRAIT IN POEMS

by Evie Robillard ; illustrated by Rachel Katstaller

This accessible, kid-sized portrayal of Stein and Toklas’ famous relationship is a charmer. Full review >

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