BEA 2012: Picture Books

by David McPhail & illustrated by David McPhail

Kids will giggle at the striped-pajama–clad Pig Pig’s silly antics in this latest escapade Full review >

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by Carol L. Malnor & Trina L. Hunner & illustrated by Trina L. Hunner

Pair this with Deborah Hodge and Brian Harris' Up We Grow (2010) for two different visions of modern environmentally... Full review >

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by Mary Quattlebaum & illustrated by Laura J. Bryant

Get out the seed catalogs. Full review >

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by Marianne Berkes & illustrated by Jill Dubin

Formulaic? Perhaps, but none can argue with the educational value, nor the fun—what will she tackle next? (Informational... Full review >

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by Jane Clarke & illustrated by Lee Wildish

Appealing enough, but adds little to the substantial dinosaur subgenre. (Picture book. 3-5) Full review >

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by Linda Glaser & illustrated by Adam Gustavson

The moment is a little miracle—nearly impossible to believe, but entirely convincing and true. Full review >

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by Mac Barnett & illustrated by Adam Rex

Clever and funny, though it’s possible that only a niche audience will want repeat readings. Full review >

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by Marc Sedaka & illustrated by Tim Bowers

Sure to get toddlers and early readers dancing. Full review >

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by Adam McHeffey & illustrated by Adam McHeffey

Goodhearted, if silly. Full review >

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by Germano Zullo & illustrated by Albertine & translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick

Adult explication may be needed for the textual rubric; the visually told story is enthralling all on its own. Full review >

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by Ammi-Joan Paquette & illustrated by Marie Letourneau

The glittery cover and promise of mermaids may attract readers initially, but there is little here to lure them for repeated... Full review >

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retold by Iza Trapani & illustrated by Iza Trapani

A fine addition to the storytime shelf. Full review >

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by Coralie Saudo & illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo

With far more genuineness than Seriously, Just Go to Sleep, this is sure to be a hit with preschoolers. Full review >

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by Arthur Geisert & illustrated by Arthur Geisert

This is a story of magic, etched with an everydayness that encourages readers to invite wonder, even bewilderment, into... Full review >

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by Wouter van Reek & illustrated by Wouter van Reek

Surreal but fascinating, visually jazzy but conceptually cryptic, this will work for older readers who like primary colors,... Full review >

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