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Kudos to Candlewick for doing a sick-kid book. There can’t be too many out there, and what sick child wouldn’t want to go to an alien world to forget about how badly he or she feels?

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“a beautifully crafted book that gives readers a fresh look at a classic, beloved story.”

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“William’s Winter Nap is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers learning to share.” 

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“All three stories and the illustrations are remarkably creative and fun.”

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Ripping, tearing, shredding, mixing, matching, blending . . . artist-illustrator Sabini has collaged his way from Italy to the U.S. with his previous activity book Paper Zoo.

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Franklin’s Flying Bookshop is an easygoing narrative about sharing the love of reading with friends.

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“It is touching to make the realization that, when all else fails, one will never be alone while there exists a moon.”

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“Lines is subdued, yet powerful. Muted, yet vibrant. Classic, but fresh. In essence, a work of art.”

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“This is one fun, lively, and attractive book.”

Innovative design combines with traditional story telling in the sweet and simple The Quiet Crocodile.

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“a treasure to enjoy with your children and grandchildren . . . should become a family heirloom . . .”

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“With captivating characters, smart text and free-flowing illustrations The Cranky Caterpillar will resonate beautifully with readers.”

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While most children readily acknowledge the presence and existence of God and His place in their lives, it is another matter altogether for them to understand God’s place in religion.

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“a very good book.”

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“This children’s story based on the characters created by Chris Carter will make fans of a new generation.”

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Elaborate and detailed illustrations dominate this story of a grumpy girl named Ivy and the lonely little raincloud who befriends her.

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“a super-engaging and thoughtful book, just fine for a quick and casual read, but better for a lingering one.”

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Artist/Illustrator Jean Jullien applies his artistry and distinct observations on routine life situations in a delightful children’s board book entitled Before & After.

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What’s life like inside a fashionable apartment building in New York City?

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Absurd and atypical anecdotes pair up with bewildered drawings in Leonora Carrington’s The Milk of Dreams. A good choice for young readers looking for something different.

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Walter Benjamin (1892–1940) was a German philosopher with controversial theories about everything from art, literature, politics, economics, and the gamut in between.

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Pierre the Maze Detective is a part of a series of sticker books designed by IC4Design that will delight sticker collectors of all ages.

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Zachary J. Warthog finds a mysterious box on his doorstep.

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“a treasure that will lure a new generation of readers, rendering them life-long fans of Pettson and Findus.”

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“This story is a gem, rich with artistry and meaning.”

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