Children

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The Bureau of Misplaced Dads is both an homage to and a clever variation on Where the Wild Things Are; an author could do a lot worse than emulate one of the most successful child

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“Maybe the Vinny you used to know isn’t quite gone. If she’s still in there, you thank her, silently. And say goodbye.”

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“a thing of beauty . . .”

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“When did the rules change, she wondered. When did it become bad to be good?”

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Ever wondered about the birth of movies? In 1895 the Lumière brothers invented the Cinematograph.

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"A very old woman stands at the bottom of a very steep hill. It's Voting Day, she's an American, and by God, she is going to vote. Lillian is her name."

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“perfect for young children just learning America’s history, long-time history buffs, and readers who love a stroll down memory lane . . .”

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How does a little Egyptian boy who comes from a family of "tomb robbers" get a chance to participate in an archaeological dig to find King Tut's tomb? 

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Spencer Quinn’s new book is Woof, and Woof is a delightful contribution to children’s literature. Quinn has written a book that is bound to become a classic.

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“Stephen Tomecek and Fred Harper together succeed in making Earth science fun.”

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"Jennifer Gray Olson's Ninja Bunny is sure to delight young warriors of all stripes."

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As an author of picture books and a longtime teacher, this reviewer approached I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson’s Blackboard with both interest and trepidation.

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“this coloring book falls flat.”

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“Middle-school girls with a fanciful flair will snap up this novel . . .”

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Eve Bunting has had an astonishingly successful career, having published over 250 works of fiction and nonfiction.

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“in the final analysis, it’s the illustrations that rock; the story is not likely to stick with you.”

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Where are My Books? is a mystery staring young Spenser, narwhal fanatic, bibliophile, and—after his beloved books begin disappearing from his bedside shelf—amateur sleuth.

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Where are My Books? is a mystery starring young Spenser, narwhal fanatic, bibliophile, and—after his beloved books begin disappearing from his bedside shelf—amateur sleuth.

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“this book may be the trigger to inspire a child to learn more.”

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Sometimes growing up can feel like a race you’ll never win. But in this gentle story from Canadian author Sarah Ellis, a preschooler’s older sibs give him a chance to catch up.

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I Don’t Like Koala delivers on its promise.”

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You want a pet. You really want a pet.

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They can pretend to be worms, butterflies, snails, and any other creature that captures their imaginations.”

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Times have changed in the quarter century since Lesléa Newman first published Heather Has Two Mommies. Twenty-five years ago Newman could not find a publisher for the book.

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Of Child's many gifts, perhaps the greatest is her ability to imbue her characters with unforgettable voices.”

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