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Where the Wild Things Are: Let the Wild Rumpus Start by Maurice Sendak

On May 9, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, Fiction, by Editor

Maurice Sendak, widely considered the most important children’s book artist of the 20th century, who wrenched the picture book out of the safe, sanitized world of the nursery and plunged it into the dark, terrifying and hauntingly beautiful recesses of the human psyche, died on Tuesday in Danbury, Conn. He was 83.

Never Fall Down: A Novel About the Horrors of Khmer Rouge by Patricia McCormick

On April 30, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, Fiction, by Editor

When soldiers arrive at his hometown in Cambodia, Arn is just a kid, dancing to rock ‘n’ roll, hustling for spare change, and selling ice cream with his brother. But after the soldiers march the entire population into the countryside, his life is changed forever. Based on the true story of Arn Chorn-Pond, this is an achingly raw and powerful novel about a child of war who becomes a man of peace, from National Book Award finalist Patricia McCormick.

Children’s Picturebooks: The Art of Visual Storytelling by Martin Salisbury and Morag Styles

On April 24, 2012, in Art & Photography, Book Reviews, Nonfiction, by Editor

Children’s picturebooks are the very first books we encounter, and they form an important, constantly evolving, and dynamic sector of the publishing world. But what does it take to create a successful picture book for children? In this publication, Martin Salisbury and Morag Styles introduce us to the world of children’s picturebooks, providing a solid background to the industry while exploring the key concepts and practices that have gone into the creation of successful picturebooks.

The Drowned Cities – Story of a Dark, War-Torn Dystopian Future by Paolo Bacigalupi

On April 20, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Literature, by Editor

In a dark future America where violence, terror, and grief touch everyone, young refugees Mahlia and Mouse have managed to leave behind the war-torn lands of the Drowned Cities by escaping into the jungle outskirts. This thrilling companion to Paolo Bacigalupi’s highly acclaimed Ship Breaker is a haunting and powerful story of loyalty, survival, and heart-pounding adventure.

The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict – The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

On April 16, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, Fiction, by Editor

Before there was a Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simply a boy named Nicholas Benedict. On his quest to solve a mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around every corner, but also friends in unexpected places — and discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself.

Seriously, Just Go to Sleep – The Kid-Safe Version by Adam Mansbach

On April 12, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, Fiction, by Editor

Seriously, Just Go to Sleep came to be when Mansbach read a highly censored rendition of the original book to his three-year-old daughter, and she recognized herself as the culprit and was delighted.

The False Prince – From The Ascendance Trilogy by Jennifer A. Nielsen

On March 26, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, Fiction, Vampires, Werewolves, Fantasy, Young Adult Literature, by Editor

THE FALSE PRINCE is the thrilling first book in a brand-new trilogy filled with danger and deceit and hidden identities that will have readers rushing breathlessly to the end, an extraordinary adventure filled with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have readers clinging to the edge of their seats.

The Mysterious Benedict Society Collection by Trenton Lee Stewart

On March 1, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, Fiction, by Editor

Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other. When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, the foursome must unravel clues relating to a nefarious new plot, while their search for answers brings them closer to danger than ever before.

The Snowy Day: 50th Anniversary Edition – Breaking The Color Barriers by Ezra Jack Keats

On January 30, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, by Editor

In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. The Snowy Day transformed children’s literature with its pioneering portrayal of an African-American child and the charming story and artwork that won it the Caldecott Medal.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham -1963: A Children’s Novel by Christopher Paul Curtis

On January 27, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, Fiction, Historical Novel, by Editor

A wonderful middle-grade novel narrated by Kenny, 9, about his middle-class black family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. When Kenny’s 13-year-old brother, Byron, gets to be too much trouble, they head South to Birmingham to visit Grandma, the one person who can shape him up. And they happen to be in Birmingham when Grandma’s church is blown up.

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