4–8

Image of Kali's Song
Author(s):
Jeanette Winter
Genre(s):
Children, 4–8, Picture Book, Children, 4–8, Picture Book, Picture Book, Children, 4–8

Kali’s Song

March 7, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“Bravo to Jeanette Winter for this magical little book humming with hope.”

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Image of Is Your Hair Made of Donuts?
Author(s):
Joy Feldman
Genre(s):
Children, 4–8, Picture Book, Children, 4–8, Picture Book, Picture Book, Children, 4–8

Is Your Hair Made of Donuts?

March 3, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

“The message: Too many sweets can make you sick. . . .

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Image of Happy
Author(s):
Mies Van Hout
Genre(s):
Children, 0–3, 4–8, Easy Readers, Picture Book, Children, 0–3, 4–8, Easy Readers, Picture Book, Picture Book, Easy Readers, Children, 4–8, 0–3

Happy

February 26, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

“Happy provides ample opportunities for extensive discussion about the expression of emotions—a true, potentially interactive delight for young readers and their caregivers.”

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Image of Isabella: Girl on the Go: Travel Around The World With This Story About Imagination And Creativity For Kids (Includes Guide To Amazing Locations Across The Globe)
Author(s):
Jennifer Fosberry
Genre(s):
Children, 4–8, Children, 4–8, Children, 4–8, Children, 4–8, Children, 4–8

Isabella: Girl on the Go

February 16, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“That purple-haired Isabella playing in the sandbox is NOT a little girl; she’s an archeologist ready to explore the pyramids of Egypt—and that’s just for starters. . . . Mr.

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Image of The Buddy Files: The Case of the Fire Alarm (Book 4)
Author(s):
Dori Hillestad Butler
Genre(s):
4–8

The Buddy Files: The Case of the Fire Alarm (Book 4)

February 15, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Nancy Carty Lepri

“The Buddy Files: The Case of the School Ghost is filled with suspense, mystery, and fun for the young reader. Mr.

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Image of Emily and Carlo
Author(s):
Marty Rhodes Figley
Illustrator(s):
Catherine Stock
Genre(s):
Children, 4–8, Easy Readers, Animals, Dogs, Picture Book, Fiction, Children, 4–8, Easy Readers, Animals, Dogs, Picture Book, Fiction, Picture Book, Fiction, Easy Readers, Dogs, Children, Animals, 4–8

Emily and Carlo

January 30, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Phyllis J. Perry

“The lyrical text and colorful illustrations of Emily and Carlo will capture the hearts of young picture book readers.”

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Image of Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels #9: The Weird Book Machine
Author(s):
Geronimo Stilton
Genre(s):
4–8, 4–8, 4–8, 4–8

Geronimo Stilton #9: The Weird Book Machine

January 30, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

“Children ages seven and up will love this new title in Mr. Stilton’s comic book/graphic novel series.

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Image of The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister
Author(s):
Linda Ravin Lodding
Illustrator(s):
Suzanne Beaky
Genre(s):
Children, 4–8, Picture Book, Children, 4–8, Picture Book, Picture Book, Children, 4–8

The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister

January 16, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

“In this story the author captures the chaotic life of most children and their parents.

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Image of Ellen's Broom (Coretta Scott King Honor - Illustrator Honor Title)
Author(s):
Kelly Starling Lyons
Illustrator(s):
Daniel Minter
Genre(s):
Children, 4–8, Picture Book

Ellen’s Broom

January 3, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Chris Eboch

“Some African American families today broom jump at their weddings in memory of their slave history.

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Image of Love Twelve Miles Long
Author(s):
Glenda Armand
Illustrator(s):
Colin Bootman
Genre(s):
U.S. History, Picture Book, Middle-Grade Novels, Historical Fiction, 9–12, 4–8

Love Twelve Miles Long

October 31, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“We can all use a comforting story of love, even—or especially—if it is ripped from a brutal past.”

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Image of Little Wings #1: Willa Bean's Cloud Dreams (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Author(s):
Cecilia Galante
Illustrator(s):
Kristi Valiant
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables, 4–8

Willa Bean’s Cloud Dreams: Little Wings Series Book #1

October 21, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Nancy Carty Lepri

“Written in kid-speak, this story is sure to amuse and delight the picture book group.”

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Image of Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song: The Story of a Song
Author(s):
George Ella, Illustrated by Cardinale Christopher Lyon
Genre(s):
Picture Book, 4–8

Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song

October 21, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Chris Eboch

“Which Side Are You On? provides an educational opportunity through a dramatic and enjoyable story.

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Image of The Mermaid of Warsaw: And Other Tales from Poland
Author(s):
Richard Monte
Illustrator(s):
Paul Hess
Genre(s):
Multicultural, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables, 9–12

The Mermaid of Warsaw and Other Tales from Poland

October 18, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“Enlivened by expressive drawings that evoke Old World places and people, The Mermaid of Warsaw is a collection worth dipping into.”

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Image of Goodnight iPad: a Parody for the next generation
Author(s):
Ann Droyd
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Easy Readers, 4–8

Goodnight iPad: A Parody for the Next Generation

October 18, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

Remember Goodnight Moon? Margaret Wise Brown’s classic bedtime tale, published in the late 1940s? Pictures by Clement Hurd?

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Image of Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song: The Story of a Song
Author(s):
George Ella, Illustrated by Cardinale Christopher Lyon
Genre(s):
Picture Book, 4–8

Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song

October 15, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

". . . a gripping story few children today."

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Image of Sita's Ramayana
Author(s):
Samhita Arni
Illustrator(s):
Moyna Chitrakar
Genre(s):
Multicultural, Middle-Grade Novels, Graphic Novels, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables, 9–12

Sita’s Ramayana

October 11, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Kim Nayyer

“Sita’s Ramayana ventures beyond a graphic retelling the events of the epic tale. . . .

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Image of The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
Author(s):
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Editor(s):
Noel Daniel
Genre(s):
Short Stories, Literary Short Stories, International Settings, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables, Anthology, 9–12

The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm

October 3, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“Adults and scholars will find much to enjoy both in the editor’s insightful introductory essay and in her concise, interesting biographies of the artists. . . .

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Image of Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea: A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants
Author(s):
Tony Johnston
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables, 4–8

Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea: A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants

September 7, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“With a flurry of snipping and clipping, Levi Strauss produces pants that last and last.

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Image of BUMBLE-ARDY
Author(s):
Maurice Sendak
Illustrator(s):
Maurice Sendak
Genre(s):
4–8, Animals, Humor

Bumble-Ardy

September 4, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“For oinkers with large yellow eyes—or readers with more mundane irises—Maurice Sendak has delivered an unexpected treat that’s simply divine.”

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Image of I Am So Strong
Author(s):
Mario Ramos
Genre(s):
Animals, Bullying, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables

I Am So Strong

September 4, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

I Am So Strong is a classic tale of ego run amuck.

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Image of The Fate of Achilles
Author(s):
Bimba Landmann
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables, 4–8

The Fate of Achilles

September 4, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

The Fate of Achilles looks into the opposing forces of human strength and courage versus war and greed.

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Image of Zombie in Love
Author(s):
Kelly DiPucchio
Genre(s):
4–8

Zombie in Love

August 20, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

Zombie in Love is a bizarre rendition of searching for love in all the wrong places.

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Image of Chirchir Is Singing
Author(s):
Kelly Cunnane
Genre(s):
Picture Book

Chirchir Is Singing

August 11, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“This story offers elementary-school educators a lovely opportunity to share an uplifting story set in Kenya. . . .

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Image of Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants
Author(s):
Elise Primavera
Genre(s):
4–8

Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants

July 15, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

“. . . cute and entertaining and fits right in with the many little girls out there who think they are big cheeses.”

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Image of Come and Eat!
Author(s):
George Ancona
Genre(s):
4–8

Come and Eat!

June 29, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“By smoothly incorporating three crucial ingredients—accessible format, clear prose, and engaging images of diverse people—Mr.

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