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BOOK REVIEW

The Heirloom Girls by Chris Culler
FICTION & LITERATURE
Released: Feb. 29, 2016

"Romantic and tumultuous adventures that vividly distill a century of battles for women's equality."
A novel follows several generations of women in a lineage inspired by an ancient amulet. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

101 WAYS YOUR MOTHER SAID YOU COULD DIE by Chris Culler
FICTION & LITERATURE

"An enthusiastic, passionate novel that's part romance, part adventure."
In Culler's (Giving Good Hollywood, 2011) latest romantic thriller, a timorous widow reconnects with her first love—who may be harboring a few too many secrets. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

GROWING UP AWAY FROM HOME by Barbara Hyatt
BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
Released: Jan. 9, 2017

"A brief, fascinating look at the virtues and vices of wanderlust."
In her memoir, Hyatt recounts her experiences traveling peripatetically for years with her family. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

GIVING GOOD HOLLYWOOD by Chris Culler
Released: Feb. 7, 2011

"A wonderful, quick-witted alternative to the typical romance novel."
The Devil Wears Prada meets My Hollywood in this witty Hollywood romance. Read full book review >

BLOG POST

FINDING THE STORY WITH CHRIS BARTON
by Julie Danielson

The “sneaky, stripy” camouflaged ships of World War I, painted with unconventional patterns so as to confuse the enemy, may be the subject at hand in Chris Barton’s new picture book, Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion, but it’s really about so much more. It’s also a book about information overload, changing technology, war strategy, art ...


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BOOK REVIEW

THE SNOW BEAST by Chris Judge
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2015

"The short and clever text and colorful images make this book a great read-aloud for wintertime story hours and cozy nights at home with the little ones. (Picture book. 3-7)"
A quirky and snowy tale of affable beasts and friendship in unexpected places. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

SHH! WE HAVE A PLAN by Chris Haughton
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 9, 2014

"Sure to 'net' young audiences, who will definitely root for the birds. (Picture book. 5-7)"
A peace-waging parable, presented with wry minimalism à la Jon Klassen or Tomi Ungerer. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

CHICKENHARE by Chris Grine
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 5, 2013

"Twisted, weird and fun. (Graphic fantasy/adventure. 9-14)

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Why did the Chickenhare cross the wintry terrain? Why, to flee a maniacal taxidermist, of course. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

PETER AND THE WOLF by Chris Raschka
ANIMALS
Released: Oct. 7, 2008

"Among the plethora of Peters, his stands out for its seamless, jazzy match of verbal and visual exuberance. (Picture book. 6-8)"
Language chosen for its sound at least as much as for its meaning lends an improvisatory air to this rendition of Prokofiev's musical tale, and theatrical illustrations definitely kick things up an additional notch. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

MONKEY WITH A TOOL BELT AND THE SEASIDE SHENANIGANS by Chris Monroe
ANIMALS
Released: Oct. 1, 2011

"Fact-filled fun for the curious fixer-in-training. (Picture book. 4-8) "
Chico fixes a whole bunch of stuff at the beach and solves a mystery, too. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

LITTLE BLACK CROW by Chris Raschka
ANIMALS
Released: Aug. 31, 2010

"This quiet book that positions the child as a curious observer of the natural world is a little picture-book gem. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Reminiscent of Christopher Myers's Black Cat (1999), but set in a rural rather than an urban setting, a lyrical text muses about the daily life of the titular little black crow. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

SNEAKY SHEEP by Chris Monroe
ANIMALS
Released: Sept. 1, 2010

"Fun for all. (Picture book. 3-8)"
Rocky and Blossom are sheep who have a reputation for disobedience and mischief. Read full book review >
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