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Cover art for MAMA, LET'S MAKE A MOON
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
by Clay Rice, illustrated by Clay Rice

"For those who appreciate a touch of nostalgia and old-fashioned family values. (Picture book. 4­–7)"
A mountain family spends a day together in imaginative play. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE LONELY SHADOW
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
by Clay Rice, illustrated by Clay Rice

"This friendship tale may inspire some craft projects as well as appreciation. (Picture book. 3-7)"
A songwriter/silhouette artist combines his skills to tell a sweet story of companionship. Read full book review >
Cover art for ROMEO BLUE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013

"Patient readers will nevertheless enjoy this combination spy novel/coming-of-age story. (Historical fiction. 11-16)"
In the sequel to The Romeo and Juliet Code (2011), 12-year-old Flissy's World War II adventures continue. Read full book review >
Cover art for REBEL SPIRITS
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013

"A squeaky-clean romance for the youngest end of YA or readers who want nothing objectionable when it comes to love stories. (Ghost story. 12 & up)"
Fervor for the Civil War never dies; neither can one of its soldiers. Read full book review >
Cover art for OPENLY STRAIGHT
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013

"An eye-opening story of wish fulfillment. (Fiction. 13 & up)"
Going back into the closet isn't as easy as it seems. Read full book review >
Cover art for LITTLE RED HOOD
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
by Marjolaine Leray, translated by Sarah Ardizzone, illustrated by Marjolaine Leray

"It definitely conveys a sense of power and control that small children in red cloaks don't often get to enjoy. Gruesomely satisfying. (Picture book. 6-12)"
Two colors, minimal words, no grandma and a role reversal make for an eye-opening take on the traditional story. Read full book review >
Cover art for 10 LITTLE INSECTS
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
by Davide Cali, illustrated by Vincent Pianina

"Bright and altogether engaging; aspiring entomologists should find it extra amusing. (Graphic mystery. 10-15)"
A remote island and a weekend getaway, with murder on the menu. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE EMU THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
by Yvonne Morrison, illustrated by Heath McKenzie

"A riotous romp, with appealingly quirky creatures. (Picture book. 4-7)"
When some Down Under desperadoes birdnap a voracious emu, they get more than they bargained for. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEYOND THE SOLAR SYSTEM
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013

"Escaping our solar system is not easy, as Voyager has shown, but this is a useful path for budding space scientists. (glossary, resources, index) (Nonfiction. 10-14)"
Science writer Carson goes beyond the planets she described in Exploring the Solar System (2006) to survey the history of stargazing from antiquity to near–present day. Read full book review >
Cover art for EMPTY FRIDGE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
by Gaëtan Dorémus, illustrated by Gaëtan Dorémus

"A delicious celebration of community can-do. (Picture book. 3-6)"
The many and varied occupants of an apartment house in a French city have been busy all day, talking on the phone, cycling, playing music, working, having lunch; so busy, in fact, that--quel désastre!--no one has remembered to buy any food! Read full book review >
Cover art for MONSIEUR ALBERT RIDES TO GLORY
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
by Peter Smith, illustrated by Bob Graham

"Slow and steady wins the race--though being tardy enough to miss the avalanche helps. (Picture book. 6-8)"
Framing a distant cousin to "The Tortoise and the Hare" in loosely sketched watercolors and delicious dactyls, Graham and his brother-in-law present an aging but game Parisian who quixotically enters a bicycle race to the Côte d'Azur. Read full book review >
Cover art for ON THE FARM
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2013
by Roland Harvey, illustrated by Roland Harvey

"Harvey's mirth and ingenuity are apparent throughout, and though some components misfire, many more are delightfully daffy. Like a big box of chocolates. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Uncle Kevin has a farm, e-i-e-i-oh, there's a lot going on there! Read full book review >
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