Book Reviews

age 10+
 
Kids from various books unite in muddled art-heist story.
By Blue Balliett
(2015)
csm_book
age 6+
 
Funny, gross picture book packs positive messages.
By William Joyce
(2015)
age 9+
 
Kids use science, smarts to sniff out saboteur on movie set.
By Science Bob Pflugfelder, Steve Hockensmith
(2015)
csm_book
age 5+
 
Energetic sketches show the power of one boy's pen.
By Christopher Myers
(2015)
csm_book
age 12+
 
Searing memoir of growing up in troubled family offers hope.
By Mariel Hemingway, Ben Greenman
(2015)
csm_book
age 3+
 
Determined girl sends great-aunt an elephant in quirky tale.
By Philip C. Stead
(2015)
age 14+
 
Gay teen's coming out becomes a musical in fun, campy novel.
By David Levithan
(2015)
age 6+
 
Engaging, inspiring bio of jazz great has superb art.
By Katheryn Russell-Brown
(2014)
csm_book
age 14+
 
Upbeat tale of teen songwriter has vivid '60s backdrop.
By Cynthia Weil
(2015)
age 4+
 
Two strangers form an unlikely bond in sweet wordless tale.
By Marla Frazee
(2014)
age 12+
 
Fast-paced thrill ride with werewolves and steampunk fun.
By Gail Carriger
(2014)
age 3+
 
Cute, fresh take on having an imaginary friend.
By Dan Santat
(2014)
csm_book
age 4+
 
Exuberant portrayal of artist's passion for art.
By Yuyi Morales
(2014)
age 8+
 
Picture book offers inspiring bios of Latino Americans.
By Juan Felipe Herrera
(2014)
csm_book
age 3+
 
Delightful book reveals the magic of mixing colors.
By Hervé Tullet
(2014)
age 4+
 
Rolling Stones guitarist's warm, inspiring childhood memoir.
By Keith Richards
(2014)
age 14+
 
Brother-sister twins trace their rift in riveting novel.
By Jandy Nelson
(2014)
csm_book
age 4+
 
Wildly imaginative wordless book celebrates art and drawing.
By Raúl Colón
(2014)
csm_book
age 5+
 
Soaring, rhythmic story for dancers with big dreams.
By Misty Copeland
(2014)
csm_book
age 4+
 
Bats celebrate the end of hibernation with live music.
By Brian Lies
(2014)

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