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That Is My Dream!: A Picture Book of Langston Hughes's "Dream Variation."
This lovely uplifting iteration of a classic Hughes poem achieves accessibility for a younger audience.
Milky Way
Engaging illustrations pair with a story simultaneously universal and specific to a region not often represented in children's books.
After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again
Santat's precise illustrations and sensitive text combine for more emotional depth than the typical nursery rhyme remix. A terrific redemptive read-aloud for storytime and classroom sharing.
Poison: Deadly Deeds, Perilous Professions, and Murderous Medicines
Ideal for readers, including reluctant ones, who delight in the science and scare factor of poisons or grotesque medicine.
Medical Mayhem
The ill-conceived illustrations alone will likely be enough to keep this book off library shelves, but purchasers willing to overlook the visual stereotypes will find a fast and pleasurable read for fans of blood and guts.
My Valley
This oversize album—too precious for some—feels timeless and peculiarly original. The art alone is worth a visit to the Twims' lush valley.
The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-Cat
A sprightly piece of insubstantiality, suitable for nonsense lovers with a bit of an attention span.
The Magician's Key
Fans of The Peddler's Road will likely enjoy this somewhat ungainly second installment in this folktale adventure series.
How This Book Was Made
This quirky exercise in self-reflexiveness offers a nugget of truth about the laborious process of producing books. Fans of these wacky creators will eat it up.
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