by Mylisa Larsen, to be
published by Viking Children's Books,
April 2017
“Bound to appeal to young animal lovers…a warm, comforting tale.”
—Kirkus
"Raff's illustrations are soothing, done in jewel tones on minimal backdrops...Expressive and charming, making this selection perfect for bedtime and one-on-one sharing."
—School Library Journal
by Sharon G. Flake
published by Boyds Mills Press
"YA author Flake shows her goofier side in this giggle-inducing picture book, which works not only for a preschool crowd but also for an emerging reader....Whether enjoyed independently or at storytime, readers will laugh their way through this entertaining book."
—Booklist
"Flake...presents a hilarious picture book that will surely beg multiple readings, with the absurd premise that nothing should be assumed, no matter how obvious. Cat is the straight man to screwball Duck, and this makes the two an appealing pair sure to be adored by young readers. Raff’s soft pastel illustrations are a perfect match for the quick-witted, comic book–style text...A delightful picture book, ideal for storytime and for supporting teaching units on animal sounds."
—School Library Journal
by Charise Mericle Harper
published by Candlewick Press
"Harper’s addition to the intro-to-library canon, with its anthropomorphic card cast, is a goofy winner. Raff’s mixed-media collages, digitally colored, are a bright, perfect match for Little Card’s excitement about all things library
. . .Check it out!"
—Kirkus
"Raff’s minimalist illustrations, splashed in delicate pastels, and Harper’s playful text conjure up a world as buoyant as it is endearing."
—Booklist
"Little Card is expressive and endearing, and in some instances, his exuberance can barely be contained...A good addition to library-themed storytimes."
—School Library Journal
"Not much in life holds the mystique of a child’s first library card, and this book celebrates that lovely milestone. In Harper’s clever story, Little Card, a cute sneaker-clad fellow with expressive eyebrows, is all set to be a birthday greeting, until he’s sent instead to become the library card of a girl named Alex. Of course, they “liked each other instantly.” He adjusts to the quiet, and as the library’s wonders are revealed, it becomes clear that even if it’s not a birthday party, the place has something to offer every day."
—The New York Times
by David A. Adler
published by Holiday House
"Presenting information with an upbeat tone and imaginative touches, the book encourages children to learn by doing. An intelligent starting point for
hands-on exploration of the familiar yet mysterious phenomenon of magnetism." —Booklist
"The illustrations blend seamlessly with the text to present data and inject a bit of humor…VERDICT An excellent guide for young children learning about magnetism."
—School Library Journal
by Lisa M. Bakos
published by G. P. Putnam's Sons
"In this madcap riff on the having-a-bad-day theme. . .Raff’s mixed-media art, muted only in its pastel palette, shows her oblivious, unruly companions merrily creating mayhem."
—Publisher's Weekly
"Lucy’s springy hair delights."
—Kirkus
Poems About Real Holidays
You've Never Heard Of
by J. Patrick Lewis
published by Candlewick Press
AWARDS
The Original Art, Society of Illustrators
American Illustration 32
3 x 3 Magazine
Picture This! Danforth Museum of Art
A Bank Street College Best
Children's Book
by David A. Adler
published by Holiday House
★ Booklist, Starred Review: "Raff’s jaunty, imaginative illustrations feature two curious children and their dog playing around with objects and water. It’s rare to find a picture book that uses simple hands-on activities so successfully, leading young children to a fuller understanding of a scientific concept."
★ Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review
A Junior Library Guild Selection
by David A. Adler
published by Holiday House
A Junior Library Guild Selection
by Katherine Pryor
published by Readers to Eaters
"Delightful."
—Booklist
“A fun and accessible title that lends itself to discussion of gardening, nutrition, and problem-solving.”
—School Library Journal
"Full of the kinds of quiet details that make children return to a book again and again...
Zora's Zucchini satisfies every appetite with its clean, happy storyline and whimsical illustrations."
—Shelf Awareness
by Katherine Pryor
published by Readers to Eaters
