Mary Jane, Herm Auch, . . Holiday, $6.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-8234-1876-3
The creators of Souperchicken
here introduce two crowing roosters who annoy a pig and cow with their noise. When preparations for the Halloween Poultry Parade become too noisy, the "old grumps" frighten the birds by dressing as a "poultrygeist." Ages 4-8. (Sept.)
“Wherever you are right now,” Butterworth opens in this engaging look at corvids, “there’s sure to be a crow or two nearby.” In the first of many beautifully drafted spreads Continue reading »
Of the three career options that 17-year-old Maya comes up with during her “Grippy Sock Vacation” at Whispering Pines Psychiatric Hospital, the one that stands out is “God Continue reading »
A teenage immigrant faces the ramifications of the Chinese Exclusion Act in this vivid verse novel inspired by the anonymous poems of Chinese detainees found at Angel Island Continue reading »
Twelve-year-old, white-cued Alex’s mother has been missing for almost a year. Now sleeping on a lumpy couch in the home of his indifferent aunt and uncle, Alex harbors a Continue reading »