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2012 YMAs

November 12, 2011 by Travis Jonker

Review: I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen

I Want My Hat Back By Jon Klassen Candlewick Press ISBN: 9780763655983 $15.99 Grades K-3 In Stores *Best New Book* *2011 Cybils Nominee* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library The experience of reading I Want My Hat Back is somewhat similar to watching the comedy of Steven Wright: Like Wright’s work, Jon Klassen’s […]

September 20, 2011 by Travis Jonker

Review: Grandpa Green by Lane Smith

Grandpa Green By Lane Smith Roaring Brook Press ISBN: 9781596436077 $16.99 Grades K-4 In Stores I realized after reading, rereading, and reflecting on Lane Smith’s latest book, Grandpa Green, that I’ve spent more time considering (and, at times, being confounded by) Smith’s last two releases than the last two books from pretty much any author. […]

January 24, 2011 by Travis Jonker

Nonfiction Monday: Me…Jane by Patrick McDonnell

Me…Jane By Patrick McDonnell Little, Brown ISBN: 9780316045469 $15.99 Grades K-3 In Stores April 5, 2011 There are biographies that are picture books, and there are picture book biographies. The difference, you ask? The former is a fairly detailed bio with illustrations added – usually resulting in a book most appropriate for older audiences. The […]

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