A list of the best children's books of 2012, from James Patterson's ReadKiddoRead Foundation.
Courtesy of the ReadKiddoRead Foundation Maurice Sendak once said that one of the best things about being a maker of children’s books was that his audience kept being born. It’s true, of course: The great books from years past are brand new to today’s children and teens. But let’s take a moment at year’s end to recognize the books being published now for our young people. Here’s a quick roundup of a dozen highlights of 2012. (For more, visit ReadKiddoRead.com and check out our reviews.) Great Illustrated Books (Ages 2-5) Llama Llama Time to Share By Anna Dewdney For ages 2-5 When the doorbell rings, Mama Llama welcomes the neighbors – the Gnus. While Mama and Nelly have tea, their two toddlers are left with a boxful of toys to play with …
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1. Alvin Ho Book 4: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances by Lenore Look (appropriate for grades 2 through 4) 2. Gossie and Gertie by Olivier Dunrea (appropriate for preschool through kindergarten) 3. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place Book II: The Hidden Gallery by Maryrose Wood and Jon Klassen (appropriate for grades 3 and up) 4. Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan (appropriate for preteens and teens) 5. Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton (appropriate for preschool and up) 6. Jumpy Jack & Googily by Meg Rosoff (appropriate for preschool and up) 7. Vordak the Incomprehensible: How to Grow Up and Rule the World by Scott Seegert (grade 4, age 9 and up) 8. The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander (appropriate for grade 3, age 8 …
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Josh Gray
12:45 pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
I've added age and grade recommendations. That should help. Thanks for the suggestion. more ›