Picture Book & Graphic Novel Reviews

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Picture books have changed a great deal since they first came into being in the mid 1700's. The subject matter covered by children's picture books these days is also remarkable ranging from fairy tales to unique stories about every subject imaginable. In addition to the picture books that have been created for smaller children, there is a whole world of picture books that are too complex for the younger reader.

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Duck! Rabbit!

Duck! Rabbit!

Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Illustrator:  Tom Lichtenheld 
Picture Book
For ages 4 to 8
Chronicle Books, 2009   ISBN: 978-0811868655
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How the Queen Found the Perfect Cup of Tea

How the Queen Found the Perfect Cup of Tea

Kate Hosford
Illustrator:  Gabi Swiatkowska 
Picture Book
For ages 5 to 7
Carolrhoda Books, 2017   ISBN: 978-1467739047
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Landed

Landed

Milly Lee
Illustrator:  Yangsook Choi 
Picture Book
For ages 7 to 9
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006   ISBN: 978-0374343149
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Niko Draws a Feeling

Niko Draws a Feeling

Bob Raczka
Illustrator:  Simone Shin 
Picture Book
For ages 5 to 7
Carolrhoda Books, 2017   ISBN: 978-1467798433
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So few of me

So few of me

Peter H. Reynolds
Picture Book
For ages 6 and up
Candlewick Press, 2006   ISBN: 978-0763626235
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The Darkest Dark

The Darkest Dark

Chris Hadfield
Illustrator:  The Fan Brothers 
Picture Book
For ages 5 to 7
Tundra Books, 2016   ISBN: 978-1101918623
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The Fog

The Fog

Kyo Maclear
Picture Book
For ages 5 to 7
Tundra Books, 2017   ISBN: 978-1770494923
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The Odd Egg

The Odd Egg

Emily Gravett
Picture Book
For ages 4 to 6
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2009   ISBN: 978-1416968726
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The Tree in the Courtyard: Looking Through Anne Frank's Window

The Tree in the Courtyard: Looking Through Anne Frank's Window

Jeff Gottesfeld
Illustrator:  Peter McCarty 
Picture Book
For ages 5 to 7
Random House, 2016   ISBN: 978-0385753975
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Zoe Sophia in New York: The Mystery of the Pink Phoenix Papers

Zoe Sophia in New York: The Mystery of the Pink Phoenix Papers

Claudia Mauner
Illustrator:  Elisa Smalley 
Picture Book
For ages 6 to 8
Chronicle Books LLC, 2011   ISBN: 978-0811848770
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Toot and Puddle: You Are My Sunshine

Toot and Puddle: You Are My Sunshine

Holly Hobbie
Picture Book  Series
For ages 4 to 6
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2010   ISBN: 978-0316167031
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The Midsummer Tomte and the Little Rabbits

The Midsummer Tomte and the Little Rabbits

Ulf Stark
Illustrator:  Eva Eriksson 
Picture Book
For ages 5 to 7
Floris Books, 2016   ISBN: 978-1782502449
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