To complete my reading roundup, here are some of my favorite children's books for 2011. The links are to books with my reviews for Kidsreads.
BLESS THIS MOUSE by Lois Lowry is a charming story for animal-loving readers of all ages.
DEAD END IN NORVELT by Jack Gantos weaves twentieth century American history with wacky scenes and memorable characters.
PAINTINGS FROM THE CAVE: THREE NOVELLAS is Gary Paulsen’s dark and gritty collection of stories about three children who use the beauty of art and/or the unconditional love of dogs to survive troubled childhoods.
THE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE by Melissa Ann Goodwin is a sweet and suspenseful tale filled with surprises.
THE CHRONICLES OF HARRIS BURDICK: FOURTEEN AMAZING AUTHORS TELL THE TALES, Chris Van Allsburg. Stories written by children’s and adult authors: Sherman Alexie, M.T. Anderson, Kate DiCamillo, Cory Doctorow, Jules Feiffer, Stephen King, Tabitha King, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Walter Dean Myers, Linda Sue Park, Louis Sachar, Jon Scieszka and Chris Van Allsburg, with an introduction by Lemony Snicket.
WARP SPEED by Lisa Yee is a touching story about belonging, being unique and standing-up to bullies.
Wishing you a blessed Christmas filled with wonderful books.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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