E os melhores para crianças

... na opinião de Elizabeth Ward, do Washington Times.

Dimity Dumpty: The Story of Humpty's Little Sister, by Bob Graham (Candlewick, $15.99; ages 4-8). In this dainty comic riff, Dimity Dumpty comes out of her shell after her brother's great fall.

Leaves, by David Ezra Stein (Putnam, $15.99; ages 4-8). A bear cub notices a leaf falling. Should he put it back? The most engaging lesson ever on the seasonal cycle.

Maisy Big, Maisy Small, by Lucy Cousins (Candlewick, $15.99; ages 2-6). Maisy stale, Maisy fresh! Maisy has never been more fun than in this surprising book of opposites.

Pierre in Love, by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Petra Mathers (Orchard, $16.99; ages 4-8). Pierre the fisherman, who's a mouse, or possibly a weasel, plots to win the heart of Catherine the ballet teacher, who's a rabbit.

Tiger's Story, by Harriet Blackford, illustrated by Manya Stojic (Boxer, $12.95; ages 3-6). Spectacular paintings enhance a zoologist's account of a "small, strong, stripy cub" growing up and lighting out for his own territory.

Today and Today, by Issa, arranged and illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Scholastic, $16.99; ages 4-8). Haiku by an 18th-century poet show a year in one family's life.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses, by the Brothers Grimm, illustrated by Rachel Isadora (Putnam, $16.99; ages 4-8). A dazzling, African-inspired take on the Grimms' tale of the dozen royal sisters who mysteriously wear out their shoes every night.

The Zoo, by Suzy Lee (Kane/Miller, $15.95; ages 4-8). This stunning book from South Korea compresses the big question about zoos -- are they places of wretchedness or wonder, or both?

Pelo pouco que vi, o The Zoo pode ir para a lista.
Nas minhas deambulações, encontro sempre rebuçados de mel... como este, no blogue "Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast. Why stop at Six? A Blog about books."


Four-month old Miles, the cuttest reader.