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Winter
2001 Children's Book Sense 76 Picks
Here are the 76 most
noteworthy new and recent children's books, as compiled from hundreds of recommendations
by independent booksellers across America. One bookseller's quote has been
chosen to represent each of these top vote-getters.
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 Honk
the Moose
by Strong, Phil, illustrated by Kurt Wiese
(Ages 4 - 8, Trellis Publishers, $18.95, 1930650361)
"A wonderfully funny story about a small town in northern Minnesota. Beautiful vintage illustrations add charming character to the book. This is sure to delight readers of all ages!" - Beth Plattner, Fishing With Your Mind, Walker, MN
 Mouse
and His Child, The
by Hoban, Russell, illustrated by David Small
(Ages 9 - 12, Scholastic, $16.95, 0439098262)
"An enchanting tale about a clockwork toy's quest to become self-winding. Hoban delights in the juxtaposition of supreme silliness and philosophical ideas of zenlike beauty and simplicity. A most entertaining and soul-satisfying book." - Jean Matthews, Chapter One Book Store, Hamilton, MT
 Owl
Who Was Afraid of the Dark, The
by Tomlinson, Jill, illustrated by Paul Howard
(Ages 4 - 8, Candlewick, $15.99, 0763615625)
"A young barn owl does not like the dark, but meets several people who help him discover the night's wonder. Howard's soft, lush illustrations are comforting, and parents and children alike will enjoy this reissue of a classic 1968 book." - Tami Edwards, The Children's Corner Bookshop, Spokane, WA
Book Most Likely to Fill the Harry Potter Void This Fall
 Spellfall
by Roberts, Katherine
(Ages 9 - 12, Chicken House/Scholastic, $15.95, 0439296536) "What a book!
This encompasses everything a diehard fantasy fan (or Harry lover) is looking
for: a strong lead character, spirits, magic, spells, an evil villain, faithful
sidekicks, and action galore. Once again, a British writer transports her readers
to another world with her vivid imagery and stellar command of language! We were
worried about what a year without Harry would mean to our young readers, but I
believe Spellfall will fill that vacancy." - Kathleen Caldwell,
Readers' Books, Sonoma, CA
Two For a Winter's Day
 Blizzard
Year: Timmy's Almanac of Seasons
by Ehrlich, Gretel
(Ages 9 - 12, Hyperion, $5.99, 0786812451)
"Just reissued in paper, this is a beautifully written story of life on a Wyoming ranch as told by Timmy, who takes in stride all that nature offers and copes with grace and good humor." - Sue Carita, Toadstool Bookshop, Milford, NH
Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
by Frost, Robert, illustrated by Susan Jeffers
(Ages 4 - 8, Dutton, $15.99, 0525467343)
"Combine one of America's best loved poems with one of its favorite illustrators, and you have a surefire bestseller. This updated classic, in a new gift edition, will appeal to both children and adults." - Betty Bennett, Bennett Books, Wyckoff, NJ
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