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K-3
John Wayne–esque hero Paws McDraw, "the fastest doodler in the west," draws his way out of trouble à la Harold and the Purple Crayon. While the engaging cartoony illustrations evoke a comedic animal-populated version of the Wild West, Paws's nonsensical problem-solving sketches and the assurance that "he always saves the day" leave the story devoid of much drama.
32 pp.
| Running
| September, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-0-7624-5423-5$16.95
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K-3
Bear Frank is always late to school, and the class doubts his altruism-claiming explanations (e.g., he said he intervened on behalf of "a family of bunnies being bullied by an ogre"). But when the classroom is invaded by a giant zombie lizard king, they see Frank in action. The ending seems abrupt, but the setup and bursting-with-excitement art are rewarding.
32 pp.
| Philomel
| December, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-0-399-16185-8$16.99
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K-3
A shy little girl wants nothing more than to share her heart. But for all of her trying, it isn't until she stops searching for it that love comes to her. This sweet picture-book valentine with expressive and endearing digital illustrations has a subtlety of plot and theme that will elude most young children.