Saturday, October 18, 2014

Children's books reviewed at The New York Times

Children's Books

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Marla Frazee's 'The Farmer and the Clown,' and More

By GRACE LIN
From a distant farm to the African veldt, these picture books celebrate the limitless nature of creativity and imagination.

'Kinda Like Brothers' and 'Half a World Away'

By RITA WILLIAMS-GARCIA
Two novels featuring adoption and foster care show how bonds are formed despite less than ideal circumstances.

Slide Show: Bookshelf: The Dark

New picture books include Lizi Boyd's "Flashlight" and Madeline Valentine's "George in the Dark."

'Gabriel Finley and the Raven's Riddle' and 'Heap House'

By PSEUDONYMOUS BOSCH
Characters in two dark urban fairy tales for middle-grade readers uncover events hidden in the past.

'Through the Woods' and 'Monstrous Affections'

By ADAM GIDWITZ

A collection of illustrated tales with a sinister bent, and an anthology of stories featuring otherworldly creatures.

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