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40 pp.
| Little
| November, 2018
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-56258-4$17.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-48408-4
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K-3
African American girl Aria's "big" and "bouncy" hair is irresistible. From random strangers to mermaids and space aliens, everyone wants to touch Aria's hair. The problem: they do it without her permission. Miller provides a lighthearted way to start discussions about body autonomy and consent, and her vibrant, expressive illustrations clearly visualize why readers should always ask before they touch.
40 pp.
| Feiwel
| November, 2017
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TradeISBN 978-1-250-10814-2$16.99
(2)
PS
Goat lives in a petting zoo, bombarded with unwanted physical affection. After attempts at rooming with animals in the big zoo, Goat finds solitude in a tree; illustrations help readers recognize before Goat does that he now feels lonely. White-bordered illustrations contrasting with full spreads amplify Goat's sense of confinement, and chunky crayon and charcoal art works with the pithy text to make his dilemma real.
Reviewer: Julie Roach
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2018
48 pp.
| Atheneum/Dlouhy
| April, 2016
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TradeISBN 978-1-4814-2105-8$17.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4814-2106-5
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PS
Illustrated by
Kevin Hawkes.
Objects in a book introduce themselves: "I am fluffy says Feather. / We are nubbly say Knees. / I am dry says Heather. / We are barky say Trees"; the featured adjective is embellished to reflect its meaning (e.g., "furry" looks furry). The rhymes are toe tappers and the gouache art is pleasingly pert, but the find-it-in-a-book premise seems gratuitous.
(3)
PS
Senses series.
In each volume, two very simple sentences (four to six words) appear on the left-hand pages with a large, engaging color photo opposite: for instance, "We touch wet things. Ted feels the water" faces a picture of a little boy washing his hands. Very young children will want to explore their senses in similar ways. A picture glossary is included. Ind. Review covers these Senses titles: The Five Senses, I Can Hear, I Can See, I Can Smell, I Can Taste, I Can Touch.
409 pp.
| HarperCollins/Harper
| February, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-0-06-208557-3$17.99
(4)
YA
In this dystopian trilogy, Juliette (Shatter Me; Unravel Me) navigates her competing loyalties to Warner and Adam, on different sides of a rebellion, in order to destroy The Reestablishment. Juliette's transformation, from a helpless victim of her own supernatural powers to an invincible leader, provides a strong story line, but it's undercut by her dependence on male companions for support, love, and insight.
465 pp.
| HarperCollins/Harper
| February, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-0-06-208553-5$17.99
(4)
YA
Juliette struggles to manage her destructive powers, forge relationships, and develop confidence in this sequel to Shatter Me. The politics that drive the intriguing dystopian world and the rebel resistance Juliette joins are sometimes confusing, and the patriarchal attempts to own and manage the emotional heroine get a bit tedious. Still, an exciting cliff-hanger ending will likely lure readers back for the next installment.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2012
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-198-0$14.95
(4)
K-3
Sandcastle: All About Your Senses series.
These books for beginning readers offer a few facts about the senses in a clear and humorous way. Close-up photos of children's faces on left-hand pages illustrate and personalize the scant information. Three facts about each sense and a quiz are appended. Glos. Review covers these Sandcastle: All About Your Senses titles: Ears Are for Earrings, Eyes Are for Winking, Hands Are for Holding, and Mouths Are for Smiling.
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PS
Illustrated by
Masamitsu Saito.
Here's something original: a book-length meditation on how a preschooler experiences sand ("Ow, ow, ow!"), a wave, and other aspects of the beach. The voice doesn't always sound childlike, but the kid's wonder seems completely authentic. The art is as unconventional as the book's concept--the child's face isn't shown until the end, presumably because his toes are much more expressive.
24 pp.
| Amicus
| September, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-002-2$16.95
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K-3
Amicus Readers: Let's Compare! series.
These leveled books use cleverly paired stock photos to illustrate examples of the featured opposites. For each pairing, the labels and the repetitive sentence structure of the simple, narrative-style text provide clear points of comparison for young readers, though overall the information is superficial. A picture glossary and quiz are appended. Websites. Ind. Review covers these Amicus Readers: Let's Compare! titles: Hard and Soft and Rough and Smooth.
24 pp.
| Amicus
| September, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-000-8$16.95
(4)
K-3
Amicus Readers: Let's Compare! series.
These leveled books use cleverly paired stock photos to illustrate examples of the featured opposites. For each pairing, the labels and the repetitive sentence structure of the simple, narrative-style text provide clear points of comparison for young readers, though overall the information is superficial. A picture glossary and quiz are appended. Websites. Ind. Review covers these Amicus Readers: Let's Compare! titles: Hard and Soft and Rough and Smooth.
344 pp.
| HarperTeen
| November, 2011
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TradeISBN 978-0-06-208548-1$17.99
(4)
YA
Juliette's dangerous power--her touch is fatal--leads to a life of ostracism. When a military leader tries to seduce her, she discovers reserves of personal strength and unexpected allies. The story's setting is an intriguing near-future dystopia; however, Mafi is more interested in romance than world building, leading to an implausible conclusion.
262 pp.
| Scholastic
| November, 2011
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TradeISBN 978-0-545-19692-5$16.99
(3)
4-6
When recently orphaned Leo turns thirteen, he learns that he can hear the past when he touches certain objects. The discoveries of a strange artifact and a recording made by his musicologist father lead him to the South Pacific to right a decades-old wrong. A far-out, fast-paced tale that will appeal to music lovers and middle-grade boys.
297 pp.
| Dutton
| September, 2011
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TradeISBN 978-0-525-42304-1$16.99
(3)
4-6
Twelve-year-old Duncan's unexplained ability to read printed material by touch makes him good at cheating while picking Scrabble tiles. When he meets April and Nate at a Scrabble tournament, they all discover there is more at stake than their need to win. This story of unique friendships, with its mild supernatural bent, is entertaining and engaging.
297 pp.
| Hyperion
| December, 2010
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TradeISBN 978-1-4231-3160-1$16.99
(3)
YA
Camelia's third story (Deadly Little Secret; Deadly Little Lies) may be the creepiest yet. This time the stalking target is her ex-boyfriend Adam, who's receiving threatening crossword puzzles. She's compelled to help, but doing so threatens her relationship with Ben. Camelia's psychic premonitions, along with anonymous therapy transcripts and the included puzzles, keep the suspense high.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| October, 2009
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-4252-6$25.26
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K-3
Lightning Bolt Books series.
Beginning with a "Gathering Information" section and ending with an activity, these texts, in large, easy-to-read font, offer minimal, occasionally useful information about the senses (e.g., "Thanks to your nerves, you can sense heat seeping through a mug"). The vivid photographs feature smiling children of different ethnicities. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Lightning Bolt Books titles: What Is Sight?, What Is Taste?, and What Is Touch?
(4)
YA
Orca Soundings series.
After a bee sting triggers a near-death experience, Hannah emerges with the power to heal. Grieving for the past year over the tragic demise of her boyfriend, Hannah's emotions suddenly give way to fear and confusion as she contemplates her new power. The story skims lightly across such issues as grief, love, and forgiveness.
283 pp.
| Hyperion
| December, 2009
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TradeISBN 978-1-4231-1145-0$16.99
(3)
YA
After saving Camelia from a stalker, psychic Ben disappeared. Now he's back but, to Camelia's disappointment, keeps his distance. Meanwhile, she's having her own ESP tendencies and is being stalked again. A love triangle featuring a smoldering hero à la Edward Cullen and a just-creepy-enough mystery make this follow-up to Deadly Little Secret as successful as the first book.
259 pp.
| Hyperion
| December, 2008
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TradeISBN 978-1-4231-1144-3$15.99
(3)
YA
Sixteen-year-old Camelia is being stalked. Most people think it's the new kid at school, Ben, who is rumored to have killed his previous girlfriend. But Camelia is falling for Ben, and she's willing to trust in his psychic powers. The presence of Camelia's wisecracking best friends adds welcome levity to the lightly suspenseful story.
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K-3
Los súper sentidos series.
These nonfiction books introduce the five senses to emergent readers (Los animales discusses animals' senses). The books follow a similar format: a question is posed on each double-page spread, and the body of the text forms the response. The Spanish translation can be awkward and condescending, but the large, colorful photographs will hold children's attention. Glos., ind. Review covers these Los súper sentidos titles: El gusto, El Oído, El olfato, El tacto, La vista, and Los animales.
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4-6
Senses and Sensors series.
In addition to the physiological structure and function of the nose, tongue, and skin, these two books in the series describe the roles of the brain, memory, and cultural customs in human perception. Human senses are put in perspective with a look at other species' senses. Final chapters discuss recent high-tech developments. Color photos and diagrams add visual interest and clarity. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Senses and Senors titles: Smelling and Tasting and Touching and Feeling.]