Julie Eccleshare rounds up her favorites of 2006 for the Guardian. Highlights include:
- Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Sharks and other Sea Monsters, by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart
- Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now, by Lauren Child
- The Horrible History of the World, by Terry Deary, illustrated by Martin Brown (I hope Santa brings me this one, truth be told!)
- Caddy Ever After, by Hilary McKay
- Soul Eater, by Michelle Paver
- Larklight, by Philip Reeve, illustrated by David Wyatt
ETA: Michele at Scholar's Blog has just posted a detailed review Larklight.