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Catalano, Dominic
3 Reviews
(3)
PS
A father comforts his daughter after a nightmare with his version of a familiar lullaby. "Hush little darling, don't say a word, / Daddy's gonna give you a ... Mockingbird." Inspired by objects in her room, such as a toy ship, he promises ever more extravagant gifts, until she protests she just wanted a hug. Witty illustrations portray Daddy's entertaining fantasy with gusto.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert
(3)
K-3
When wealthy Mr. Basset sees animal children frolicking outside Hound Hall, he thinks that play is what's missing from his life. He buys a yacht, hires a symphony, etc., but he's still unhappy. After he unthinkingly catches one of the kids' balls, he realizes that friendship is what he craves. Catalano succeeds at creating both an original look at the importance of friends and images that convey his protagonist's myriad emotions.
Reviewer: Patricia Riley
(4)
K-3
While Santa and Mrs. Claus are away, three bears venture into their snug house and make themselves at home. The illustrations show the bear family leaving a messy trail behind as they move from room to room. Strangely, the text refers to Santa only as "the jolly man," and, in spite of the title, it is Mrs. Claus who deals with the unexpected visitors. This is, however, a refreshing alternative to standard holiday tales.
Reviewer: Anne St. John
3 reviews
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