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Driscoll, Amanda
2 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Sheep Wally's wool is a tripping hazard that's full of leaves and prevents him from hugging his mama, but he still refuses to get it cut. The other barnyard animals sport various hairstyles to convince him haircuts don't hurt, before a hay bale encounter necessitates his shearing. The bright palette of the mixed-media illustrations matches the text's upbeat humor, playful wordplay, and happy ending.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(4)
K-3
"Do the pirates find treasure?...Do aliens conquer the earth?" Dragon Duncan never reaches a book's conclusion because, in his excitement, he sets the pages alight. A book-loving mouse agrees to read aloud to him, and the two are off on exhilarating book-bound adventures together. The joy-of-reading theme is nothing new, but bright digitally painted pencil sketches capture Duncan's frustration and imagination.
Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden
2 reviews
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