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Goodrich, Carter
6 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Cactus Hank spends life sitting in the window of a desert home and snubbing the odd turtle, tumbleweed, or other passerby. After Hank snaps at a cowboy, the man says, "Seems to me, somebody needs a hug." That gets Hank thinking... This wry tale of blossoming self-awareness boasts watercolors of amazing variety given that all scenes feature an immobile plant.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
(3)
K-3
Phillip's parents can't see his imaginary friend, tough-guy motorcyclist Brock, so they don't notice that they've left Brock at the fair. Luckily, Anne and her imaginary friend take Brock home; eventually, Brock and Phillip are reunited. Goodrich's clever watercolor illustrations add depth and heart to this friendship story.
Reviewer: Caitlin Kling
(3)
K-3
In the canine friends' third book, Mister Bud must wear the ignoble cone to keep from scratching an irritation on his back, and ornery pug Zorro taunts him relentlessly. Goodrich balances the antagonistic dynamics of the situation with truly heartfelt moments, and he lightens the stress with expressive watercolor illustrations--particularly of Zorro's mischievous grin and Mister Bud's signature giant nose.
Reviewer: Shara Hardeson
(3)
K-3
In this companion to Say Hello to Zorro!, Zorro's person makes him wear a Zorro-esque costume, which he finds extremely humiliating. Dog-friend Mister Bud tries his best to cheer up the humiliated caped canine; a race in the park helps Zorro own his new look. The text plays straight-dog to the slightly caricatured watercolor illustrations, which feature wonderfully expressive characters.
Reviewer: Susan Graham
(3)
K-3
Housedog Mister Bud spends his days just the way he wants to: napping, walking, and eating. Everything works on his schedule--"no exceptions"--until a wrinkle is introduced in the form of new-dog Zorro. Goodrich's nondidactic text, ably supported by watercolor vignettes, effectively mirrors the challenges and rewards faced by an only child having to make room for a sibling.
Reviewer: Andrea Curtis
(3)
K-3
An unassuming hermit crab unwittingly becomes a hero after rescuing Flounder from a fisherman's trap. Unlike Clark Kent, he don't need no stinkin' telephone booth: concealed beneath the top half of a superhero figurine, Hermit Crab is able to maintain his anonymity. Highly expressive seaweed-green-tinged colored-pencil and watercolor illustrations give the undersea denizens great personality.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
6 reviews
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