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Howard, Arthur
5 Reviews
(3)
K-3
A boy knows almost everything about his dog, but he wonders what Scooter dreams about. Dog owners will appreciate the boy's observations: "This means he wants to play... This means he wants to play right after he's finished playing." Lively watercolor illustrations provide laughs (e.g., as Scooter slurps from the toilet: "I know this means he's thirsty"), leading to a surprisingly subdued ending.
Reviewer: Rebecca Fox
(2)
K-3
The tranquility of Sydney's apartment is shattered when the Kabooms move in above. These new neighbors are loud, and every Saturday night they have loud parties. When she finally goes up to complain, it's clear why the Kabooms make so much noise: they're elephants--neighborly elephants. This friendly conflict-resolution story is accompanied by boisterous illustrations that make the most of the preposterous scenario.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2005
(2)
K-3
Young prince Ernest wants to be a jester. His extremely serious parents, the king and queen, don't get it. How can he think about humor when a three-headed dragon is threatening the kingdom? But when Ernest comes "face-to-face-to-face-to-face" with the dragon, his comedic tendencies save his life and restore peace to the land. The energetic illustrations extend the well-paced joke, and the silliness is carried through to the punch line.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2003
(2)
PS
When young witch Mitzi, who likes creepy things, decides to get a pet, only the creepiest will do. A slimy toad and a pair of bats are all boring, and she's about to give up on the idea when a cute kitten scratches at her back door. "Ugh," says Mitzi. But the kitten is wonderful company. Having found just the pet for her, Mitzi forgives the kitten for being adorable. This satisfying story is illustrated with effective, humorous line drawings.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2002
(3)
K-3
All the dogs in the neighborhood are best at something--except Cosmo. Sad about his lack of talent, he starts to take a nap on a skateboard and instead, finds himself taking the ride of his life. At last he discovers his gift in this appealing tale. Each of the dogs in the whimsical watercolor illustrations has a distinct personality.
Reviewer: Patricia Riley
5 reviews
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