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32 pp.
| Candlewick/Templar
| May, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-7601-8$15.99
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PS
Illustrated by
Nahta Nój.
The hare is off and running to win the race until he decides to take a nap. In this version of Aesop's fable, the story has not been substantially altered, except to add a wise owl as the course-setter. Digital illustrations with bold shapes and large-eyed animals are bright and lively, but the die-cuts really don't add much to the book.
(4)
PS
Illustrated by
Alison Edgson.
In each of these picture books, a bear cub describes the many wonderful qualities of his parent, detailing a day spent with each. Exploring the natural world and finding comfort at scary moments, the cub expresses a range of emotions that young readers will readily recognize. Edgson's hazy pastel-hued art echoes the softness and sentimentality of the rhyming text. Review covers these titles: Me and My Dad! and Me and My Mom!
(4)
PS
Illustrated by
Alison Edgson.
In each of these picture books, a bear cub describes the many wonderful qualities of his parent, detailing a day spent with each. Exploring the natural world and finding comfort at scary moments, the cub expresses a range of emotions that young readers will readily recognize. Edgson's hazy pastel-hued art echoes the softness and sentimentality of the rhyming text. Review covers these titles: Me and My Dad! and Me and My Mom!
24 pp.
| Good
| June, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-1-56148-745-5$16.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Hannah George.
When Goose goes away, Duck is left in charge of the pond. Immediately he begins issuing orders: no racing, fishing, or diving. Soon all the animals leave for a friendlier meadow. Alone in the empty pond, Duck predictably realizes his bossy ways and apologizes. Bright, cheerful illustrations depict the animals' quirky personalities and add amusing touches to the story.