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Schories, Pat
7 Reviews
(3)
K-3
I Like to Read series.
Squeak the mouse enjoys his simple yet wonderful life inside a family's house. While the children do homework and play in the kitchen, Squeak explores their toys (and spilled food!). The text, effectively, relies heavily on repetition; many pages contain only the word squeak. The detailed illustrations depict the interior of a comfortable-looking home, supporting early readers through visual humor and textual cues.
Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth
(4)
K-3
I Like to Read series.
Woodchuck Chuck and his forest-animal friends spot a freshly baked pie cooling in a window. As each tries to reach the treat, the text repeats a simple pattern ("Can Rabbit get the pie? / No, he cannot!"). Though the resolution is pretty slight (think: teamwork), the story is easily digestible for brand-new readers. Schories's watercolors depict a cozy backyard and cuddly critters.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen
(3)
K-3
I Like to Read series.
While playing with littler field critters, woodchuck Big Chuck finds a pair of pants (astute observers will notice a doll in her underpants) and takes them for a spin. "You are too big, and the pants are too small." But he runs and climbs in them anyway, and "Pop! Rip!" The repetitive, simple text points new readers to Schories's abundant kid-perfect visual gags.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen
(2)
PS
In this fifth wordless book about Jack the dog, the tiny space guys from Jack and the Night Visitors make a return nocturnal visit. Landing on top of Jack's doghouse, they unhook his chain so he can join in their gleeful exploration of the backyard. Schories, as usual, offers much to look at, as pre-readers--and readers too--are treated to another eventful adventure.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2010
(2)
PS
In this wordless book, a little girl tries to keep dog Jack away from her backyard tea party. Action-filled pictures switch perspectives and zoom in and out, allowing glimpses of a curious chipmunk. Just right for "reading" together and for letting preschoolers tell the story on their own; be sure to have kids compare the almost-identical front and back endpapers.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2008
(2)
PS
Preschoolers should have no trouble following these wordless stories about a boy and his dog, Jack. Clear, inviting illustrations feature characters whose facial expressions and body language are easy to read, and the suspenseful action--and the pacing of it--is just right. These simple, satisfying stories offer much for pre-readers to comment on. Review covers these titles: Breakfast for Jack and Jack and the Missing Piece.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2005
(2)
PS
Preschoolers should have no trouble following these wordless stories about a boy and his dog, Jack. Clear, inviting illustrations feature characters whose facial expressions and body language are easy to read, and the suspenseful action--and the pacing of it--is just right. These simple, satisfying stories offer much for pre-readers to comment on. Review covers these titles: Breakfast for Jack and Jack and the Missing Piece.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2005
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