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Barton, Bethany
3 Reviews
(2)
K-3
Cartoon (human) boy Edgar definitely doesn't like bees. The (offstage) narrator makes the case for bees' importance, turning facts and figures into an approachable pro-bee argument. Topics covered range from anatomy basics to what beekeepers do. Illustrations combine marker-like sketches of emotive bees and people with cheerful background splashes and scribbles of color. Endpapers contain more-detailed and accurate images of bee species.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2017
(3)
K-3
The conceit of this book--that the author wants to overcome her loathing of spiders--effectively and engagingly conveys accurate information about these arachnids, from various types to anatomy and capabilities. The humorous tone is matched by cartoon drawings and random lettering, punctuated by black splotches for when loathing overcomes good intent. All ends well, though.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(3)
K-3
A young monster can't wait to go camping, so he tries some amusing tactics to make time pass quickly; in a meta touch, he even "tears" a page of "this book" in an attempt to flip to the camping trip at the end. The quirky story, with its scribbly, spontaneous-looking illustrations, conveys a sense of impatience that will likely strike a chord with readers.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert
3 reviews
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