Thank you for visiting.
This content is exclusive to subscribers only.
As a digital subscriber, you’ll receive unlimited access to Horn Book web exclusives and extensive archives, as well as access to our highly searchable Guide/Reviews Database.
To access other site content, visit The Horn Book homepage.
Log In
Don't have a Horn Book Account?
Register Now
Register Now
Collingridge, Richard
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Rhyming text (sometimes awkwardly) tells of a rocket that shoots into space once a year to deliver a "Happy Birthday World" banner. The immersive, retro-style illustrations use bright colors contrasted against dark expanses of outer space; a final gatefold depicts fireworks surrounding Earth on one side and the solar system on the flip side. An author's note contributes more information about the age of our planet.
Reviewer: Renée Wheeler
(4)
PS
Hearing scary monster sounds before bedtime, young Richard flees and finds himself in a "magical jungle," surrounded by benign wild creatures. When the monster approaches, Richard's stuffed toy lion comes to life and guides him through wondrous adventures that ultimately help Richard muster the courage to confront his fears--with a cathartic, kid-pleasing roar. Dramatic, luminous, fanciful illustrations elevate a clumsily constructed story.
Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden
2 reviews
We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing.