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Usher, Sam
4 Reviews
(3)
K-3
The little boy and his grandad from Rain and Snow return for more weather-related imaginative adventures. They set off on the hottest day of year for a picnic (Sun) and fly a kite in autumn wind gusts (Storm). As usual, the outings turn slightly fantastical, told with some visual clues. Expansive ink and watercolor pictures add to the stories' appeal. Review includes these titles: Storm and Sun.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
(3)
K-3
The little boy and his grandad from Rain and Snow return for more weather-related imaginative adventures. They set off on the hottest day of year for a picnic (Sun) and fly a kite in autumn wind gusts (Storm). As usual, the outings turn slightly fantastical, told with some visual clues. Expansive ink and watercolor pictures add to the stories' appeal. Review includes these titles: Storm and Sun.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
(4)
K-3
The little boy from Snow imagines all the fun he and his granddad could have outside on a very rainy day; when Grandad finally agrees, the boy's fantasies about sea monsters and a floating city have materialized. Despite the slightly awkward transition into fantasy, the boy's relatable imagination will win kids over. Usher's ink and watercolor art skillfully depicts raindrops and vast puddles.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
(4)
K-3
Expressive ink and watercolor illustrations help tell the story of a little boy who is excited to go out to play in the snow with his granddad. While Usher's text and pictures perfectly capture the boy's impatience and the sense of fresh snow as a vast canvas for play, an abrupt fantastical twist (zoo animals in the snowy park) seems forced.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
4 reviews
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