The Popularity Papers by Amy Ignatow Amulet Books/ Abrams, 2010 hardcover fiction, ages 9-13 Amy Ignatow’s debut novel is hilarious with a story (fifth grade girls want to crack the code of popularity) and format (almost graphic novel) that will … Continue reading
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I’m not a real bird enthusiast, but possess a casual interest. There’s a pair of horned owls at our RV park and I don’t tire of listening to their eerie sounds or trying to catch a glimpse of them nesting in … Continue reading
Where is Catkin? Written by Janet Lord Illustrated by Julie Paschkis Peachtree Publishers, 2010 hardcover picture book I’m a huge fan of Julie Paschkis’ art — her colors and imaginative decorations are a visual delight. And I embrace the idea … Continue reading
The Secret World of Walter AndersonWritten by Hester Bass and illustrated by E. B. LewisCandlewick Press, 2009Hardcover Picture Book Sometimes books strike you in a particularly strong way and you might not know why. That’s true for me with The … Continue reading
Trouble GumWritten and illustrated by Matthew CordellFeiwel and Friends, 2009Hardcover Picture Book This new picture book is about fun – pink fun, stretchy fun, bubble fun – yes, gum fun. And as the title states it’s a book about trouble … Continue reading
A Tree for EmmyWritten by Mary Ann Rodman and illustrated by Tatjana Mai-WyssPeachtree, hardcover, March 2009Picture Book A simple story about appreciating the wild natural world and the satisfaction of realizing one’s desires. Emmy loves trees of all kinds, though … Continue reading
I Want a DogWritten and illustrated by Helga BanschNorth South, hardcover, $16.95Picture Book “Lisa loved dogs. Big dogs, small dogs, short dogs, tall dogs, shaggy-haired dogs, curly-haired dogs, any kind of dog. ‘I want a dog,’ she said twenty-one times … Continue reading
Olly and Me 1 2 3Shirley HughesCandlewick, hardcover, July 2009Picture Book Shirley Hughes’ familiar illustrations populate this counting book which also serves as a vehicle for young Kate to tell readers all about her family, including younger brother Olly, and … Continue reading
The Cuckoo’s Haiku written by Michael J. Rosen illus. by Stan Fellows Candlewick Press, 2009 Hardcover, 978-0-7636-30492 I’ve never been much of a birder; I just didn’t ‘get’ it. But over the last year my interest has sparked, probably because … Continue reading
I didn’t intend to do a little roundup; it just sort of evolved on its own. It all began with a visit to the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester VT. One of several timely displays in the children’s book area caught … Continue reading