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
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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
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
I’ve loved Elisa Kleven’s work for sometime now but have never reviewed one of her books. It would be easy to go right into gush mode but let me try and write something a little more substantial. A Carousel Tale … Continue reading
I promised Molly I would write about some of her favorite books. First up is Katie Loves the Kittens, written and illustrated by John Himmelman, due in September 2008 from Henry Holt (9780805086829). I don’t laugh out loud at many … Continue reading