Our September reviews for the Parents Express Philadelphia included reviews of three new picture books. A direct link to the online version appears at the end of this post. Mom, It’s My First Day of Kindergarten! written and illustrated by … Continue reading
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I’m eagerly waiting for a copy of Virginia Wolf from the publisher, Kids Can Press. When I receive it I know I’ll read and re-read and read it again. I’m so taken by the art that I’ve seen so far, … Continue reading
Here’s a link to our reviews in the January 2012 issue of Parents Express Magazine: We reviewed: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Jerry Pinkney (Little Brown) A New Year’s Reunion by Yu Li Qiong (Candlewick) Full Moon and a Star … Continue reading
I like this news.HarperCollins Signs Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis for ‘Wildwood’ Series “The germ of this series goes back a long way,” Meloy said. “For me, this is the culmination of a long-term collaboration with Carson, matching words and … 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
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
Bird, Butterfly, EelStory and paintings by James ProsekSimon & Schuster, hardcover978-0-689-86829-0 I hadn’t read the author’s first book for children, A Good Day’s Fishing, but I did read his YA novel, The Day My Mother Left. I loved the gentle … 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