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July 13, 2015
Campbell, Scott. Hug Machine. Book Review.
On the cover of this large picture book is a simple cartoonish little boy hugging a mailbox. The story begins “Whoa! Here I come! I am the Hug Machine!” The child with the spaghetti like arms and the huge head goes on to explain how wonderful his hug*and how they help everyone and everything around. […]
July 10, 2015
Hines, Anna Grossnickle. 1 2 Buckle My Shoe. Book Review.
The text of this book is the well-known nursery rhyme, ” 1 2 buckle my shoe, 3 4 shut the door.” You might think that wouldn’t be enough to carry a picture book, but in this case it does. Hines illustrates the pages with fabric and buttons. “One” is simply a large numeral one beside […]
July 8, 2015
Viva, Frank. Outstanding in the Rain. A Whole Story with Holes. Book Review.
Frank Viva is well known for illustrating The Boston Globe, The New Your Times, Time, and Esquire. His wonky illustrations translate well into children’s picture books. His first picture book was listed as one of The New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books of 2011. So, I did have high hopes when I received this […]
July 6, 2015
Sloan, Holly Goldberg. Counting by 7s. Book Review.
What a powerful, fascinating novel. The story is told from the unusual viewpoint of a 14-year-old female genius whose parents are suddenly killed in a car crash. She is left without family or close friends and destined for foster care. An odd, fascinating group of characters enter her life and through a complicated series of […]
July 3, 2015
Carle, Eric. Does a Kangaroo Have Mother, Too? Book Review.
This picture book is illustrated in classic Eric Carle style using cut and paste shapes from finger painted paper. The textures draw the eye and the colors are vivid and bold. At first I thought, how is this text going to hold my grandchild’s interest? Every page asked “Does a (insert animal name here) have […]
Carle, Eric. Does act Kangaroo Have Mother, Too? Book Review.
This picture book is illustrated in classic Eric Carle style using cut and paste shapes from finger painted paper. The textures draw the eye and the colors are vivid and bold. At first I thought, how is this text going to hold my grandchild’s interest? Every page asked “Does a (insert animal name here) have […]
July 1, 2015
June 29, 2015
Doyle, Malachy. Get Happy. Illustrated by Caroline Uff. Book Review.
On each two-page spread of this picture board book, the author and illustrator show the child what they should not do and then what they should do. For example, “Squabble less.” “Share more!” The book contrasts sniffle and snuggle, grumbling and giggle, zone out and zoom around, pick and plant, shout and sing, grab and […]
