"Pinduli", "Thunder Rose" and "Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches"

Another week of many assorted picture books.

Pinduli
5 stars
Author/Illustrator: Janell Cannon

Pinduli is a young hyena. She goes exploring on her own only to become embroiled in a web of grievances. The ending is really nice.
The illustrations are special with color ones highlighting the story and pen and ink sketches to add to it.
An information page at the end of the book tells about different kinds of hyenas and some of the other creatures in the story.

Thunder Rose
4 stars
Author: Jerdine Nolen
Illustrator: Kadir Nelson

Tall tales are a part of American literature. Think of Pecos Bill and Paul Bunyon. This story is patterned on this type of tale.
The story is very exaggerated as are tall tales. Thunder Rose is a fun character. All of the illustrations feed into this tall tale format.

Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches
5 stars
Author: Lisa Broadie Cook
Illustrator: Jack E. Davis

Martin is a rather casual student, but loves his teacher. Then the teacher is injured and a no nonsense substitute appears. Martin is in trouble. Somehow he finds a new way every day for a week to lose his homework.
The illustrations are like cartoon drawings. They are colorful and fun, adding a lot to the story.