I saw an ad for this book and went to check it out--and fell completely in love with it. My face nearly cracked because my smile was so big, and I reaI saw an ad for this book and went to check it out--and fell completely in love with it. My face nearly cracked because my smile was so big, and I really can not think of this book without smiling yet again. It's all about the power of imagination, and written in a marvelously clever way. This may be a children's book, but based on the half dozen people I grabbed yesterday and had them read the book (it only takes a minute), grown-ups get a lot of pleasure out of it too. ...more
Another fantastically illustrated masterpiece from Stephen Parlato, a "new find" of mine in the childrens' section. The collage illustrations invite hAnother fantastically illustrated masterpiece from Stephen Parlato, a "new find" of mine in the childrens' section. The collage illustrations invite hours of looking at the details and marveling. The story is simple but profound. Fantastic book!!!...more
I love this book's message--that when people read books, they become what they read. And when they close their books they become themselves again, onlI love this book's message--that when people read books, they become what they read. And when they close their books they become themselves again, only smarter. LOVE IT!!!! And the illustrations--collages cut out into shapes to fit the story--are endlessly fascinating. I am in awe....more
Part of the "Indestructibles" line from Workman Publishing--won't rip or tear, 100% washable, perfectly okay for the way babies read--with their handsPart of the "Indestructibles" line from Workman Publishing--won't rip or tear, 100% washable, perfectly okay for the way babies read--with their hands and mouths. It's not really cloth, it feels more like paper and the illustrations are fantastic and colorful. It's never too early to introduce the love of books into kids. At least that's MY philosophy!...more
Part of the "Indestructibles" line from Workman Publishing--won't rip or tear, 100% washable, perfectly okay for the way babies read--with their handsPart of the "Indestructibles" line from Workman Publishing--won't rip or tear, 100% washable, perfectly okay for the way babies read--with their hands and mouths. It's not really cloth, it feels more like paper and the illustrations are fantastic and colorful. It's never too early to introduce the love of books into kids. At least that's MY philosophy!...more
This is a lovely little children's book that helps to illustrate that disabilities don't need to be feared. In this case it's a bear cub with a deformThis is a lovely little children's book that helps to illustrate that disabilities don't need to be feared. In this case it's a bear cub with a deformed paw that saves the day. The illustrations by Robert Rath are charming....more
This is a fun little book, in both English and Spanish, that shows the importance of sharing, caring and responsibility. The claymation like illustratThis is a fun little book, in both English and Spanish, that shows the importance of sharing, caring and responsibility. The claymation like illustrations are interesting....more
I had the pleasure of hearing Patrick McDonnell read this book to a rapt audience while showing the illustrations on PowerPoint. The gentle beauty andI had the pleasure of hearing Patrick McDonnell read this book to a rapt audience while showing the illustrations on PowerPoint. The gentle beauty and fantastic message of this book cannot be stated too strongly. Munchkins on my holiday list this year are getting this book--and I might just have to keep a copy for myself!...more
This book was originally commissioned by and performed on NPR by the author himself on Christmas Day, 2008. It is what Maguire calls a 'reilluminationThis book was originally commissioned by and performed on NPR by the author himself on Christmas Day, 2008. It is what Maguire calls a 'reillumination' of the famous, though not oft heard anymore, Hans Christian Anderson tale 'The Little Match Girl'. Accompanied by his own line drawings, this story is told in a way that only Maguire could. His fans will love it. ...more
Aimed at the 10-14 set, this book is a fun ride for just about everyone. This is the first book in a series about 11 year old Zack Goodspeed and his eAimed at the 10-14 set, this book is a fun ride for just about everyone. This is the first book in a series about 11 year old Zack Goodspeed and his eccentric and mysterious grandfather Fyodor. It seems that the old gent has invented a new, limitless power source and has set out to colonize the moon. Zack and the new neighbor girl Max sneak their way into plenty of adventures and dangers throughout this book. The illustrations are fantastic, giving a reality to the imaginative sci-fi features in this book. There are plenty of thrills and mystery, with short chapters that are sure to have kids pleading for the chance to read just one more chapter before lights out. There is also an interactive website set up that will eventually allow kids to write their own Onyx Sun adventures, though a visit to it today showed the site was not quite ready for it's many promised uses. Mahoney also plans teacher lesson plans that will link scenes in the books with real world math and science problems. It's an ambitious project and a fantastic book that should appeal to kids everywhere. Who knows, Zach could well be the next Harry Potter! ...more
It was hard not to hear Lisa Simpson's voice when reading this book--after all, Yeardley Smith has been coming into our homes for something like 20 yeIt was hard not to hear Lisa Simpson's voice when reading this book--after all, Yeardley Smith has been coming into our homes for something like 20 years AS Lisa Simpson's voice. But Lorelei is very much her own character with her own problems. She's got two brothers ( one older, one younger), her cat just died, and now her parents are splitting up. Convinced that she will one day be famous, she begins to write a journal chronicling what all is happening in her life for her future biographers ( so they don't have to make stuff up about her). One of her teachers told her that many writers picture someone they are writing TO in their minds so that writing is more like a conversation, so Lorelei decides to writer her journal entries to Mud, her dead cat. Often funny, we still see tough things through her astute 11 year old eyes. It's quite good, and I'd recommend it for the 8-12 age group, or anyone (like me) curious about Smith's writing.
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