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A QUICK LOOK AT SOME OF OUR MOST RECENT REVIEWS (UPDATED 4/11/19)
On The Alphabet of Peculiar Creatures (Katie Abey):
Imagination Soup: “I’m loving this book!”
On At the Library (Heather Alexander, Ipek Konak):
Mom Read It: “The Shine-a-Light series from Kane Miller adds a fun dimension to nonfiction reading: hold each right-hand page to the light to see a hidden image. At the Library is a nice introduction to libraries for younger readers who are new to what libraries can do and offer.”
On The Grabbem Getaway (Adrian C. Bott, Andy Isaac):
SWON Libraries CLEAR Reviews: “I would recommend this for children who are reluctant readers. The story is fast paced and could be read aloud to a child by a parent. This is the first in the series and I would recommend this for any collection.”
On Bully on the Bus (Kathryn Apel):
SWON Libraries CLEAR Reviews: “The flowing verse tells the story beautifully. I would recommend this book to any child who has been bullied or knows someone who has been bullied. It would also use it as a read aloud with elementary students to discuss bullying and being kind.”
On Dogs in Space (Vix Southgate, Iris Deppe):
Publishers Weekly: “Deppe’s charmingly gonzo illustrations of smiling, bug-eyed dogs cleverly incorporate references to ’80s-era sci-fi graphics and Russian Constructivist design, while Southgate’s larky imagined telling of a key scientific milestone balances an engaging plot, useful details, and an inspiring message: ‘If two little dogs from the streets of Moscow can make history, then perhaps you can too!’ Back matter includes timelines of animal launches and the Space Race.”
On Lifesize Dinosaurs (Sophy Henn):
Kirkus Reviews: “A rare opportunity to go nose to nose with Diplodocus, measure a human shoe against the fossil footprint of Allosaurus, and like dino-encounters.”
On Otters, Snails and Tadpole Tails (Eric Ode, Ruth Harper):
Notes from Dawn: “A wonderful book for ages 5 and up.”
On Steve, Terror of the Seas (Megan Brewis):
Notes from Dawn: “A fun book and educational, too. … I say it’s a charming book for ages 4-8.”
Imagination Soup: “I’m loving this book!”
On At the Library (Heather Alexander, Ipek Konak):
Mom Read It: “The Shine-a-Light series from Kane Miller adds a fun dimension to nonfiction reading: hold each right-hand page to the light to see a hidden image. At the Library is a nice introduction to libraries for younger readers who are new to what libraries can do and offer.”
On The Grabbem Getaway (Adrian C. Bott, Andy Isaac):
SWON Libraries CLEAR Reviews: “I would recommend this for children who are reluctant readers. The story is fast paced and could be read aloud to a child by a parent. This is the first in the series and I would recommend this for any collection.”
On Bully on the Bus (Kathryn Apel):
SWON Libraries CLEAR Reviews: “The flowing verse tells the story beautifully. I would recommend this book to any child who has been bullied or knows someone who has been bullied. It would also use it as a read aloud with elementary students to discuss bullying and being kind.”
On Dogs in Space (Vix Southgate, Iris Deppe):
Publishers Weekly: “Deppe’s charmingly gonzo illustrations of smiling, bug-eyed dogs cleverly incorporate references to ’80s-era sci-fi graphics and Russian Constructivist design, while Southgate’s larky imagined telling of a key scientific milestone balances an engaging plot, useful details, and an inspiring message: ‘If two little dogs from the streets of Moscow can make history, then perhaps you can too!’ Back matter includes timelines of animal launches and the Space Race.”
On Lifesize Dinosaurs (Sophy Henn):
Kirkus Reviews: “A rare opportunity to go nose to nose with Diplodocus, measure a human shoe against the fossil footprint of Allosaurus, and like dino-encounters.”
On Otters, Snails and Tadpole Tails (Eric Ode, Ruth Harper):
Notes from Dawn: “A wonderful book for ages 5 and up.”
On Steve, Terror of the Seas (Megan Brewis):
Notes from Dawn: “A fun book and educational, too. … I say it’s a charming book for ages 4-8.”