BOOK REVIEWS
Illustration from Bears Don't Read by Emma Chichester Clark.
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A QUICK LOOK AT SOME OF OUR MOST RECENT REVIEWS (UPDATED 1/14/20)
Ateban Cipher (A.L. Tait):
Always in the Middle: “…the story is engaging ... a real page turner. …give this series a try. It will be time well spent.”
The Book Without a Story (Carolina Rabei):
The Pirate Tree: "Rabei’s sensitive text tells the story of how a lonely book helps a reluctant reader to begin to read by himself. Her detailed illustrations pair well with the text. Highly recommended for inclusion in any home, school or public library."
Home Sweet Home (Moira Butterfield, Clair Rossiter):
Children's Book Council Bulletin, "What We're Reading -- Julianna's Pick": "This is a wonderful picture book about what makes a house a home and what a home looks like in different cultures around the world. The pictures are a beautiful addition to learning about cultures other than your own."
The Missing Bookshop (Katie Clapham, Kirsti Beautyman):
Publishers Weekly: “Folksy illustrations by Beautyman similarly evoke both a traditional and contemporary sensibility, reinforcing the story’s message of the importance of family, community, and reading.”
The Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bears (Alastair Chisholm, Jez Tuya):
Mom Read It: "This Book is a RIOT ... officially one of my bedtime go-tos ..."
Always in the Middle: “…the story is engaging ... a real page turner. …give this series a try. It will be time well spent.”
The Book Without a Story (Carolina Rabei):
The Pirate Tree: "Rabei’s sensitive text tells the story of how a lonely book helps a reluctant reader to begin to read by himself. Her detailed illustrations pair well with the text. Highly recommended for inclusion in any home, school or public library."
Home Sweet Home (Moira Butterfield, Clair Rossiter):
Children's Book Council Bulletin, "What We're Reading -- Julianna's Pick": "This is a wonderful picture book about what makes a house a home and what a home looks like in different cultures around the world. The pictures are a beautiful addition to learning about cultures other than your own."
The Missing Bookshop (Katie Clapham, Kirsti Beautyman):
Publishers Weekly: “Folksy illustrations by Beautyman similarly evoke both a traditional and contemporary sensibility, reinforcing the story’s message of the importance of family, community, and reading.”
The Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bears (Alastair Chisholm, Jez Tuya):
Mom Read It: "This Book is a RIOT ... officially one of my bedtime go-tos ..."