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a quick look at some of our most recent reviews (UPDATED 2/1/19)
On Birdhouse & Bug Hotel (Clover Robin):
Orange Marmalade: “These stout, clever books are so very tantalizing!”
On The Book of Comparisons (Clive Gifford, Paul Boston):
Orange Marmalade: “Well-laid out pages, crisp, helpful graphics, a plethora of topics, and almost 90 pages of curiosities make this a winner for kids ages 8 and up. Take it along on a long trip or anywhere kids have to while away the hours and prepare to hear lots of, ‘Listen to this!!’”
On The Book of Secrets (A.L. Tait):
Barb Hopkins Blog: “…packed with action, adventure, danger, and an intriguing mystery. … I loved the wit and whimsy of the dialogue and the pacing of each scene ... the story flows effortlessly with a comfortable balance of action, exposition, and dialogue.”
On Dogs in Space (Vix Southgate, Iris Deppe):
The Horn Book, STARRED, NOT FINAL TEXT: “The story is told with much enthusiasm and little anthropomorphism, with the automatically appealing narrative bolstered by useful scientific facts…”
On Fox's Box (Emilia Zebrowska):
The Pirate Tree: “…a real treat for any preschool, day care center, or home library.”
On Grandma's Favorite & Grandpa's Favorite (Erin Dealey, Luciana Navarro Powell):
Multicultural Motherhood: “…lively rhyming text that captures children's attention and makes it interesting for adults to read aloud. … It is wonderful to see books which foster global awareness.”
On The Mysterious World of Cosentino (Cosentino with Jack Heath, James Hart):
Charlotte's Library: “These are great easy reads for the elementary school aged kid still finding their reading feet. The font is large, there are illustrations on every page (grey tones, with red highlights), and there is almost always something Happening, on stage or off… …especially great series for kids who are fascinated by stage magic…”
On Steve, Terror of the Seas (Megan Brewis):
Kirkus Reviews: “… who would argue that there are benefits to having large, toothy friends on tap?”
Orange Marmalade: “These stout, clever books are so very tantalizing!”
On The Book of Comparisons (Clive Gifford, Paul Boston):
Orange Marmalade: “Well-laid out pages, crisp, helpful graphics, a plethora of topics, and almost 90 pages of curiosities make this a winner for kids ages 8 and up. Take it along on a long trip or anywhere kids have to while away the hours and prepare to hear lots of, ‘Listen to this!!’”
On The Book of Secrets (A.L. Tait):
Barb Hopkins Blog: “…packed with action, adventure, danger, and an intriguing mystery. … I loved the wit and whimsy of the dialogue and the pacing of each scene ... the story flows effortlessly with a comfortable balance of action, exposition, and dialogue.”
On Dogs in Space (Vix Southgate, Iris Deppe):
The Horn Book, STARRED, NOT FINAL TEXT: “The story is told with much enthusiasm and little anthropomorphism, with the automatically appealing narrative bolstered by useful scientific facts…”
On Fox's Box (Emilia Zebrowska):
The Pirate Tree: “…a real treat for any preschool, day care center, or home library.”
On Grandma's Favorite & Grandpa's Favorite (Erin Dealey, Luciana Navarro Powell):
Multicultural Motherhood: “…lively rhyming text that captures children's attention and makes it interesting for adults to read aloud. … It is wonderful to see books which foster global awareness.”
On The Mysterious World of Cosentino (Cosentino with Jack Heath, James Hart):
Charlotte's Library: “These are great easy reads for the elementary school aged kid still finding their reading feet. The font is large, there are illustrations on every page (grey tones, with red highlights), and there is almost always something Happening, on stage or off… …especially great series for kids who are fascinated by stage magic…”
On Steve, Terror of the Seas (Megan Brewis):
Kirkus Reviews: “… who would argue that there are benefits to having large, toothy friends on tap?”