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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 12/9/19)
Cleopatra Bones and the Golden Chimpanzee (Jonathan Emmett, Ed Eaves):
The Pirate Tree: “Bertini’s poignant and lyrical tale connects generations and extols the quiet wonders of being an involved father. Bentley’s evocative pencil and watercolor illustrations breathe life into this quiet story. Highly recommended for any home, school or public library.”
The Everyday Journeys of Ordinary Things (Libby Deutsch, Valpuri Kerttula):
Ithaca Child, "Alexander's Library": “Barrow’s simple story and colorful illustrations will help young readers to understand how important it is to persevere. This will be a great addition to any home, school or library’s collection.”
Nibbles: The Monster Hunt (Emma Yarlett):
Kirkus Reviews: “A book-chewing monster leads a young reader on a brief but merry chase through a volume of facts.”
Polly and Buster series (Sally Rippin):
Mom Read It: “… great for emerging readers who are ready for a little more of a challenge in terms of book content and length. It’s an intermediate-level series with more heft and big social issues to unpack. There’s fantastic world-building, solid character development, and sympathetic heroes and villains alike. Black and white illustrations throughout will keep readers interested, and help with pacing and imagining. This series will be super-popular with your fantasy readers.”
Room on Our Rock (Kate & Jol Temple, Terri Rose Baynton):
TBR Blog: “Read this book to children of all ages. Use it to open dialogue about the refugee crisis. Marvel at the craft. Keep it close by when teaching perspective and debate.”
Tiny Hands series (Annabel Blackledge, Anne Passchier):
Midwest Book Reviews: “Offering a thoroughly 'kid friendly' approach to developing fine motor skills, engaging with familiar developmental concepts, this simply outstanding series is unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library board book collections.”
The Pirate Tree: “Bertini’s poignant and lyrical tale connects generations and extols the quiet wonders of being an involved father. Bentley’s evocative pencil and watercolor illustrations breathe life into this quiet story. Highly recommended for any home, school or public library.”
The Everyday Journeys of Ordinary Things (Libby Deutsch, Valpuri Kerttula):
Ithaca Child, "Alexander's Library": “Barrow’s simple story and colorful illustrations will help young readers to understand how important it is to persevere. This will be a great addition to any home, school or library’s collection.”
Nibbles: The Monster Hunt (Emma Yarlett):
Kirkus Reviews: “A book-chewing monster leads a young reader on a brief but merry chase through a volume of facts.”
Polly and Buster series (Sally Rippin):
Mom Read It: “… great for emerging readers who are ready for a little more of a challenge in terms of book content and length. It’s an intermediate-level series with more heft and big social issues to unpack. There’s fantastic world-building, solid character development, and sympathetic heroes and villains alike. Black and white illustrations throughout will keep readers interested, and help with pacing and imagining. This series will be super-popular with your fantasy readers.”
Room on Our Rock (Kate & Jol Temple, Terri Rose Baynton):
TBR Blog: “Read this book to children of all ages. Use it to open dialogue about the refugee crisis. Marvel at the craft. Keep it close by when teaching perspective and debate.”
Tiny Hands series (Annabel Blackledge, Anne Passchier):
Midwest Book Reviews: “Offering a thoroughly 'kid friendly' approach to developing fine motor skills, engaging with familiar developmental concepts, this simply outstanding series is unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library board book collections.”