From the end pages, done in whimsical egg motifs, through the meticulously delineated chickens in every spread, this book is a joy to look at, and read.
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Review: Una Tarde Súper Increíble
On a walk with her Grandfather, our young protagonist declares that she is not hungry. Undeterred (as most adults would be at such a declaration), her Grandfather assures her that by the time they reach home, she will have a ravenous appetite.
Review: The Shaman’s Apprentice
My brain wants to put this in the category of magical realism. But my heart and spirit keep asking, “is it?”
Review: The Good Germ Hotel
This is a well-illustrated, solid books that is a wonderful introduction to how germs and bacteria work within your body. It is rich in text, cartoon-like illustrations, and even contains a brief discussion of the Covid-19 virus.
Review: The Neighborhood Surprise
Van Dongen’s gorgeous illustrations immediately draw you in to this multicultural neighborhood wherein a much loved neighbor is “moving out.”
Review: SuperJoe Does Not Do Cuddles
I really wanted to love this book. Why do I like, but not love this book? It’s a lost opportunity.
Review: Ratonauta
Inspired by the real-life story of a mouse aboard an Endeavor Shuttle flight, Astronaut Mark Kelly tells us the tale of Meteor, a brave little mouse who enjoys weightlessness and ensures that a mission is successfully carried out–using his size, or lack thereof, to save the day!
Review: Sonata for Fish and Boy
Pavlović’s subtle color shifts, highly expressive faces, and liberal use of magical realism crescendo in a poignant, touching ending that some may argue is inevitable. Others would argue is not an ending at all.
Review: The Wall and the Wild
Shades of OCD, unresolved trauma, perfectionism and an inability to see beauty in one’s self abound in this simple story.