BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old

Cover art for BRIANNA, JAMAICA, AND THE DANCE OF SPRING

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 25, 2002

BRIANNA, JAMAICA, AND THE DANCE OF SPRING

by Juanita Havill, illustrated by Anne Sibley O’Brien

"Jamaica's fans will enjoy reading about another aspect of her life just the same, and further adventures for Jamaica and Brianna seem likely in this popular ongoing series. (Picture book. 5-8)"

Havill and O'Brien team up for a sixth offering about Jamaica, the second in the series to include Jamaica's Asian-American friend, Brianna (Jamaica and Brianna, 1999, etc.). Read full book review >

Cover art for THE SECRETS OF ANIMAL FLIGHT

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 1997

THE SECRETS OF ANIMAL FLIGHT

by Nic Bishop, illustrated by Nic Bishop

"This is an excellent book that makes a difficult topic accessible. (further reading) (Picture book/nonfiction. 8-12)"

A lively text and outstanding stop-action photography make this an inviting look at how animals fly. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 1996

COUSIN RUTH'S TOOTH

by Amy MacDonald, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

"A sophisticated vocabulary and carefully composed cadence make it a perfect piece to read aloud or perform. (Picture book. 5-8)"

`` `Rachel Fister, get your sister!' Mrs. Fister spread the word. `Cousin Ruth has lost a tooth! Read full book review >