CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
"Homer himself would be agog. (Pop-up classic. 10-13)"
A highlight-reel version of Odysseus' journey home, framed as a graphic novel and plastered with fantastically dramatic pop-ups and other special effects.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 25, 2011
"Uninspired, overall, though the 3-D scenes may supply young Cousteaus with a few moments of pleasant discovery. (Pop-up nonfiction. 9-10)"
Four paper dioramas teeming with sea life add a visual boost to this otherwise quick and conventional tour of "the last great wilderness on Earth."
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011
"Timeless wisdom, splendidly decked out. (Pop-up fables. 6-10)"
Huge, extravagantly designed and detailed pop-up illustrations for 10 classic cautionary tales showcase a trio of uncommon talents.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"An inferior (though still engaging for the right audience) follow-up to the far better-made and more feature-rich Amazing Pop-Up Big Machines (2010). (Pop-up nonfiction. 7-9)"
Low production values and uninspired paper engineering keep this gallery of megatrucks in the garage.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2011
"A grand way to promote art appreciation, as well as numeracy. (Pop-up. 5-12, adult)"
A showpiece of popup design features the numbers one through 10 worked into multileveled constructs of dazzling virtuosity.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"A festive invitation to creative liberation. (Pop-up. 4-12)"