BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Muscular Picture Books for Boys (page 3)

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 12, 2005

TRACTION MAN IS HERE!

by Mini Grey

"An absolutely, hilariously, dead-on perfect celebration of the relationship between child and toy. (Picture book. 5-8)"

Traction Man is ready for anything—but can he overcome the gift of an all-in-one knitted green romper suit with matching bonnet? Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 1, 2002

SUMO MOUSE

by David Wisniewski, illustrated by David Wisniewski

"Three cheers for the mightiest mouse since, well, Mighty Mouse, who now looks so last-millennium. (Picture book. 7-9)"

Stronger than the Incredible Hulk, more agile than Spiderman, purpler than Barney, here's Sumo Mouse, mysterious, masked protector of Japanese mousedom and thunder-thighed bane of feline malefactors everywhere. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 31, 2001

MASTER MAN: A TALL TALE OF NIGERIA

adapted by Aaron Shepard, illustrated by David Wisniewski

"Pull this one out to read to a group of wiggly kids, and show them the power of a masterful picture book. (author's source notes) (Picture book. 5-9)"

Caldecott Medalist Wisniewski is clearly the "Master Man" of paper-cut illustration, powerfully demonstrated again with the delightful illustrations for this traditional tall tale from northern Nigeria. Read full book review >