BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Things that Go Bump in the Night (page 3)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 2002

FRANCIS THE SCAREDY CAT

by Ed Boxall, illustrated by Ed Boxall

"A perfect tale to assuage worries about things that go bump in the night. (Picture book. 3-6)"

The bolstering power of love gives a timid young cat the courage to confront his own personal bugbears. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 1, 1997

NO SUCH THING

by Jackie French Koller, illustrated by Betsy Lewin

"This tautly told story in which two stern mothers get their comeuppances is irresistible. (Junior Library Guild selection) (Picture book. 4-8)"

Any child who has been convinced of the presence of a monster at bedtime will feel vindicated by this satisfying story from Koller (A Place to Call Home, 1995, etc.). Read full book review >

Cover art for NATHANIEL WILLY, SCARED SILLY

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 1994

NATHANIEL WILLY, SCARED SILLY

adapted by Judith Mathews, Fay Robinson, illustrated by Alexi Natchev

"No source given. (Folklore/Picture book. 3-7)"

Nathaniel Willy is silly to be scared by a creaking door, but Gramma's sillier yet: each time she closes the door with a ``terrible squeak'' after kissing him good-night, he calls her back without saying why he's so frightened; and she tries to comfort him by bringing him yet another animal—cat, dog, pig, cow—until the bed breaks under the load. Read full book review >