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Books by Barroux

IT'S TIME TO SAY GOOD NIGHT by Harriet Ziefert
Released: Sept. 13, 2013
by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Barroux
"A successful offering from a well-matched pair. (Picture book. 1-4)"
A child greets the day and then says goodnight in this circular picture book. Read full book review >
LUCY RESCUED by Harriet Ziefert
Released: April 24, 2012
by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Barroux
"A sweet take on the bumps in the road home for one shelter dog. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Lucy may have been rescued from the animal shelter, but this pup takes time to adjust to her new, loving family. Read full book review >
MY DOG THINKS I'M A GENIUS by Harriet Ziefert
ANIMALS
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Barroux
"Have the easels handy; inspiration is inevitable. (author's note) (Picture book. 3-6)"
Boy and dog share the utter pleasure of creating art. Read full book review >
I COULD BE, YOU COULD BE by Karen Owen
FICTION
Released: May 21, 2011
by Karen Owen, illustrated by Barroux
"A great read-aloud for both parents and teachers and sure to spark great ideas and "what-ifs." (Picture book. 2-7)"
What would you like to be? Read full book review >
THE RED PIANO by André Leblanc
BIOGRAPHY
Released: Jan. 1, 2011
by André Leblanc, illustrated by Barroux
"A worthy and beautiful tale for historical and cultural studies. (Picture book. 6 & up)"
It's 1975 in Communist China. Read full book review >
MY GOLDFISH by Barroux
ANIMALS
Released: March 1, 2009
by Barroux, illustrated by Barroux
"Misses the mark. (Picture book. 7-10)"
Forget about your brilliant pet cat or your amazing dog. Read full book review >
MR. KATAPAT’S INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES by Barroux
ADVENTURE
Released: Sept. 1, 2004
by Barroux, illustrated by Barroux
"Sure to be a big hit with children's librarians and other champions of reading. (Picture book. 4-7)"
The creator of Where's Mary's Hat? (2003) glorifies a message near and dear to librarians' hearts. Read full book review >
WHERE’S MARY’S HAT? by Barroux
ANIMALS
Released: May 1, 2003
by Barroux, illustrated by Barroux
"The paint-daubed effect and somewhat childlike drawings create a wacky, impressionistic style that results in an offbeat funny charm. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Mary, a black-and-white cow with a boxy shape, no mouth, and stick legs, asks one animal after another (13 in all) if he or she has seen her hat. Read full book review >