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Books by David Clark

FRACTIONS IN DISGUISE by Edward Einhorn
Released: March 25, 2014
Kirkus Star
by Edward Einhorn, illustrated by David Clark
"No question—a large fraction of parents and teachers will be reaching for this. (Math picture book. 7-10)"
Not only tackling fractions, but simplifying them, this fills a need and thoroughly entertains. Read full book review >
HIGGINS HOLE by Kevin Boreen
Released: Feb. 1, 2012
by Kevin Boreen, illustrated by David Clark
"Steer clear. (Fantasy. 8-11)"
A middle-grade undersea fantasy angles to be a comical clambake but reels in only a damp debacle. Read full book review >
WHAT'S FOR DINNER? by Katherine B. Hauth
POETRY
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star
by Katherine B. Hauth, illustrated by David Clark
"Delectable poetic lessons on the food chain designed to help young readers rather literally digest the natural world. (notes on scientific terms and animals discussed, further reading) (Picture book/poetry. 8 & up)"
The conclusion of this volume's title poem—"finding food / is not a joke. / Living things must eat / or croak"—with its blunt appraisal of the whey of the world per se, sets the tone of Hauth and Clark's graphic exploration of who eats what. Read full book review >
BOBBY BRAMBLE LOSES HIS BRAIN by Dave Keane
FICTION
Released: May 18, 2009
by Dave Keane, illustrated by David Clark
"Truly, a no-brainer. (Picture book. 6-8)"
Faint but distinct echoes of "Gingerbread Boy" resound through this tale of a young daredevil whose brain takes advantage of a headfirst fall to make a bid for freedom. Read full book review >
A VERY HAIRY SCARY STORY by Rick Walton
ANIMALS
Released: Aug. 1, 2004
by Rick Walton, illustrated by David Clark
"The tale's repetition and the toothy monsters will tickle and titillate storytime crowds any time of year and will certainly find a place on the bibliotherapy shelf. (Picture book. 3-8)"
Sarah has stayed at Ann's house too late. Read full book review >
BUS-A-SAURUS BOP by Diane Z. Shore
FICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2003
by Diane Z. Shore, illustrated by David Clark
"Not for the faint of heart, but perfect for readers with a taste for the offbeat and the playfully grotesque. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Cheerfully bizarre illustrations and energetic but inconsistent rhymes tell of the monster "bus-a-saurus" as he proceeds around town picking up schoolchildren. Read full book review >