Released: March 1, 2012
"For newly fledged self-dressers, a cogent reminder that what goes on, must come off. (Picture book. 2-4)"
A delicious bit of bathtime flummery, delivered by a dirty little dino and his oddly inattentive mother.
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ANIMALS
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"Don't read this at bedtime; the boisterous energy here is aptly summed up in the final rhyme: "HOORAY! I FOUND MY T-R-U-C-K! / Come on, Bowser! Let's go play!" (Picture book. 3-6)"
Anyone who's ever interacted with a young child who's lost a favorite toy will immediately recognize this little boy and his single-mindedness in searching for his t-r-u-c-k.
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ANIMALS
Released: March 1, 2011
"In more intimate sharings, readers with a careful eye can spot the shadow of the next animal, along with a certain tiny, feathered friend who just may make the loudest sound of all. (Picture book. 3-6)"
FICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2011
"Though lacking the more detailed story lines of the Fancy Nancy series, this outing, with its glitzy cover, is likely to appeal to her fans as well as to the creative side in every budding shoe connoisseur. (Picture book. 4-7)"
ANIMALS
Released: Oct. 1, 2008
"In the crowded arena of dog stories, this one stands out from the pack. (Picture book. 3-6)"
A man with an ultra-thin face and a pointed tuft of red hair is the harried owner of ten exuberant dogs, and "exuberant" is the definitive description of both the pack of pooches and this frenetically funny story.
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ANIMALS
Released: June 1, 2008
"Even though the lift-the-flap surprise ending will no longer be one upon subsequent readings, the amusing illustrations of popular animals and the jaunty rhythm and rhyme will make this a favorite. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Kanga searches for the culprit behind her missing cookie dough in this easy-to-read rhyming book.
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ANIMALS
Released: Sept. 1, 2006
"The bouncy rhymes and expressive paintings complement each other well, melding into a simple but satisfying story that will fit into story hours with themes of rain, dogs, or sharing. (Picture book. 3-6)"
In this cumulative tale in the tradition of The Mitten and Mushroom in the Rain, a fluffy, friendly dog named Rover makes room in his doghouse for a succession of animals seeking shelter from a thunderstorm.
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FICTION
Released: April 1, 2005
"Here's one that kids will beg for again and again and again. (Picture book. 3-7)"
A madcap painting romp finds a little boy covered head-to-toe in paint—and then he finds himself in the tub.
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BEDTIME BOOK
Released: March 1, 2004
"Don't even try to sit still with this one. (Picture book. 3-5)"
The toddler and nursery-school sets will delightedly clap and cavort in step with this wide-awake baby, who boogies with a succession of toy animals rather than settle down to sleep.
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ANIMALS
Released: Feb. 1, 2004
There is a good blend of musicality, movement, and suspense—all pegged for the preschooler's ear—in this cumulative rhyme-along from Beaumont.
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FICTION
Released: May 1, 2001
"A delight to look at and a treat to read: a gem for best friends of any age to share. (Picture book. 3-8)"
This happy tale of two friends focuses on the differences between a pair of best buddies and why they don't matter.
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