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Books by Mike Austin

JUNKYARD by Mike Austin
Released: Jan. 14, 2014
by Mike Austin, illustrated by Mike Austin
"While some kids will be fascinated with the robotic Munching Machines, the takeaway is unclear, and the represented ease of getting rid of garbage is certainly wrong. (Picture book. 4-8)"
The title on the cover is a clue to the tale—"JUNK" is rendered in a rusty-colored scribbly style, while "YARD" is a light green with a grassy pattern—but the ultimate message is murky. Read full book review >
MONSTERS LOVE COLORS by Mike Austin
Released: Feb. 1, 2013
by Mike Austin, illustrated by Mike Austin
"Groovy. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Dynamic monsters cavort and shriek and play with color. Read full book review >
WHERE IS MILO'S BALL? by Mike Austin
Released: June 25, 2012
by Mike Austin, illustrated by Mike Austin
"Just as visually appealing as the app at first glance, and possibly even more durable—but showing considerable fall-off in narrative quality and awareness of audience. (Board book. 2-3)"
The blue cat that starred in the excellent app A Present for Milo (2010) makes an awful crossover from the digital domain. Read full book review >
COUNTDOWN WITH MILO by Mike Austin
Released: June 25, 2012
by Mike Austin, illustrated by Mike Austin
"An amusing, imaginative launch into outer space. (Board book. 1-3)"
Milo and Mouse have an out-of-this-world adventure. Read full book review >
A PRESENT FOR MILO by Mike Austin
Released: Dec. 8, 2010
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by Mike Austin, illustrated by Mike Austin, developed by Ruckus Mobile Media
"Here's hoping the paper romp is as engaging as the digital one. (iPad storybook app. 3-6)"
Like a Next Gen version of a lift-the-flap Spot story, this digital cat-and-mouse chase features very simple art, familiar settings and hidden surprises in every scene. Read full book review >