"This sweet, simple story provides a springboard for talks about shapes and simple fractions—and possibly what other celestial bodies can't be eaten. (Picture book. 3-7)"
"An elegant exploration of an ever-popular subject. (Informational pop-up. 3-5)"
With the same high spirits and elemental simplicity that lights up his One Spotted Giraffe (2012), Horácek pairs up smiling animals to show contrasts in size, shape or behavior.
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"Overall, this creative and appealing portrayal of a boy and his imaginary friend incorporates an alternative family with subtlety and is all the more satisfying and child-centered because Grandpa decides to play along. (Picture book. 3-6)"
This boy's grandparents are both busy, so, naturally, he decides to play with his elephant.
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"The slight story is enlivened by Suzy's customary silliness—children will enjoy knowing better than she does and voicing the sound effects—but her third outing shows signs of staleness, and the Christmas connection feels forced at best. (Picture book. 2-5)"
"Otherwise, it's a lightly suspenseful read-aloud in which the colors and texture of the strangely beautiful mixed-media illustrations communicate as much, and often more, than the words. (Picture book. 3-5)"
All the geese are honking, but Suzy Goose, of Silly Suzy Goose (2006), just wants a little peace and quiet.
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"A winner for toddlers, as is its companion, Beep Beep (ISBN: 978-0-7636-3482-7)."
Die-cut landscapes provide extra excitement as a sturdy black train chuffs through forests, past mountains, through a tunnel—"Toot, toot! / It's dark in here"—and to the seaside.
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"A wry twist on the familiar theme of wanting to be different, Suzy isn't such a silly goose after all, though it would have been nice if the text had used the subjunctive properly. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Suzy Goose looks like all the other geese, but she wishes she could be different.
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Effectively using die-cuts and vivid colors, this simple, cunning tale of a determined mouse puts a twist on a familiar round-robin tale (in this case, round-about mouse).
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"Despite a few bobbles—a nighttime sky that turns a strange shade of brown on one spread, and a moon that smiles even when the text claims otherwise—this should provide quick bedtime quietude, as intended. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Despite the lack of an imbedded electronic chip, this bedtime counting book is solidly School of Eric Carle.
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