Books by Valeria Docampo
GEORGE BALANCHINE’S <i>THE NUTCRACKER</i> by New York City Ballet
by New York City Ballet, illustrated by Valeria Docampo
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 20, 2016
"An appealing production overall and a helpful introduction for children preparing to see the ballet, but it's one that needs some real little girls as artist's models. (Picture book. 4-8)"
This introduction to the ballet closely follows the production of the New York City Ballet, as originated by George Balanchine. Read full book review >
THE ADVENTURERS by Rachel Elliot
by Rachel Elliot, illustrated by Valeria Docampo
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2016
"Crossing the ocean like the Child and her friends, this mildly precious 2011 tale joins a plethora of similar journeys tempting younger readers to embark on imaginary flights. (Picture book. 6-8)"
Snow outside is no obstacle to world-spanning adventures inside for a child and her toys. Read full book review >
THE BIG WORD FACTORY by Agnès de Lestrade
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2013
Kirkus Star
by Agnès de Lestrade, illustrated by Valeria Docampo, developed by mixtvision Digital
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 21, 2013
"Budding language nerds or anyone who's a sucker for a humble little love story won't have trouble finding the right word for this app: 'delightful.' (Requires iOS 6 and above.) (iPad storybook app. 5-12)"
There's nary a word wasted in this love letter to the power and beauty of individual words. Read full book review >
PENELOPE CRUMB FINDS HER LUCK by Shawn K. Stout
by Shawn K. Stout, illustrated by Valeria Docampo
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 17, 2013
"Although full of candies and melting Popsicles, this sweet tale is refreshing rather than cloying. (Fiction. 7-10)"
Penelope returns in her third adventure, in which she struggles with leading a community mural-painting project, helping plan the secret escape of an elderly yet feisty fortuneteller and avoiding the Bad Luck as much as possible. Read full book review >
STARLIGHT GREY by Liz Flanagan
retold by Liz Flanagan, illustrated by Valeria Docampo
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2013
"A title for confident emerging readers interested in new princess and knight stories. (Early reader/folk tale. 6-8)"
This early-reader adaptation of a Russian story reads like a "Cinderella" tale but casts a third-born son as its protagonist. Read full book review >
PENELOPE CRUMB NEVER FORGETS by Shawn K. Stout
by Shawn K. Stout, illustrated by Valeria Docampo
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 24, 2013
"Readers will root for and relate to this fresh-voiced young heroine who joins the likes of Ramona, Judy Moody and Clementine. (Fiction. 7-10)"
Penelope Crumb is back with the same spunk and quirky narration that won readers over in her eponymous debut (2012). Read full book review >
DANGEROUSLY EVER AFTER by Dashka Slater
by Dashka Slater, illustrated by Valeria Docampo
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 13, 2012
"Given that feisty, dirt-or-danger-loving princesses are almost a subgenre of princess books, don't choose this one first. (Picture book. 4-7)"
A story about a princess who relishes danger, illustrated with incongruous glossiness. Read full book review >
PENELOPE CRUMB by Shawn K. Stout
by Shawn K. Stout, illustrated by Valeria Docampo
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 2, 2012
"Fans of Clementine and Ramona will cheer as new friend Penelope finds what she is looking for. (Fiction. 7-10)"
Penelope Crumb's large nose links her to her mysterious grandfather, who, it turns out, is not Graveyard Dead. Read full book review >
THE HOUSE AT THE END OF LADYBUG LANE by Elise Primavera
by Elise Primavera, illustrated by Valeria Docampo
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 13, 2012
"Pleasant and amusing, but not quite a hit. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Angelina wants a pet, any pet, but to her neat-freak parents, an animal in the house would be intolerable. Read full book review >
TIP-TAP POP by Sarah Lynn
by Sarah Lynn, illustrated by Valeria Docampo
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
"A successful title in addressing a child's perspective of aging and memory loss, it nicely complements Mem Fox and Julie Vivas's classic Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. (Picture book. 5-10)"
The process of watching a loved one grow older with significant memory loss is full of unanswered questions—for adults as well as children. Read full book review >
THE THREE LITTLE TAMALES by Eric A. Kimmel
by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Valeria Docampo
ANIMALS
Released: March 1, 2009
"A flavorful addition to the folktale shelf that begs to be shared with a group. (Picture book. 4-8)"
The traditional "Three Little Pigs" gets a southwestern flavor in Kimmel's latest updated tale, a takeoff on his previous The Runaway Tortilla (2000), illustrated by Randy Cecil. Read full book review >