A biography of Moss, whose dedication to elephant research pegs her as a true scientist, despite her lack of formal training. Pringle (Everybody Has a Bellybutton, p. 1227, etc.) profiles Moss; her eye-opening research on elephants changed the way people view them, and brought them protection from poachers. Although this book focuses mainly on Moss's life, it provides some information on elephants, too: Moss observed how elephants survived droughts, and how the wisdom of a female matriarch could benefit an entire elephant family. Clear full-color photographs show the elephants and their human observers. This is an inspirational book for those interested in animal-related vocations; for serious research on elephants, Moss's own books may be more suitable. (map, further reading, index) (Biography. 10-12)
Pub Date: Nov. 1, 1997
ISBN: 0-689-80142-4
Page Count: 48
Publisher: Atheneum
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 1997
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An exotic and lushly illustrated book about Rosa, slightly hard of hearing, and her mischievous parrot, Pico, who is supposed to assist her by repeating things loudly for her. However, sometimes for fun, Pico toys with Rosa. When a man comes to the door to sell some tomatoes to Rosa, Pico shouts out, “Not today!” Rosa wants tomatoes, so she puts on her hat and goes off to the market with Pico. When Pico meows at some dogs, pandemonium ensues, with tomatoes, flowers, and eggs everywhere. Rosa is angry, but not for long. The story is loosely plotted, with the locale providing an excuse for Howard to break out the brightest colors in her palette; the book is not strong enough for repeat readings, but preschoolers will be curious about what kind of havoc the impish Pico will wreak. (Picture book. 3-6)
Pub Date: Feb. 15, 1999
ISBN: 1-58089-011-3
Page Count: 32
Publisher: N/A
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 15, 1999
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Policeman Jack’s cat and dog team, Kitty and Belle, are an unusual crime-busting duo: Kitty is a shrewd mouser, while lazy Belle would rather sleep. When a wily burglar picks the lock and breaks into Policeman Jack’s house, Kitty jumps on top of the thief’s head, while Belle rouses from a nap to growl and chase the burglar out the door. They are rewarded with a TV appearance on the nightly news. In a tale told entirely in verse, the entrance of the burglar functions more as a device to break up the monotony than for building suspense or creating comedy. O’Malley saves the day with his portraits of the highly personable pets, including one picture of the appropriately sleepy Belle, bloodshot eye open amidst folds of fur. (Picture book. 4-7)
Pub Date: March 1, 1999
ISBN: 0-8167-4952-3
Page Count: 32
Publisher: N/A
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 15, 1999
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