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YUMMY!

Name: YUMMY!
Author: Lee Bennett Hopkins
ISBN: 0-689-81755-X

EATING THROUGH A DAY

edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins & illustrated by Renee Flower ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 1, 2000

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A whimsical kaleidoscope of watercolor and gouache illustrations whets the appetite of voracious children eating their way through breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and dessert in 16 delectable, poetic menu choices. The table of contents labeled “Today’s Menu” serves every kid’s favorites—aromatic, baked cinnamon buns, macaroni and cheese, wiggly Jell-o, crispy potato chips, and sandwich cookies. Table manners, though listed, are quickly dismissed as boring. “Mango” will induce juice to drip down your chin and “Pasta Perfect” will clarify all of those different pastas and their uses. The artist’s note describes for a child’s benefit how the illustrations were conceived and produced (a mixture of painting and various ways of creating textures). Together, the poetry and illustrations fit tightly, like a sandwich cookie—meant for each other and yummy to the core! (Picture book. 4-6)

Pub Date: Aug. 1, 2000

ISBN: 0-689-81755-X

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 2000

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CHILDREN'S POETRY

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edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins ; illustrated by Lita Judge

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edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins ; illustrated by Jen Corace

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edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins ; illustrated by Ellen Shi

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OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM

by Frances Cony & illustrated by Iain Smyth ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 1, 1999

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Old MacDonald had a farm, and on his farm animals pop up, wiggle, and roll their eyeballs. This hilarious paper-engineered version of the classic song will engage readers of all ages. The illustrations are amiable cartoons, while the mechanics of the pop-ups are superb. Old MacDonald’s tractor shakes its rear tires; a row of hungry cows roll their eyes and chew their cuds with enthusiasm. Not only are the movements funny, but the pull-tabs are tough—this book was designed to handle heavy use—and will probably survive even library circulation. (Pop-up. 2-5)

Pub Date: March 1, 1999

ISBN: 0-531-30129-X

Page Count: 12

Publisher: Orchard

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1999

Categories:

CHILDREN'S POETRY

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WHO BOP?

by Jonathan London ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 29, 2000

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PLB 0-06-027918-4 In a tongue-tangling word-romp, London (Hip Cat, 1993, etc.) invites children to “jump right in, to swirl and spin” with the animal-attendees of his sock hop. This swinging party features cool cats, whirling rabbits, frolicking dogs, cavorting mice, and springing frogs, all grooving in half-tugged socks. London combines the deeply satisfying sounds of drums and keyboards with the upbeat be-bop of the sax to create a book that, when read out loud (at story hours or anytime), rivals the cadence of rhythm and blues. Working in confident, vivid colors, Cole sets out a playful visual introduction to musical instruments; the scenes are fairly bursting with joyful dancers who are so engaging that joining the hip-hop hoppin’ may be the only way to go. (Picture book. 3-6)