Richard Scarry's Good Night, Little Bear

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 28, 2014

Review

Classic Richard Scarry's good night, little bear is an absolute must for collections everywhere. It's time for bed for Little Bear as Father Bear scoops him up and onto his shoulders for a ride to his bed, but when they get there Little Bear is missing. Helping Father and Mother Bear look high and low for Baby Bear will have everyone giggling with every page. Copyright 1969, new edition: 2014.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Scarry, Patsy

Illustrator: Scarry, Richard

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Golden Books

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780385387287

Price: 9.99

Can You See a Chimpanzee?

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 12, 2014

Review

To remember the three groups is really a snap! Just think M-A-P--- the three letters in map!

monkeys - apes - prosimians

The rhyming text in this book of the Learning Library makes learning about primates really fun and easy. Hard to pronounce words are sounded out for the reader and there is a glossary and index included.

copyright 2014

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Rabe, Tish

Illustrator: Ruiz, Aristides

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Random House, Inc.

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre: graphic novel

Audience: preschool, grades k-3

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780375870741

Price: 9.99

The Heaven of Animals

Reviewed by: Karen spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 9, 2014

Review

Finally! This is the book that families will ask for whenever they loose a beloved pet. The comforting message told in easy rhyming form is just right. It sends a positive view that animals like people cross to a very special place while waiting for their people to join them. Simple yet beautiful for all ages. The enhance digital drawings are typical Tillman, just lovely.

copyright 2014

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Tillman, Nancy

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Feiwel and Friends

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: fantasy

Audience: all ages

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780312553692

Price: 17.99

Ten Eggs in a Nest

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 14, 2015

Review

This Bright and Early Book for Beginning Beginners has everything it takes to make a book want to be read again and again. It is a counting story as well as the story of Mother hen and Father rooster who are very excited to have their eggs hatch. But as Mother tells Father, "it's bad luck to count your chicks before they're hatched." So it's many trips to Worm World for this proud Papa. Much fun as a read aloud and an all by myself.

2014

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Sadler, Marilyn

Illustrator: Fleming, Michael

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Random House

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: fair

ISBN: 9780449810828

Price: 9.99

Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 14, 2015

Review

Pete the cat loves bananas, that is until he eats a very ripe, mushy, disgusting banana and completely loses his taste for them. After trying other foods to replace his favorite treat he as no luck. When Pete sees his friend Greg eating a banana before the big race, Pete decides it is time for him to give his favorite one more try. It's delicious and Pete wins the race and is bananas for bananas. This one's for picky eaters everywhere.

2014

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Dean, James

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Harper Collins Childrens

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780062303837

Price: 16.99

Amelia Bedelia Chalks One Up

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 14, 2015

Review

Amelia Bedelia takes her mother quite literal when she says "she's blue and to chalk one up to another gray day". Amelia and her friends Rose, Chip and Daisy draw a bright and cheerful new landscape over the house, garage and drive to cheer her when "she goes to town". The kids go to town with the chalk and create a masterpiece her mother will not soon forget.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Parish, Herman

Illustrator: Avril, Lynne

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

Book Type: Choose Book Type

Genre:

Audience: grades k-3

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780062334220

Price: 16.99

What to do When You're Sent to Your Room

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 14, 2015

Review

A survival guide for being sent to your room - ingenious!! Ben is a pro when it comes to being sent to his room. He's even better at surviving the consequences of his actions for the duration of his sentence. This is time well spent. For everyone who's ever been sent to time-out and even the Angels among us will find this hilarious and may even want to be sent back to their room.

2014

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Stott, Ann

Illustrator: Gilpin, Stephen

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: Choose Book Type

Genre:

Audience: grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780763660529

Price: 15.99

Dinosaur Kisses

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 10, 2015

Review

This 2014 first board book edition of the book originally published in 2013 is a stomp - chomp - whomping fun read and a great choice for a board book because it is not overly wordy. The illustrations will appeal to the youngest of audiences as well as to the readers. Laugh out loud with these baby dinosaurs as they learn how to kiss.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Stein, David Ezra

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780763673895

Price: 6.99

Goal!

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 10, 2015

Review

Where there's a ball you will always find someone who wants to play soccer. This is a beautifully photographed book about the game that is played all over the world. Children of every nationality understand a game that can be played almost anywhere with anyone.

Sidebars from many countries include fun facts and soccer stats Wherever you are int the world when you play soccer, somewhere, someone else is also playing soccer.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Taylor, Sean

Illustrator: Vilela, Caio

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9781627791236

Price: 17.99

Marine Scout Snipers in Action

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 10, 2015

Review

I was skeptical when I picked up this book, thinking it inappropriate for juvenile readers, but was surprised to find it very well written and thought out. Sniper training schools were started in the 1940's during WWII. It is not just about sharp shooting and killing. It is about saving lives as well. These are some of the bravest and most respected people in our military. Sidebars included several noted snipers in history from WWII to Iran and Afghanistan.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Rudolph, Jessica

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: grades 4-6

Binding Type: library binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 978-1617728914

Price: 19.99

A Snowy Owl Story

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 9, 2015

Review

Though I don't think you're ever too young to learn about nature and animals, I disagree with the publishers' choice of making this a board book versus a picture book. The illustrations are bold and bright and are sure to capture even the youngest reader's attention and the text is brief and easy to read. I would like the option of a picture book so as not to deter new readers from picking this up.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Kim, Melissa

Illustrator: Fitch, Jada

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Islandport Press

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9781939017482

Price: 10.95

This Book's Maine Connection: Maine author,Maine illustrator,Maine setting

Gus Explores His World

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 9, 2015

Review

Such a great book in such a little package! Gus is a little gosling who likes to be by himself. He is perfectly contented watching the things around him. One day Gus watches as a mother turtle lays her eggs. Gus quietly sits on the eggs and watches until three small heads peek out at him. Gus is a small yellow gosling who likes to be by himself. Most of the time. Charming in every way. I can't wait to share this with my two year old grandson.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Dunrea, Olivier

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780547867618

Price: 9.99

Gemma & Gus Big Sister, Little Brother

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 9, 2015

Review

Like all siblings, Gus & Gemma have their share of squabbles. Little brother Gus wants to do everything big sister Gemma does until she tells him to stop. Then Gus takes his own lead and Gemma follows him until they both decide it can be more fun to explore together. These two cute goslings are quite the pair. The watercolor illustrations and simple text will make this a favorite read along.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Dunrea, Olivier

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780547868516

Price: 9.99

Uh-Oh!

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 9, 2015

Review

This picture book a delightful story of two rolly polly toddlers at play on the beach. When mishaps occur "uh-oh" they find ways to make the best of them. I really liked this book for it's playful illustrations and would definitely recommend for collections. ("Uh-oh!" Question? Does two word text actually count as author credit?)

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Crum, Shutta

Illustrator: Barton, Patrice

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780385752688

Price: 16.99

Shh! We Have a Plan

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 18, 2015

Review

The Board book edition of this 2014 picture book by Chris Houghton works very nicely. The bold graphics and simple text are perfect for the very youngest book lovers. The four hunters find a beautiful bird in the forest and try very hard to capture it. Needless to say the best of plans don't alway go as planned.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Houghton, Chris

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763679774

Price: 8.99

Construction

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 18, 2015

Review

A good transition from picture book to board book. Toddlers love building and tools and trucks and bang, clang and clonk.

Choose your books. Choose your books. Borrow all you need. The library's here for everyone. Ready. . . Steady. . . Read!

That this construction site is a library is the best of all.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Sutton, Sally

Illustrator: Lovelock, Brian

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763679750

Price: 6.99

Say it!

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 18, 2015

Review

As a mother and daughter take a stroll on a golden, windy autumn day , they enjoy the beauty that is nature. The little girl keeps at her mother to "say it" and her mother responds with lovely descriptive phrases and the little girl says "that's not what I mean." When at the end of their walk and mother says "I love you, I love you, I LOVE YOU." and the little girl says "That's what I wanted you to say." Mother replies "That's what I've been saying all the time." Beautifully illustrated - a treasure to share again and again.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Zolotow, Charlotte

Illustrator: Voake, Charlotte

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763681159

Price: 15.99

Maisy's Race Car

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 13, 2016

Review

This is just what you would expect from a Maisy board book. Perfect size for the littlest hands to hold and the pictures bright and colorful as only Lucy Cousins can do. Only concern is whether the binding will hold up to multiple borrowings.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Cousins, Lucy

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: fair

ISBN: 9780763680114

Price: 5.99

Maisy's Digger

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 13, 2016

Review

This is just what you would expect from a Maisy board book. Perfect size for the littlest hands to hold and the pictures bright and colorful as only Lucy Cousins can do. Only concern is whether the binding will hold up to multiple borrowings.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Cousins, Lucy

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: fair

ISBN: 9780763680107

Price: 5.99

Friends on the Farm

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 13, 2016

Review

This is a fun inter-active board book for toddlers who love all things that go and farm animals. Mother hen looses track of her 10 chicks and with the help of her barnyard friends and some heavy equipment they are finally reunited. The lift the flaps make this a fun look and find and a counting book all in one. Well done!

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Steers, Billy

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Square Fish

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780374301682

Price: 8.99

Bizzy Bear Space Rocket

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 13, 2016

Review

After a slight malfunction of one of the key pages of this moveable board book, this was a lot of fun. The rocket ship did not want to blast off but with a little effort it was liberated and Bizzy bear was able to go on his out of this world adventure.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Davies, Benji

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780763680039

Price: 6.99

Search and Spot Animals!

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred , Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 9, 2016

Review

This interactive book is entertainment for the whole family. Laura Ljungkvist's animals are delightful and fanciful with the slightest variations that make the search and spot challenging and fun for all. I loved the scandinavian feel of the art work and think this book belongs in everyones collection.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Ljungkvist, Laura

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: all ages

Binding Type: Choose Binding Type

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780544540057

Price: 16.99

Fire Engine No. 9

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 8, 2016

Review

This is an action packed story of very few words about what happens when the fire alarm rings at the station house. On a sunny day all appears calm at the fire station until the alarm sounds and it is anything but quiet. Brightly illustrated with a fire safety guide at the end. "GET LOW AND GO". Guaranteed to be a hit.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Austin, Mike

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Random House

Book Type: Choose Book Type

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780553510959

Price: 16.99

Job Site

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 8, 2016

Review

This is a board book version of the picture book released in 2011. It makes the transition very nicely. When the boss says "do that job" all the heavy equipment get. moving. Bulldozer, excavator, steam roller and crane, they're all there and ready to work. When the job is complete and all the heavy equipment has moved to another job site, everyone gets to enjoy the beautiful park. Yeah!

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Clement, Nathan

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Boyds Mills Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9781629794075

Price: 7.99

Berenstain Bears Are Superbears!

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 8, 2016

Review

Like so many Berenstain bears fans I am delighted the family tradition continues. In "The Berenstain Bears Are Superbears", Bat Bear, Spider Bear and Cubby Bear are caped crusaders who are out to protect and serve their neighborhood from evil doers and to offer aid to anyone in need. A beginning level 1 reader that is just right for young heroes. Superbears indeed!

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Berenstain, Mike

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Harper

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780062350091

Price: 16.99

I Spy on the Farm

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 6, 2016

Review

The board book edition of this 2012 picture book publication is a real winner for our youngest readers. The I spy with my little eye... with the circle cut outs and noisy farm yard animals is sure to delight little ones again and again right to the very last page.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Gibbs, Edward

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Templar books

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780763685300

Price: 7.99

Digger Man

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 6, 2016

Review

The board book edition of this 2003 picture book publication makes a good transition to a board book. The little boy loves diggers and everything they can do from digging a pond to making a hill. Soon he's going to buy his very own digger and teach his little brother to be a digger man too. Bright colorful illustrations and brief text make this the perfect book for our future excavators and their little hands.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Zimmerman, Andrea

Illustrator: Clemesha, David

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9781627794442

Price: 7.99

This plane

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 6, 2016

Review

The board book edition of this 2000 picture book publication makes a good transition to a board book. The bold illustration will keep our junior aviators captivated for hours. The very simple text states precisely what the plane is or is doing and the end pages show planes from the beginning of flight, the Wright Brothers first successful airplane to the first supersonic passenger airplane. Let's fly!

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

collicutt, Paul

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux books for young readers

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780374359874

Price: 7.99

There's A Bear on MY Chair

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 21, 2016

Review

When mouse discovers bear sitting on his chair he is very unhappy and tries everything he can possibly think of to get bear to relinquish his seat. Mouses expressions and actions leave little doubt as to how badly he wants his chair. Bear is in his own little world and completely oblivious to mouse's growing frustration. When bear finally realizes that mouse has gone, he himself decides to return home and when he does he is in for his own surprise. This is laugh out loud funny... I can't imagine anyone that this book will not put a smile on their face. The rhyming text and oh so expressive drawings make this perfect for story time sharing. I couldn't find a single flaw with this book!

Overall Book Score: excellent

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About the Book

Author:

Collins, Ross

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: excellent

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763689421

Price: 16.99

Animals

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 21, 2016

Review

Big, bright, bold and beautiful. This is an oversized picture book of 32 animals, one per page with the animal name written in different fonts. It is truly a work of art to be enjoyed by all ages. The only drawback being the size, roughly 13 X 18 inches, although great for sharing this will not fit in any book return at public libraries.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Arrhenius, Ingela

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Studio

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763692681

Price: 22.00

Digger Dozer Dumper

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 11, 2016

Review

Loved this as a picture book when it was first published in 2013 and it still works as a board book. The illustrations are amazing and will hold the youngest readers attention while listening to the descriptive rhyming text. All our little constructions friends will want to read this again and again.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Vestergaard, Hope

Illustrator: Slonim, David

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: fair

ISBN: 9780763688936

Price: 7.99

Incredible Fact Book

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 11, 2016

Review

Jack and Annie's favorite facts about animals, nature, history and more cool stuff in one collection. Fans of MTH fact guides will really enjoy this book. The cover with its shiny metallic background resembles a "Ripley's Believe It or Not'. Jack and Annie are drawn thru out the text and give it an interactive quality. Readers who lean toward non fiction are sure to devour this.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Osborne, Mary

Illustrator: Murdocca, Sal

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Random House

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: grades k-3

Binding Type: Choose Binding Type

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780399551178

Price: 16.99

Whose Shoes?

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 7, 2016

Review

This is the book for every toddler who has ever put on their parents shoes or just took off their own shoes to run barefoot. This book tells which shoes to wear in winter, summer, snow & mud. It also asks you to guess who wears these shoes when doing what. nicely photographed. This was originally published as a picture book in 2010.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Swinburne, Stephen

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Boyds Mills Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9781629796918

Price: 7.99

The Whale In My Swimming Pool

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 9, 2016

Review

Originally published as a picture book in 2015. The misadventures of a little boy finding a whale in his rather small backyard pool is all about him trying to convince the whale to move on. He at last gives up and discovers a pleasant solution to his large dilemma only to be foiled again. This works as a board book because of the big bright pictures with lots of white space and the simple text.

Overall Book Score: fair

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About the Book

Author:

Wan, Joyce

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: fair

Publisher: Farrar Straus Gircux

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: fair

ISBN: 9780374301880

Price: 7.99

This Train

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 9, 2016

Review

Originally published as a picture book in 1999. This makes a good tradition to a board book. The illustrations a very bold and engaging with lots of detail. The littlest engineers will want to read this again and again.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Collicutt, Paul

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Farrar Straus Gircux

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780374377199

Price: 7.99

Mighty dads

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 13, 2016

Review

This board book reprint of the very popular 2014 picture book is just the right size for all future construction and heavy equipment operators. Deans colorful drawings and Holubs rhyming text is the perfect way for fathers everywhere to tell their young children "I'm proud of you".

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Holub, Joan

Illustrator: Dean, James

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Cartwheel Books

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780545890366

Price: 6.99

The ants go marching

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 13, 2016

Review

This board book is bright and lively with ants and big silver raindrops. The only thing missing are all the lyrics to the song. Granted, it is a little book, but you need to improvise while reading or singing to your little ones. They will not notice because they will be having so much fun dancing and miming the story.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Burris, Priscilla

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Cartwheel Books

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780545825047

Price: 6.99

The pout-pout fish undersea alphabet

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 13, 2016

Review

Learn your alphabet with pout-pout fish and have fun with all the wonderful fish in the sea. H is for hammerhead shark with the silvery textured body and O is for octopus with the sticky tentacles. Touch an feel your way A thru Z with pout-pout fish and find the glow-in-the-dark lantern.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, N/A

Illustrator: Hanna, Dan

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9781250063922

Price: 12.99

Poles apart

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 13, 2016

Review

Everyone knows that penguins live at the South Pole and polar bears live at the North Pole. This is the delightful tale of a friendship that forms between the Pilchard-Browns and Mr. White after the family of picnicking penguins take a right turn at the snowman which was wrong. The polar opposite friendship begins when Mr. White decides to accompany the Pilchard-Browns on their return trip to the South Pole via some very fun ports of call along the way. Good family fun for travelers of all ages.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Willis, Jeanne

Illustrator: N/A, Jarvis

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763689445

Price: 15.99

Motor Miles

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 13, 2016

Review

Miles is a very difficult dog. He did not like dog things. Not his food, not going for walks, and not other dogs. What Miles did like was going for rides in the car. When a neighbor, Mr Huddy, makes Miles a car of his own, he and his boy Norman can go on all kinds of adventures. What sort of adventures you ask... Full page illustrations in pen and ink and watercolors are sure to appeal to difficult dog lovers everywhere.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Burningham, John

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763689445

Price: 16.99

Alan's Big, Scary Teeth

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 10, 2017

Review

Jarvis is my new favorite author/illustrator and "Alan's big, scary teeth" is my new favorite read aloud. Alan the alligator is very proud of his appearance and spends time on his grooming and brushing his big scary teeth for ten minutes a day so he can snap and grrr and scare the other animal. What they don't know is that Alan has false teeth that he takes out at night. "Good night teeth. Thweet Dweams, my Thcary Thnappers," Alan would say, as he put them away in his super secret hiding place. Laugh out loud at as the high jinxs continue until the jungle animals come up with a solution they can all sink their teeth into. "BWA-HA-HA!"

Overall Book Score: excellent

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About the Book

Author:

Jarvis, Jarvis

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: excellent

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: Choose Binding Type

Binding Quality: excellent

ISBN: 9780763681203

Price: 16.99

People Who Help A Kid's Guide To Community Heroes

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 14, 2017

Review

Who lives in a community? We all do of course. And who are some of the important members of every community. They are the people who help to build a safe and friendly environment for everyone to enjoy whether you live in a large city or a small town. Some of these people include police and fire fighters, and health care providers. There is a glossary and questions at the end. Can you name some other community helpers? What might you like to do to help in your community?

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Kreisman, Rachelle

Illustrator: Haggerty, Tim

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Red chair Press

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: grades k-3

Binding Type: library binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9781939656896

Price: 26.65

Blue Ethel

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 10, 2017

Review

Ethel was old. She was fat. She was black. She was white. And she was very set in her ways until the day she turned BLUE.

In this fun story about a purrfectly contented cat named Ethel. She was quite happy with her routines until the day, when rolling in her favorite sidewalk square where some children had been doodling with chalk, Ethel turns blue. She was'nt supposed to be blue and it made her feel well, BLUE. Ethel is just not herself until she sees her friend Fluffy and he is of all things, PINK Together they explored their world as only friends who are COLORFUL can.

very positive lesson on individuality.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Reinhardt, Jennifer

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Margaret Ferguson Books

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780374303822

Price: 17.99

Poor Louie

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 10, 2017

Review

Poor Louie is a pampered chihuahua living the good life. That is until mom and dad begin to prepare for the arrival of a new baby (or 2)?! Nothing is the same. Walks are shorter. Dinner is served cold. As Moms belly grows bigger and bigger, Louie wonders "will there be enough room left for me"? Just as Louie decides to take matters into his own hands the unexpected happens. Louie meets his baby brother. Just the kind of story to introduce older siblings the the new arrivals.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Fucile, Tony

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780763658281

Price: 16.99

The owl and the pussy-cat

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 6, 2017

Review

This is a 2017 release of the classic poem by Edward Lear originally published in 1871. In this charming tale the mismatched owl and pussy sail off in their pea green boat to the land where the bong trees grow to dance by the light of the moon, the moon, the moon...

A lovely read aloud with cheerful watercolored illustrations. Young and old alike will want to read this again and again.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Lear, Edward

Illustrator: Voake, Charlotte

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763690809

Price: 16.99

Where do jet planes sleep at night?

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 6, 2017

Review

this companion book to "Where do diggers sleep at night" and "Where do steam trains sleep at night" is sure to appeal to all your transportation fans and future aviators. I found the rhyming text a little old for some of our small fry, but i'm sure you could vary some of the more difficult wording like transatlantic and presidential to make it flow better. The bright pastels are engaging and the little mouse on every page is a delight to see.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Sayres, Brianna Caplan

Illustrator: Slade, Christian

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Random house

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780399554483

Price: 16.99

Trees

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 6, 2017

Review

There is much to be learned from the trees that surround us. Trees sleep in winter and wake up in spring. There heads are in the clouds and there feet are on the ground. Trees are marvelous beings. This is a beautifully illustrated book that will show even the youngest conservationist about the importance of the cycle of trees.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Lemniscates, Lemniscates

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Studio

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763690014

Price: 14.99

Yoga bunny

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 6, 2017

Review

Yoga bunny wakes up and decides it is a perfect day to do yoga. As he begins lizard walks by and bunny invites him to join in. Lizard is way to grumpy and keeps going on his way. Next fox zooms past in way to much of a hurry to join bunny in a few poses. And bird has hiccups. Bunny decides to continue on his own when two curious mice to join him. Lo and behold, so do lizard, fox, and bird. Bunny was so happy that he opened his mouth and let out a big "ommmm..." and everyone else did the same. "Thank you, Yoga Bunny." Delicious!

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Russo, Brian

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Harper

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780062429520

Price: 17.99

Red and Lulu

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 6, 2017

Review

Matt Tavares has created a Christmas story for the ages. Red and Lulu are cardinals nesting very contentedly in their lovely fir tree. It is their home and they are happy there until one day while Red is away from the tree, men come with heavy equipment to remove the beautiful evergreen tree and drive off with Lulu still in the branches. Red flies home just in time to see the truck leaving. Red tell Lulu to stay and he follows as the truck heads toward the highway. Red follows until he becomes too exhausted and looses sight of the truck. Disheartened but not giving up Red travels for miles before he hears singing. Following the sound until he sees the beautiful lit Christmas tree at Rockefella Center in New York City. He flies strait to his favorite branch and LULU! Reunited at last and in their tree. When men come again to remove the tree, Red and Lulu decide to stay behind in Central Park where they live happily and every Christmas when they hear the singing they join the crowd to celebrate the lighting of a very special tree.

Beautifully written and illustrated this is a real treasure.

Overall Book Score: excellent

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About the Book

Author:

Tavares, Matt

Illustrator: Tavares, Matt

Illustration Quality: excellent

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: all ages

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763677336

Price: 17.99

This Book's Maine Connection: Maine author,Maine illustrator

Pick a pine tree

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 9, 2017

Review

"Pick a pine tree" is the story of family traditions. Finding the perfect Christmas tree to celebrate the season. Bringing out all of the ornaments, including the toilet paper roll snowman that always gets tucked into the branches. Stringing the lights and garland. And of course the very special tree topper. The rhyming text make this the perfect read aloud, whether for shared story times or special lap time. The best part are the illustrations by Jarvis. I have to admit he is my new favorite. His illustrations are full of character and warmth. This is sure to become a family favorite.

Overall Book Score: excellent

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About the Book

Author:

Toht, Patricia

Illustrator: Jarvis, Jarvis

Illustration Quality: excellent

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763695712

Price: 16.99

A Christmas of bear

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 9, 2017

Review

Yet another fabulous addition to the bear and mouse books. Serious grumpy bear and fun loving mouse are all ready to celebrate Christmas at bears house. There will be goods eats (pickles of course) and quite possibly bear will recite a poem. But what mouse notices first is that there are no presents. As bear retrieves treats from the kitchen, mouse scurries from room to room in search of presents. As mouse becomes more and more forlorn bear delights in having fooled mouse and they both enjoy the very special gift of friendship at Christmas and always. The illustrations perfectly capture mouses antics and bears booming personality and you can't keep from smiling while reading. This is as much fun for the reader as it is for the listeners.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Becker, Bonny

Illustrator: MacDonald Denton, Kady

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool,grades k-3

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763649234

Price: 16.99

Where's the owl?

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 11, 2017

Review

Bright colors and simple illustrations along with study felt flaps make this an excellent first baby's book.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Arrhenius, Ingela

Illustrator: arrhenius, ingela

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780763696399

Price: 8.99

Race car count

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Choose Library District

Review Date: December 11, 2017

Review

This fast paced and action packed car counting book actually makes a good transition from hard cover to board. The pages are not overwhelming with wordy text that no toddler could sit still for. Each race car is a different color and numbered 1 thru 10. "All lined up, 10 in a row...Red light, Yellow light, green light...Go! The last page lists the cars with a brief bio. Lot's of fun.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Kai Dotlich, Rebecca

Illustrator: Slack, Michael

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9781627799348

Price: 7.99

The Butterfly Garden

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 11, 2017

Review

This is a lift-the-flap book of the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. The striking black and white prints with several flaps per page to show the changes from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to beautiful orange monarchs are the only touches of color making for a dramatic transition. A single word on each page is all that is necessary for budding scientist to follow the never ending cycle of life. Lovely for sharing or one on one.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Weston, Laura

Illustrator: Weston, Laura

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Big Picture Press

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780763693176

Price: 14.99

Imagine

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 11, 2017

Review

What a fabulous way to teach yet another generation the beautiful poetry and music of John Lennon, a peaceful and mindful man. This book begins with a plain pigeon and an olive branch as he begins a journey of living life in peace. As he flies above and below he shares with birds of all flocks and together they become one world. This was an amazing song in 1971 and it is an amazing introduction to children of all ages that if we can imagine it we can make it happen. One child, one adult, one person at a time. Yes you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one...

It is true a simple picture speaks a thousand words.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Lennon, John

Illustrator: Jullien, Jean

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Clarion Books

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: all ages

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9781328808653

Price: 18.99

If My Love Were A Fire Truck

Reviewed by: Karen spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 13, 2017

Review

This is a bedtime story celebrating the huge love of a father to his son. "If my love were a great blue whale, it would splash across the sea." This rhyming story about imagining all the grand and powerful, blasting and splashing, booming and colorful ways fathers can express their love. This will definitely become a nightly ritual. The illustrations showing fathers and their mini-me's in madcap adventures are sure to please.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Reynolds, Luke

Illustrator: Mack, Jeff

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: fair

ISBN: 9781101937402

Price: 16.99

Monster's New Undies

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 6, 2018

Review

Hilariously funny rhyming prose about a little monster whose favorite comfortable and very broken-in undies no longer fit. Off they go shopping for new underwear. "Leave it to MY mom, "cause only she'd find a whole store devoted to JUST the behind!" "PUT. DOWN. THOSE. UNDIES. THOSE. AREN'T. THE. ONES. Those undies aren't worthy of dressing these buns!" This is the perfect amount of silly for shared reading time and one on one. Be prepared for multiple requests. The drawings are delightful and the monster's expressions just right!

Overall Book Score: excellent

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About the Book

Author:

Berger, Samantha

Illustrator: Carpenter, Tad

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Orchard Books

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780545879736

Price: 16.99

The Purloining Prince of Oleomargarine

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 13, 2018

Review

This is the enchanted fairy tale that was told by Mark Twain to his daughters Clara and Suzy in Paris in 1897. The story is retold to us by author Philip Stead as though he and Mr. Twain are sharing tea and conversation. It is the story of Johnny, a poor abused boy and his pet chicken. Johnny is given some seeds by an old woman after an unselfish act of kindness. The flower of the seed allows Johnny to understand the animals as he embarks on an incredible journey. Along the likes of "Jack and the Beanstalk". This book is destined to become a classic to a new generation of fans as well as a reintroduction to a beloved author. Philip and Erin Stead take you on Mark Twain's magical hypnotic journey, one you will want to repeat again and again. Erin Steads art is breathtaking. A beautiful treasure of a book. Thank you for finding those notes and creating such a wonderful story.

Overall Book Score: excellent

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About the Book

Author:

Twain, Mark

Illustrator: Erin, Stead

Illustration Quality: excellent

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: adventure,fantasy,folklore

Audience: all ages

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: excellent

ISBN: 9780553523225

Price: 24.99

Let's Investigate with Nate: The Solar System

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 12, 2018

Review

This is the second book in a new STEM-based picture book series from the Emmy Award-winning host of PBS’s Design Squad and Design Squad Nation, Nate Ball. With a lively cast of characters and vibrant illustrations by Wes Hargis, it's an adventure in learning!

Every Saturday morning four friends, Wendy, Braden, Rosa, and Felix meet with Nate at the Science Museum for a new adventure and discovery. This week they will explore the solar system and determine for themselves whether or not Pluto is a planet. The explorers don their space gear and travel the galaxy from Earth to Pluto learning all they can about space and what is or isn't a planet. Great fun for the space fan in all of us. Bubbles for the youngest learners and more detailed sidebars for older readers. I am looking forward to the next adventure.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Ball, Nate

Illustrator: Hargis, Wes

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Harper Collins children's

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre: adventure

Audience: grades k-3

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780062357434

Price: 17.99

The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 12, 2018

Review

This is a delightful sequel to Edward Lear's classic poem "The owl and the pussy-cat" by Julia Donaldson and beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake. Newlywed Owl and Pussy-cat go to sleep by the light of the moon and awaken to find Pussy-cat's golden ring stolen by Crow. Off they set on their sorrowful journey in search of the ring, making new friends and solving problems along the way. After retrieving the ring from the Pobble with no toes they sail back home and dance a jig with the turkey and pig. How delightfully happy they are. A magical adventure to be shared again and again. The perfect companion to the reprinted classic. You will want both for your collection.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Donaldson, Julia

Illustrator: Voake, Charlotte

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: fiction in verse / poetry

Audience: preschool,grades k-3,all ages

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763690816

Price: 16.99

Alphamals A-Z

Reviewed by: Karen spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial Library, Alfred, Choose Library District

Review Date: March 12, 2018

Review

As this book is intended as an alphabet book one would assume it is earmarked for a younger audience. That is not the case. While the illustrations are beautifully rendered, this is more of an art book about animals. The lyrical text along with the accompanying letter did not match the artwork displayed. That said the art is stunning and bold and framable.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Carter, Graham

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Big Picture Press

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: all ages

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763695576

Price: 17.99

Trucks Galore

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 12, 2018

Review

There's always room for one more great truck book. This one is no exception. Bright vibrant illustrations and easy rhyming text will make this a winner among all our "things that go" fans. A must have for travel collections.

Overall Book Score: very good

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About the Book

Author:

Stein, Peter

Illustrator: Staake, Bob

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: fiction in verse / poetry

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763689780

Price: 15.99

Roar A Dinosaur Tour

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons memorial library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 9, 2018

Review

A bright and boldly illustrated introduction to the wonderful creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago. Simple text will take the youngest readers on a tour of long, long ago. Pronunciation guide on the end pages is most helpful.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Paul, Michael

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Crown Books For Young Readers

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: trade edition

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9781524766986

Price: 16.99

Dinosaur Parage

Reviewed by: Karen Spiliopoulos - Parsons Memorial Library, Alfred, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 9, 2018

Review

This board book is just right for the youngest explorers to discover the age of dinosaurs and begin a lifelong love of long gone era.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Halpern, Shari

Illustrator: ,

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: other

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9781250155245

Price: 7.99