A young girl loves to chase chickens, especially one she's named Miss Hen. Even though Big Mama says not to, she's determined to catch that hen. She tA young girl loves to chase chickens, especially one she's named Miss Hen. Even though Big Mama says not to, she's determined to catch that hen. She tracks Miss Hen to a hidden place and discovers something that changes her behavior. Love the expressions on this girl's face! While the rest of the mixed media illustrations are a bit fanciful- Miss Hen is made of crochet patterns and doilies- she is very realisic....more
Way better than I had anticipated! Quirky, good natured middle school angst at it's hilarious and cringeiest. Def continuing this series!Way better than I had anticipated! Quirky, good natured middle school angst at it's hilarious and cringeiest. Def continuing this series!...more
Susy Clemens thinks people have the wrong idea about her father and intends to set them straight by secretly penning his biography herself. OutstandingSusy Clemens thinks people have the wrong idea about her father and intends to set them straight by secretly penning his biography herself. Outstanding, creative biography of the beloved author, based on the actual journal written by his daughter, Susy. Clever insertions of quotes from her journal, complete with variant cute spellings, give the reader a sense of her love and devotion to her father, his love for cats, and his humorous and serious sides. Delightful!...more
Historic "cures" for common ailments are presented to the reader who can guess which (if any) might actually work, then read on for further informatioHistoric "cures" for common ailments are presented to the reader who can guess which (if any) might actually work, then read on for further information. Fun, informative, and kinda icky. Great for kids who are into science and healthcare. An admonition not to try any of the cures is a wise addition!...more
Vernon, a toad, believes a stuffed bird to be lost and embarks on a quest to find its home. Without needing to say a word, the right place for the birVernon, a toad, believes a stuffed bird to be lost and embarks on a quest to find its home. Without needing to say a word, the right place for the bird is cleverly revealed. Cute story but some the illustrations seem a bit incomplete to me....more
The cycle of cats. Big cat lived alone, welcomed little cat, they lived happily together for years until big cat "had to go" The cycle of cats. Big cat lived alone, welcomed little cat, they lived happily together for years until big cat "had to go" ...more
A Blackfoot mother and son are trapped in an international limbo when the mother is pressured to declare her nationality as Canadian or American whileA Blackfoot mother and son are trapped in an international limbo when the mother is pressured to declare her nationality as Canadian or American while she only identifies as Blackfoot. Thought provoking subject matter with superb illustrations....more
Hudi, along with his imaginary mascot Chunky, tries to lose weight and make his father proud by trying a variety of sports, but the stage is calling tHudi, along with his imaginary mascot Chunky, tries to lose weight and make his father proud by trying a variety of sports, but the stage is calling to him.
Fresh, honest, and fun. Love the illustrations and the storytelling style, especially the press conference interludes between chapters....more
Using research and science, Coach Sakamoto trains local Hawaiian kids in irrigation ditches to become champion swimmers. Love the inspiring story but fUsing research and science, Coach Sakamoto trains local Hawaiian kids in irrigation ditches to become champion swimmers. Love the inspiring story but felt the rhyme scheme restricted the information. An added author's note does help flesh out the details. Nevertheless it's a fine nonfiction picture book....more