Book Review
The Scrimshaw Ring
Based on an encounter that took place off the coast of Rhode Island in the early 1700s, this picture book reads like a tale passed down from grandparent to grandchild over generations. The author’s rambling prose captures the tone of...
Book Review
All on a Sleepy Night
Strange night noises are transformed into a soothing lullaby in this bedtime book for the very young. A little boy shares a bed with Grandma, Grandpa, and two cats. As he drifts off to sleep, the sounds of the bedroom, the house, and the...
Book Review
Maressa and Merlone
Charming Maressa embodies the modern, enlightened princess in this pleasing audio production, which combines traditional fairy tale motifs with New Age themes. Bored by castle living and her elders’ notions of ladylike behavior,...
Book Review
Halloween Night
A witch, a spider, and a skeleton are just a few of the characters haunting the pages of this picture book. A different icon of the holiday is prominently featured on each two-page spread in this “Who’s Who” of Halloween for the...
Book Review
When Elephant Goes to a Party
Elephants and etiquette are a fresh combination in the world of picture books. This unlikely pairing lends liveliness and interest to Levitin’s newest picture book, a descriptive guide to proper party behavior. A girl receives an...
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