Picture Book

Image of Love Twelve Miles Long
Author(s):
Glenda Armand
Illustrator(s):
Colin Bootman
Genre(s):
U.S. History, Picture Book, Middle-Grade Novels, Historical Fiction, 9–12, 4–8

Love Twelve Miles Long

October 31, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“We can all use a comforting story of love, even—or especially—if it is ripped from a brutal past.”

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Image of Little Wings #1: Willa Bean's Cloud Dreams (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Author(s):
Cecilia Galante
Illustrator(s):
Kristi Valiant
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables, 4–8

Willa Bean’s Cloud Dreams: Little Wings Series Book #1

October 21, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Nancy Carty Lepri

“Written in kid-speak, this story is sure to amuse and delight the picture book group.”

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Image of Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song: The Story of a Song
Author(s):
George Ella, Illustrated by Cardinale Christopher Lyon
Genre(s):
Picture Book, 4–8

Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song

October 21, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Chris Eboch

“Which Side Are You On? provides an educational opportunity through a dramatic and enjoyable story.

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Image of Goodnight iPad: a Parody for the next generation
Author(s):
Ann Droyd
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Easy Readers, 4–8

Goodnight iPad: A Parody for the Next Generation

October 18, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

Remember Goodnight Moon? Margaret Wise Brown’s classic bedtime tale, published in the late 1940s? Pictures by Clement Hurd?

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Image of Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song: The Story of a Song
Author(s):
George Ella, Illustrated by Cardinale Christopher Lyon
Genre(s):
Picture Book, 4–8

Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song

October 15, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

". . . a gripping story few children today."

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Image of Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea: A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants
Author(s):
Tony Johnston
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables, 4–8

Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea: A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants

September 7, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“With a flurry of snipping and clipping, Levi Strauss produces pants that last and last.

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Image of The Fate of Achilles
Author(s):
Bimba Landmann
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables, 4–8

The Fate of Achilles

September 4, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

The Fate of Achilles looks into the opposing forces of human strength and courage versus war and greed.

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Image of Chirchir Is Singing
Author(s):
Kelly Cunnane
Genre(s):
Picture Book

Chirchir Is Singing

August 11, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Janice Floyd Durante

“This story offers elementary-school educators a lovely opportunity to share an uplifting story set in Kenya. . . .

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Image of A Very Scary Valentine's Day: Scooby-Doo Reader, No. 29 (Level 2)
Author(s):
Mariah Balaban
Genre(s):
Picture Book

A Very Scary Valentine's Day: Scooby-Doo Reader, No. 29 (Level 2)

December 30, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Renee Hand

True to all Scooby-Doo mysteries, A Very Scary Valentine’s Day follows a pattern similar to the other books in the series.

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Image of Ponyella
Author(s):
Laura Numeroff
Genre(s):
Children, Picture Book

Ponyella

December 2, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

What can you say about a retelling of the Cinderella story starring ponies?

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Image of Count My Kisses, Little One
Author(s):
Ruthie May
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Children

Count My Kisses, Little One

November 25, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

This puffy-reinforced-cover board book counts all the ways that a little girl loves up her baby—her little stuffed animal puppy.

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Image of And I Love You by Ruth Krauss (2010-10-01)
Author(s):
Ruth Krauss
Genre(s):
Children, Picture Book

And I Love You

November 25, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

And I Love You is a spare, simple, and tender book about a mommy cat and her kitten.

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Image of I Love You Always and Forever
Author(s):
Jonathan Emmett
Illustrator(s):
Daniel Howarth
Genre(s):
4–8, Animals, Picture Book

I Love You Always and Forever

November 25, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

This lighthearted board book, published in 2007, is a sweet addition to the many parent-child mutual admiration society offerings.

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Image of Clifford's First Valentine's Day
Author(s):
Norman Bridwell
Genre(s):
Children, Picture Book

Clifford's First Valentine's Day

November 25, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

This latest installment in the Clifford the Big Red Dog franchise is a 20-page, 10-spread board book starring Clifford when he was a wee pup.

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Image of I'm Not.
Author(s):
Pam Smallcomb
Genre(s):
Children, Picture Book

I'm Not.

November 19, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

Who among us has not felt pale and insignificant in comparison to a friend who seems to shine and sparkle in everything she does and with all that she is?

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Image of Citizen Mitten: My life with a cat my family says was as nutty as me
Author(s):
William Voedisch
Genre(s):
Picture Book

Citizen Mitten: My life with a cat my family says was as nutty as me

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Langan

Pets make an indelible impression on the lives of their owners. Their antics and quirks become part of family lore.

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Image of Olivia Goes to Venice
Author(s):
Ian Falconer
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Children

Olivia Goes to Venice

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

The exuberant little Olivia the pig is back, and this time she’s taking it international. When spring vacation arrives, Olivia decides her family needs to spend a few days in Venice, Italy.

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Image of My Mommy Hung the Moon: A Love Story [Hardcover]
Author(s):
Jamie Lee Curtis Laura Cornell (Illustrator)
Genre(s):
Picture Book, Children

My Mommy Hung the Moon: A Love Story [Hardcover]

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

This is the ninth collaboration between author Jamie Lee Curtis and illustrator Laura Cornell and it is perhaps the sweetest—but not so sweet as to give you a mouthful of cavities.

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