My unexpected summer hiatus.
I can’t believe I haven’t recommended anything since May. Crazy, but true. The books I’ve been reviewing for Children’s Literature…
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver, copyright 2007
Barbara Kingsolver pens the narrative, an engaging, month-by-month look at their garden — from the first asparagus to the last…
Punished! by David Lubar, copyright 2006
“I ran into Dad as I was coming out of my room. ‘Hey, Logan,’ he said, ‘don’t forget we have…
Babymouse, Queen of the World! by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm copyright 2005
So I didn’t adore Jennifer Holm’s recent Newbery Honor book Penny from Heaven. But I did read on the dust…
Someday by Alison McGhee, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds copyright 2007
When an author manages to convey a mother’s love for her child without getting trapped in a pit of sickly…
Donuthead by Sue Stauffacher, copyright 2003
My name, if you must know, is Franklin Delano Donuthead. Try saying that in a room full of fifth graders…
Rules by Cynthia Lord copyright 2006
Mom says I have to deal with what is and not to get my hopes up, but how else can…
The Golden Rule by Ilene Cooper, Illustrated by Gabi Swiatowska, copyright 2007
I debated about recommending this book. Not because I have an issue with the golden rule. I have an issue…
The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages copyright 2006
Dewey reaches into the top of her sock and pulls out the little card. She scoots over on the seat…
That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown by Cressida Cowell, Illustrations by Neal Layton, copyright 2007
This is a review I wrote for Children’s Literature. I was surprised to see it promoted heavily in the Publisher’s…
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