DORA'S CHICKS
Julie Sykes, , illus. by Jane Chapman. . Tiger Tales, $6.95 (32pp) ISBN 978-1-58925-386-5
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Reviewed on: 02/09/2004
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- Shhh!Julie SykesIn this slight but sweet picture book, Santa is so excited about delivering toys that he has a hard time keeping quiet on Christmas Eve. His loud ""Hee hee,"" a giant ""Ah choo!"" and his nervous Continue reading »
- This and ThatJulie SykesLinch makes an auspicious picture book debut in this winsome British import, as the country-morning feel of her torn-paper collages perfectly suits Sykes's gentle, springtime story. A resourceful cat Continue reading »
- SmudgeJulie SykesIn this slight story from the creators of Dora's Eggs, Smudge the dog is playing outside with his rabbit and mouse friends when a summer shower takes them by surprise. After a series of failed Continue reading »
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- Dora's ChicksJulie SykesThe eggs from Dora's Eggs have hatched! In Dora's Chicks by Julie Sykes, illus. by Jane Chapman, a mother hen searches the barnyard for her wayward offspring, hidden in the hay and blending with the Continue reading »
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- THE VERY NOISY NIGHTDiana HendryWhen Little Mouse is afraid of noises at bedtime, Big Mouse provides comfort, in what PW called a "a sprightly version of a familiar bedtime scenario." Continue reading »
- BEAR SNORES ONKarma WilsonThe title also serves as the book's refrain: because he's hibernating, the fluffy, snoring Bear remains oblivious as Mouse, Hare, Badger, Mole, Wren and Raven seek refuge in his cave from Continue reading »
- THE EMPEROR'S EGGMartin Jenkins"The lively text and naturalistic acrylics of the frozen environment will attract many readers to this tale of one of nature's unique parenting arrangements, the emperor penguin," Continue reading »
- I LOVE MY MAMAPeter KavanaghThe mama of the title is an elephant, and over the course of a day in the savanna, her baby exudes the contentment and security that come from being in her super-size company. This British team Continue reading »
- ONE DUCK STUCK: A Mucky Ducky Counting BookPhyllis RootWhen a duck gets stuck, different groups of marshland creatures, from two fish to 10 dragonflies, offer to help. "Readers will be enchanted by the vibrant pictures and the immensely Continue reading »
- DILLY DUCKLINGClaire FreedmanDilly is in a dither because one of her downy yellow feathers has fallen out and blown away. "Stop that feather!" she quacks. "Come back!" Spike, a roly-poly hedgehog, offers to Continue reading »
- TIGRESSNick DowsonDowson's supple, informative debut book spotlights a tigress, first viewed stalking through tall grass in search of a new den for her two cubs: "Her fiery, stripy coat seems to vanish like Continue reading »
- BEAR STAYS UP FOR CHRISTMASKarma WilsonBear's thoughtful buddies rouse him from his deep hibernation nap just in time for Christmas Eve. With creative planning, the animals get their ursine friend into the holiday spirit—and Continue reading »
- ONE TINY TURTLENicola Davies"Davies's dramatic rendering of the life cycle of the Loggerhead turtle draws readers into the mysteries of this reclusive deep-sea creature," said Continue reading »
- Time to Say GoodnightSally Lloyd-JonesIt's bedtime in the forest and all the animal parents are putting their offspring to bed. "Little birdies, cheep, cheep, cheep./ No more songs now, sleep, sleep, sleep!" says a father Continue reading »
- Bear Feels ScaredKarma WilsonBeloved Bear gets another emotional workout, this time a frightening episode in the dark and stormy woods. While Bear is on the trail of a snack, things quickly turn windy, wet and, as Bear gets Continue reading »
- One Duck StuckPhyllis RootJust as the title of this satisfying counting book says, there's one duck stuck (in the muck, as it turns out). Different groups of marshland creatures, from two fish to 10 dragonflies, appear with Continue reading »
- Bear Wants MoreKarma WilsonSeveral books follow the footsteps of earlier titles. The ursine hero from the best-selling Bear Snores On emerges from hibernation in Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson, illus. by Jane Chapman. The Continue reading »
- Run with the WindCarolyn PitcherThis tender tale from a British team speaks meaningfully to the little and big separations that children and parents encounter. Out in the field on a summer night, a foal fears the vast darkness: ""I Continue reading »
- Happy and HoneyLaura GodwinGodwin's (Oh, Cats!) staccato narrative introduces a frisky kitten (""Meet Honey. Honey likes to play"") and a drowsy dog (""Meet Happy. Happy likes to sleep""). In Happy and Honey, the kitten Continue reading »
- The Very Noisy NightDiana HendryBritish partners Hendry (Dog Donovan) and Chapman (Dora's Eggs) present a sprightly version of a familiar bedtime scenario. When Little Mouse hears an ominous ""huffing and puffing"" outside the Continue reading »
- Happy Christmas, Honey!Laura GodwinAfter Honey the cat causes mishap after mishap, Happy the dog intercedes and convinces Honey to do what pets do best: simply relax and wait for Santa to fill their stockings in Happy Christmas, Continue reading »
- The Story of ChristmasVivian FrenchAlso new to board book, the 1998 The Story of Christmas by Vivian French, illus. by Jane Chapman, provides a peppy prose version of the Nativity, with bright, child-friendly art. Continue reading »
- The Story of ChristmasVivian FrenchFrench's simple yet reverent retelling of the biblical accounts of Jesus' birth is an excellent choice for very young children. The language, easy but never condescending, retains a certain Continue reading »
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- The Very Busy DayDiana Hendry, Diane HenryBig Mouse and Little Mouse are back, after The Very Noisy Night, to lend a hand in The Very Busy Day by Diana Hendry, illus. by Jane Chapman. ""I'm too busy to help,"" says Little Mouse. ""I'm Continue reading »
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