Wade Bradford, illus. by Mary Ann Fraser. Peter Pauper, $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-4413-2598-3
“Welcome to my story,” announces Goldilocks, in what appears to be a straightforward retelling of the classic tale of “The Three Bears,” but chaos ensues when Papa Bear develops “page fright.” Peering at the reader with a worried expression, he says:
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Wade Bradford, illus. by Johanna van der Sterre, Random/Tricycle, $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-58246-327-8
Why is it that, throughout the ages, kids' chores are never considered complete unless they also make their beds? Bradford, a children's playwright making his book debut, and van der Sterre (Feivel's Flying Horses) have compiled a terrific people's...
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Wade Bradford, illus. by Stephan Britt. Clarion, $17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-544-82981-7
Mr. Complain, a dour, pink-skinned gentleman sporting a green suit and hat, is traveling by animal-populated train to his vacation destination; the only human aboard, he’s not a happy camper. The bright pink train is too loud, his seat is too lumpy,
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Wade Bradford, illus. by Kevin Hawkes. Candlewick, $16.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-7636-8665-9
Bulbous-nosed musician Mr. Snore stifles a yawn as he checks into the posh Sharemore Hotel in this droll story by Bradford (Around the World in a Bathtub). When the bellhop escorts him to a room, he swaps his tuxedo for pajamas—without removing his...
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