Synopses & Reviews
Cub knows all about the familiar world in the snow den where she was born. Whenand#160;she follows Mom out of their den, tumblingand#160;into the Arctic wilderness, she finds that the world under the wide blue sky is big, big, BIG! Itand#8217;s easy to be curious when thereand#8217;s so much to exploreand#8212;and when Mom is nearby. But when she thinks sheand#8217;s all alone, can Cub be brave? With spare, lyrical words and paintings that are both dramatic and intimate, Cuband#8217;s Big World tells a tender story of new experiences, homecoming, and the love between a parent and child.
Review
"Thomson's personification of Mom and Cub, along with her measured, soothing text, make for an agreeable, affirming story for both one-on-one and group sharing."
—Kirkus
Review
"Thomson's personification of Mom and Cub, along with her measured, soothing text, make for an agreeable, affirming story for both one-on-one and group sharing."
and#8212;Kirkus
"The suspense is toddler-perfect, with Mom appearing the moment it all become's too much. . . Lap-sit ready, with a built-in hug at the end."
and#8212;The Horn Book Magazine
"Thomson's calm voice makes it clear that Mom's absence is only temporary, so readers can snuggle up and relish this big polar world, gorgeously and inventively imagined."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"A great deal of warmth permeates this lovely story of the cold arctic and a polar bear cub's first exploration outside the cave in which he was born. . . A nice addition to collections for the youngest tots."
and#8212;Booklist
"Vivid but not flowery, gentle but exciting, Thomson's measured voice expertly captures the wonder and fear of a young child exploring unfamiliar territory alone. . . . Cub's Big World is a big must-have."
and#8212;School Library Journal
Review
"...it's plain that Oliver has a great personality and should be making a return trip."
Review
Praise for
The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman:[star] "Wonderful . . . All geography lessons should be this much fun."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
[star] "A mini-quest complete with adventure, danger, and suspense. Youngsters
will delight in the whimsy."--The Bulletin (starred review)
"Picture book-perfect."--The Horn Book
Synopsis
In this picture book about exploring the big snowy world, a tiny polar bear learns that she can be braveand#8212;especially with Mom close by.
Synopsis
Oliver Woodman, a man made of wood, takes a remarkable journey across America, as told through the postcards and letters of those he meets along the way.
Synopsis
Have
you seen Oliver K. Woodman? You'd know if you had--he's made of wood. And he's on a spectacular cross-country journey. Folks of all sorts guide Oliver along the way and report back in letters and postcards to his friend Uncle Ray. After all, there's a lot of road--and adventure!--between South Carolina and California.
Oliver's been spotted truckin' in Texas, riding in a Utah parade, and scaring off bears in the California redwoods. Where will he show up next? Read the letters. Follow the map. And buckle up for a road trip you'll never forget!
Synopsis
Imogene Poplar, a private investigator made of wood, follows clues across America in search of the missing Oliver K. Woodman.
Synopsis
Imogene Poplar, Private Eye, is on a hot case. Her friend Oliver K. Woodman is missing, and she's tracking him across the glorious US of A. A baseball game in Green River, a rodeo in Seattle, a razzmatazz jazz blow in Chicago--there are clues and adventures in every city. But Imogene, like Oliver, is made of wood, so she needs help getting around. Friendly folks of all sorts guide her from South Carolina clear out to Alaska!
Where will Oliver's trail lead Imogene next? Read the letters. Follow the map. Then see if you can guess the elusive wooden man's next move.
About the Author
DARCY PATTISON, the author of picture books and novels for young readers, teaches writing at the University of Central Arkansas, Conway. She lives in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
JOE CEPEDA is the award-winning illustrator of many popular books for children. He lives in Whittier, California.