Synopses & Reviews
"Iand#8217;m grim and grumpy,and#8221; says Small to Large, and#147;and I donand#8217;t think you love me at all.and#8221; But nothing could be further from the truth--and Large knows just how to reassure Small in this warm and tender story about a childand#8217;s biggest worry and the unconditional love a parent can give. Children everywhere will find comfort in this irresistible tale, now availble in a unique, mailable format.
Review
"A story that combines elements of familiar folktales and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Sadie and her four brothers are not looking forward to Chanukah; they are poor, and there is nothing to eat. Sadie goes out to collect firewood but takes pity on an old woman and gives her the wood. In return, the woman gives Sadie a magic frying pan. It will cook as many potato latkes (pancakes) as the family wants until Sadie utters the magic words that make it stop. The pan works fine while Sophie cooks, but when she leaves, the boys try--with predictable results. Latkes fill the house, then the streets, until Sadie arrives home to say the magic words. By that time, there are more than enough latkes for the whole village to feast. Howland effectively sets her story in a Russian shtetl, using words, intonation, and especially pictures. Working in gouache and colored pencil, she offers a snowy landscape peopled with Jewish villagers who work hard and celebrate harder. Especially nice is the overview of the villagers on the last night of Chanukah, men and women whirling under the stars eating all those latkes." Booklist, ALA
Review
"Warm, funny, generous, this is a book that belongs in every library, and every lap."--
The Horn Book (starred review)
"The text and pictures make beautiful music together, and like babies themselves, this composition is irresistible."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Should be in every preschool collection."--School Library Journal (starred review)
"A joyful ode to the everyday miracle of babies."--The New York Times Book Review
Review
'\'\\\"Tender rhyming couplets, winsome watercolors, and a title that\\\'s the very definition of the proverbial offer you can\\\'t refuse.\\\"--
Publishers Weekly \\\"A feel-good choice for sharing one-on-one or with a group.\\\"--School Library Journal\''
Review
There are lots of different kinds of kisses--from sticky breakfast kisses to playful "gotcha!" kisses to special birthday cake kisses--and this charming story celebrates them all!and#160;This much-loved picture book that celebrates all the kissable moments between little ones and their grown-ups is now available as a mailable book. Joanne Ryder's playful rhymes pair perfectly with Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet's whimsical illustrations, making this just the right thing to pop in the mail for Valentine's Day, a birthday, or
anysweet celebration.
"Tender rhyming couplets, winsome watercolors, and a title that's the very definition of the proverbial offer you can't refuse."--Publishers Weekly
and#160;"A feel-good choice for sharing one-on-one or with a group."--School Library Journal
Review
'\'\\\"Exude[s] a snuggly warmth.\\\"--Publishers Weekly\''
Review
"Wheels are the exciting action in this alphabet book. A boy on a car trip with his mother and his dog discovers a whole world of vehicles and driving, from Ambulance and Bus to Headlights and Keys, until they reach the Yield sign and Zoom home. . . . The detailed, lively scenes in acrylics and colored pencil are set in the San Francisco area and show a rich diversity of people, objects, vehicles, and actions that kids can identify. . . . The busy streets are full of stories." Booklist, ALA
"Softly rumpled colored-pencil and acrylic pictures cruise through the alphabet from ambulance to zoom as a young mother, child, and dog take a leisurely recreational drive through San Francisco and the Bay area." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"From A to Z, there are 11 types of vehicles identified, 5 traffic signs featured, and 10 related items named to suit the remaining letters. The full-color illustrations show the ethnic diversity of the San Francisco setting and a rich array of locales as a little boy and his mother drive from the center of the city to their home in the woods. A handy addition." School Library Journal
Synopsis
Sadie and her four little brothers are very poor and always hungry. On the first night of Chanukah, Sadie performs a generous act, and in turn receives a frying pan that cooks up sizzling hot, golden latkes on command. Sadie tells her brothers never to use the magic pan, but when she goes out one afternoon, the mischievous boys can't resist. They remember the words to start the pan cooking . . . but what were the words to make it stop? This humorous tale of generosity and greed is accompanied by bright, cheerful illustrations depicting a traditional Russian village. An author's note and a recipe for Sadie's latkes are included.
Synopsis
Every day, everywhere, babies are born. They're kissed and dressed and rocked and fed--and completely adored by the families who love them. With an irresistible rhyming text and delightfully endearing illustrations, here is an exuberant celebration of playing, sleeping, crawling, and of course, very noisy babies doing all the wonderful things babies do best.
Synopsis
This story of Chanukah generosity and the mischievousness of little brothers is a funny and
beautiful celebration of the Festival of Lights. An author's note and a recipe for Sadie's latkes are included.
Now, in the Send-A-Story format, this book is one gift that's sure to be a hit every night of Chanukah!A tiny, mailable version complete with addressable flaps and seals.Why send a card when you can Send-A-Story?
Synopsis
Iand#8217;m grim and grumpy,and#8221; says Small to Large, and#8220;and I donand#8217;t think you love me at all.and#8221; But nothing could be further from the truth--and Large knows just how to reassure Small in this warm and tender story about a childand#8217;s biggest worry and a parentand#8217;s endless capacity for love.
Synopsis
Here is the book that Romeo would have given Juliet, Charlie Brown would have given Snoopy, and you can give to some very special friend. This special book expresses the true meaning of friendship in a long list of ways with charming accompanying illustrations
Synopsis
What could be better than a ride in the car, with Mom at the wheel, a bright balloon, and the dog for company? Here's a whole alphabet of sights along the way, from Ambulance and Bus in the city to the Yield sign that means we're close to the final Zoom for home.
About the Author
Every day, everywhere, babies are born. They're kissed and dressed and rocked and fed--and completely adored by the families who love them. With an irresistible rhyming text and delightfully endearing illustrations, here is an exuberant celebration of playing, sleeping, crawling, and of course, very noisy babies doing all the wonderful things babies do best.and#160;Now, in the Send-A-Story format, this book is the perfect mailable gift for babies everywhere and anywhere!
"Warm, funny, generous, this is a book that belongs in every library, and every lap."--The Horn Book(starred review)
"The text and pictures make beautiful music together, and like babies themselves, this composition is irresistible."--Kirkus Reviews(starred review)
"Should be in every preschool collection."--School Library Journal(starred review)
"A joyful ode to the everyday miracle of babies."--The New York Times Book Review
SUSAN MEYERS wrote this story to celebrate all the babies born every day and the joy they bring to everyone around them.and#160;MARLA FRAZEE has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, includingHush, Little Baby: A Folk Song with Pictures, an ALA Notable Children's Book. Her picture bookAll the Worldreceived a Caldecott Honor in 2010; her bookand#160;A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Everreceived a Caldecott Honor in 2009. She lives with her family in Pasadena, California.