Synopses & Reviews
It's natural to feeland#160;a little nervous about going to the doctor.and#160;But this book's concrete and kid-friendly approach will put everyone's fears to rest. Join threeand#160;children and their parents as they visit their pediatricians for a typical checkup, and learn all about the different tools doctors and nurses use.and#160;Upbeat illustrations featuring aand#160;diverse cast of characters are paired withand#160;a breezy rhymed textand#160;that reassures young readersandmdash;and their grownupsandmdash;by guiding them through a physical examination step by step. Includes an author's note.
Review
"Princess power saves the day in a humorous antidote to pretty in pink."
and#8212;Kirkus
"A good choice for a 'be-true-to-yourself'-themed storytime or for anyone looking for a fun read."
and#8212;School Library Journal
Review
"Singer writes in infectious, rhyming poetry that scans smoothly ... which is echoed in the busy, densely populated, color-saturated scenes." Booklist, ALA
"Cheerfully over-stimulatinga bit like the city itself." Kirkus Reviews
"A love song to the city . . . In this vibrant, terrific picture book, Marilyn Singer and Carll Cneut summon a hip-hooray and ballyhoo all their own." New York Review of Books
"A good time for all." Time Magazine
This clever counting story would also be a good choice for group storytimes.
School Library Journal
Review
"In this upbeat picture book, a dozen kids get together to build a neighborhood clubhouse." Booklist, ALA
"The book's enthusiasm will be contagious." Horn Book Guide
Review
andldquo;Childrenandrsquo;s doctorsandrsquo; visits should receive a clean bill of health with this engaging and informational treatment. . . . Prescribe this child-centered offering to all nervous young patients.andrdquo;andmdash;Kirkus Reviews
Review
"This endearing story teaches children the value of earning something and that the joy of the journey can be just as sweet as the reward....The muted, rosy illustrations create a soft mood and complement the tone of the story beautifully."and#8212;
School Library Journal and#160; "Without preaching,and#160; [Marilyn Singer and Alexandra Boiger] score some important points about the value of patience, persistence, and the pursuit of perfection."and#8212;
Publishers Weekly"A nice addition to the recently growing collection of ballet-themed books." and#8212;Booklist and#160; "The glittery pink cover and endpaper spreads of the five ballet positions are appealing, and Singer weaves the language of ballet throughout her story."and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Princess Viola aims to trade her feisty moves for frilly princess skills in this picture book that zip-zup-zooms!
Synopsis
Tallulah just knows she could be a great ballerina--if only she had a tutu. She signs up for ballet class with great anticipation, onlyto bedisappointed when tutus aren't handed out. When she learns that one must earn a tutu indanceclass, she quits in a huff. But everywhere Tallulah goes, things keep reminding her of ballet. Her neighbor's basset hound always stands in second position, and Tallulah always does a plie when patting him. And she can't pass a store window without doing a beautiful finish, or hear music over the grocery store intercom without performing. In the end, Tallulah returns to dance lessons because she can't stay away, and, after working hard all year . . . shegetsher tutu."
Synopsis
andquot;Princess power saves the day in a humorous antidote to pretty in pink.andquot; andmdash;
Kirkus Reviews Princess Viola is great at skateboarding and karate-chopping, but sheandrsquo;s lousy at the royal wave, walk, and waltz. The king and queen are not pleased. Whatandrsquo;s a princess to do? Attend the skill-polishing Camp Princess, of course. In the end, itandrsquo;s a good thing Viola is made of tougher stuff. Who else will save the day when the green dragon comes along?
Synopsis
Ice cream truck jing-a-linging Nine phones ringing, ten horns beeping In the stroller Baby's sleeping.
Will anything wake up that snoozing baby? Follow the red stroller through the cacophony of the city and find out! Rhythm, rhyme, and lots of noisy onomatopoeia from premier children's poet Marilyn Singer, coupled with chaotic, colorful art from an acclaimed European illustrator, make this a rowdy read-aloud, with plenty of things to find and count on every spread.
Synopsis
Here is a picture book perfectly suited to tool-crazy youngsters. Marilyn Singer's short, snappy verses invite young readers to participate in the building of a clubhouse, from drawing a plan to brushing paint on the walls. In addition to the poem, there are facts on each spread about each tool and how to use it. Many of the tools will be familiar to children, such as the hammer and the wrench, but this book also introduces some less familiar tools, such as the plane, square and level. This is a unique and fun-filled picture book that will engage even the youngest child who dreams about having a space of their own.
Synopsis
It takes more than plies and pirouettes to be a ballerina -- it takes patience,and#160; practice, and perseverance, as little Tallulah discovers in this delightful story filled with pink leotards, ballet slippers, and ultimately, a tutu!
About the Author
Marilyn Singer is a renowned childrenandrsquo;s poet who has written more than eighty books for young people. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and Washington, Connecticut. To learn more about Marilyn Singer, visit www.marilynsinger.net.
David Milgrim has written and illustrated more than twenty books for young readers. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. To learn more about David Milgrim, visit www.davidmilgrim.com.