Synopses & Reviews
Medusa refuses to care for her hair, her long locks getting knottier and dirtier with each passing page. Her hair rebellion elicits frozen expressions of shock from her family, but nothing will convince Medusa to brush. Only her hairdresser approaches Medusa with bravery and a blade, successfully solving the problem . . . with a short haircut! All are pleased with this drastic yet adorable solution. Leslie Patricelliandrsquo;s depictions of this physical comedy bring a lively visual narrative to Joan Holubandrsquo;s expertly focused text. Includes a summary of the original
Medusaandrsquo;s Wild Hair myth at the end.
Review
andquot;The story is clever, and the lesson...is gently delivered....This will appeal to adults eager to jump-start their babies.andquot;
Review
andquot;[T]he story is a cute one with a familiar toddler scenario and charming illustrations...this is a lighthearted look at the conflict between grown-ups and strong-willed tots with their own agendas.andquot;
Review
andquot;A playful modern-day riff on a classic mythological tale.andquot;
Synopsis
There are so many things a little hand can do: like blow a kiss, say hello, or hold you tight.
This is the epitome of simple, innovative novelty, perfect for little kids. A die-cut hand on the front cover can be used throughout the book to help pat the puppy or give a high five! The shaped hand has a magnet embedded inside it to keep the cover neatly closed.
A Kiss for You! shows the reader just how capable a small hand can be, with illustrations by the beloved Caroline Jayne Church that are friendly, warm, and irresistible.
Synopsis
Midas wants everything to be his favorite colorandmdash;yellow! He chooses yellow clothes, eats yellow foods, and uses only the yellow paint at his easel. But when he impulsively paints his beloved green Dinoboo, Midas discovers that too much of a good thing is a big mess! Joan Holubandrsquo;s carefully crafted text is brought to life by Leslie Patricelliandrsquo;s famously humorous illustrations. Includes a summary of the original Midasandrsquo;s Wish myth at the end.
Synopsis
Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena are competing for Parisandrsquo;s candy apple. When Aphrodite offers Paris a toy horse, she wins the prize! But her bragging results in the hurt feelings of others. When Aphrodite stops boasting, though, and offers to share her snack instead, the three friends happily play together. Leslie Patricelliandrsquo;s illustrations bring a lively visual narrative to Joan Holubandrsquo;s expertly focused text. Includes a summary of the original myth of Aphrodite and the Golden Apple.
Synopsis
After little Icarus and his dad make a bird-shaped kite, Dad warns Icarus to hold on to the string and not let it fly too high. But Icarus disobeys, and soon the kite gets caught in the trees! Dad helps him repair the kite so they can play with it again, and Icarus learns the importance of being careful. Joan Holubandrsquo;s carefully crafted text is brought to life by Leslie Patricelliandrsquo;s famously humorous illustrations. Includes a summary of the original Icarus myth.
About the Author
Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated over 120 children's books. She lives in Raleigh, N.C.
Caroline Jayne Church is a bestselling author and illustrator. Some of her bestselling titles include I LOVE YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak, THANK YOU PRAYER by Josephine Page, THE STORY OF MY FEELINGS by Laurie Berkner, BUNNY WISHES and DEAR BUNNY both authored by Michaela Morgan. She lives in Surrey, England. Visit her at www.carolinejaynechurch.com.