Synopses & Reviews
Itand#8217;s lunchtime, and Brownie and Pearl are ready to grab a bite. The kitchen is filled with tasty treats like apples and crackers andand#8212;mmmmmand#8212;string cheese. So pull up a chair and join these hungry pals for a happy, healthy noontime feast! andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; With their simple stories, bold, graphic illustrations, and pitch-perfect moments of humor, the books in Cynthia Rylant's acclaimed Brownie andamp; Pearl series are a wonderful choice for babies, emerging readers, and everyone in between!
Review
"Fans of this perfect preschool fare will once again delight in the seriesand#8217; playful treatment of the everyday activities.... Biggsand#8217; boldly colored, digital art is presented in clean, clear compositions that make good use of white space...to highlight the playful action of the story rather than the domestic setting. The use of white, however, is perhaps most effective in the pleasing final spread showing both friends licking off thick milk mustaches. The short, carefully crafted sentence can also support beginning readers in their efforts to decode text. A satisfying addition to a consistently strong series. Bon appetit."andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; --andlt;Iandgt;Kirkus Reviews, andlt;/Iandgt;July 15, 2011
Review
"Biggsand#8217;s vibrant illustrations fill out the spare text with details: Brownieand#8217;s dress has an apple, pear, and orange pattern; the blue wallpaper has a citrus-slice pattern; and so on...preschoolers will enjoy the friendship and older children may memorize the short, simple text to build pre-reading skills. A solid addition to the series."andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; --andlt;Iandgt;School Library Journal, andlt;/Iandgt;August 2011
Review
"The distinctive digital artwork uses bold lines, clearly defined shapes, and pleasing colors to create a homey setting for this likeable duo. With short, simple lines of text in large type, this picture book will please beginning readers as well as younger fans of the Brownie andamp; Pearl series."andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; --andlt;Iandgt;Booklist, andlt;/Iandgt;September 1, 2011
About the Author
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie andamp; Pearl, and Mr. Putter andamp; Tabby series. Her novel andlt;iandgt;Missing Mayandlt;/iandgt; received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Visit her at CynthiaRylant.com.Brian Biggs is the illustrator of the popular Everything Goes, Roscoe Riley, Shredderman, and Brownie andamp; Pearl series along with several other childrenand#8217;s books. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Visit him at MrBiggs.com.