Synopses & Reviews
Totally Tardy Marty just canandrsquo;t seem to get to school on time. Not when there are so many better things to do in the mornings, like invent Toast-on-a-Rope, fight a giant squid in the laundry, or follow some ants up a tree. And so heandrsquo;s tardy, every day, much to the smug delight of Never-Late Kate, who thinks sheandrsquo;s sooo great. But then one day, Kate helps Marty out of a jam (or rather, a tree), and the two end up playing together, have a surprisingly good time, and are both late. An unlikely friendship is born, through which Marty learns a trick or two for punctuality, and Kate discovers the virtues of stopping to smell the roses.
From Chicken Butt! author Erica Perl and celebrated illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka comes this playful story of opposites who donandrsquo;t just attract, but also learn a lot from their complementing personalities.
Review
andquot;McGowanandrsquo;s writing has a pleasing musical lilt...but itandrsquo;s her artwork that really stands out...McGowanandrsquo;s layered images have a rusticity thatandrsquo;s in keeping with her itinerant musiciansandrsquo; free-spirited mind-set.andquot;
Review
STARRED REVIEW
andquot;McGowanand#39;s art, three-dimensional illustrations of painted, cut, assembled, and photographed scenes, is a wonder to behold in its ingenuity and animation. Now all this story needs is an audience, and itand#39;s sure to drum one up.andquot;
Review
andquot;I would challenge anyone not to be charmed by the artwork in this book. Ms. McGowanand#39;s debut shows an infectious love for her craft and for picture books. From Bearand#39;s potbelly to the bandand#39;s instruments, there is a gentle simplicity to this story that should be savored.andquot;
Synopsis
After a long day of work, Farmer Joe goes home to bed.
But meanwhile, back at the barn . . .
Cow sets up her drums.
Pig plugs in his amp.
Goat tunes his bass.
Chicken sets up her keyboards.
And Sheep checks the microphone.
They are Punk Farm and tonight they're ready to ROCK!
With adorable farm animals - and a surprise tribute to Old MacDonald - this rollicking tale is sure to have kids cheering--and singing--along.
Synopsis
Bear is a rambling musician. An entertainer. A legend. One Bear Extraordinaire. Bear wakes up one morning with a song in his head, but something is missing. Whatandrsquo;s a one-bear band to do? He travels the forest in search of his song and meets a few other musicians along the way, but even with their help, his song still feels incomplete. Will Bear find the perfect accompaniment and learn that every song sounds sweeter with friends by his side?
Jayme McGowan brings Bear and his merry band to life with intricate and innovative threedimensional cut-paper art that is nothing short of extraordinary.
About the Author
Erica S. Perl is the author of
Chicken Butt!,
Dotty,
King of the Zoo, many other picture books, and novels including
When Life Gives You O.J. She lives in Washington, D.C. Learn more about Perl at ericaperl.com.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka is the author and illustrator of many childrenandrsquo;s books, including the Lunch Lady series, Punk Farm, Baghead, and Good Night, Monkey Boy. He lives in Florence, Massachusetts. Visit Krosoczka online at studiojjk.com.