Reviews
School Library Journal Reviews "On Linden Square"
Home on her winter vacation, Stella Mae Culpepper surveys the scene from her second-floor window overlooking the square below. She spies her many neighbors, none of whom seem to interact with one another. Then, following a heavy snowstorm, she ventures to a park across the street and… View →
Bloomsbury Review: The People of Twelve Thousand Winters
This is the story of Walking Turtle, who introduces himself by stating, We are the Lenni Lenape, which means “we the people.” Through the snows of twelve thousand winters we have kept our fires burning. To me, twelve thousand winters is a long, long time. I, myself, am… View →
Reading Today Online Reviews "Finnegan and Fox: The Ten-Foot Cop"
Meet ten-year-old Finnegan, a 1,256 pound professional wearing steel shoes! Finnegan, a horse, is a part of NYPD Mounted Unit. Together with Officer Fox, they form a splendid 10-foot cop pair. Finnegan’s rounds take him through one of the busiest districts in… View →
Pirates & Privateers Reviews "No Pirates Allowed! said Library Lou"
The sudden and unexpected appearance of smelly Big Pirate Pete and his squawking parrot Igor cause a ruckus in Seabreezy Library, a perfect place for readers. His map shows just where the treasure is buried, but he can’t figure out where the X is located in the library. The only one… View →
Bluff Country Reader Reviews "Memoirs of a Hamster"
So, how’s it… How’s life treating you? You’ve got things to do, plenty of toys, food and treats, and it’s all good? Bet you’re a happy kid. Or maybe you’d like it better if you lived in Paris, Mars or another house. If youR View →
The Children's Bookshelf Reviews "No Pirates Allowed! said Library Lou"
No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou, written by Rhonda Gowler Greene and illustrated by Brian Ajhar is a clever tale of the frustrations faced when Big Pirate Pete and his parrot, Igor storm into Seabreezy Library demanding the buried treasure that he believes is buried… View →
School Library Journal Reviews "He's Been a Monster All Day!"
While sitting in the time-out corner, a little boy overhears his mother grumble, “He’s been a monster all day.” The child starts to fantasize about being a green, warty ogre and indulging in the pleasurable mayhem of monster truck races, nighttime playground romps, and salamander-tail… View →
Midwest Book Review: "He's Been a Monster All Day!"
“He’s Been a Monster All Day!” is a delightful story about a boy whose mother has reached the limits of her patience with his monstrous ways. She complains to his father in his hearing that “He’s been a monster all day!” This inspires a fantastic… View →
Midwest Book Review: "Jasper's Story: Saving Moon Bears"
“Jasper’s Story: Saving Moon Bears” is a magnificent true story of a valiant effort to correct terrible abuse visited upon China’s special moon bears, who are caught, cruelly caged, and used for their bear bile. The author has received multiple international… View →
School Library Journal Reviews "Frog and Friends: Outdoor Surprises"
This easy reader features an energetic amphibian, his numerous woodland companions, and their adventures in the great big world. In the first story, Frog’s lighthearted side shines when a sore throat prevents him from singing and he shares jokes instead of joining the choir. The second… View →