Kazuo Iwamura
Squirrels, Mick, Mack, and Molly woke up to find snow in the forest and the two brothers and sister ran outside in their pajamas to play outside. Quickly they were called back inside by their parents to put on warm clothes and get a warm breakfast. Their Papa said it was too cold to play in the snow with them. Their Mama said she had too much work to play in the snow with them.
Tugging on their sled, the three squirrels discovered it was harder then they thought and really needed their Papa's help. Finally engaging Papa's help in pulling the sled, Mick, Mack, and Molly had a great sled ride through the snowy forest.
Eventually, the three squirrels were dumped into a snowdrift, and their Papa began laughing. This got him involved in the sled riding, where he also was dumped into a snowdrift. Soon, all the squirrels were in need of more help and Papa engaged the Mama in the sled ride. At the end, they all shouted "Hooray for Snow!"
This book is very simplistic and the text is not engaging by itself. The colorful illustrations make the story.
BIBLIO: 2008, North-South Books Inc., Ages 5 to 7, $15.95
REVIEWER: Debby Willett
FORMAT: Picture Book
ISBN: 978-0-7358-2219-1
REVIEWED FOR: Children’s Literature, Online Version, 5/09
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Uncle Phil’s Diner
Helena Clare Pittman
Illustrations by Helena Clare Pittman
“Think warm, Ruthie,” Pappa tells her on their journey to Uncle Phil’s Diner, braving the bitter cold of an early morning snow. Their journey to Uncle Phil‘s Diner serves as a backdrop to a series of snapshots from Ruthie’s memories.
Ruthie begins by remembering the hot summer day she spent helping her Aunt Ida preserve blueberries. “Think warm, Ruthie.” Again Pappa reminds her. Ruthie and her Pappa play games along the way to keep themselves warm.
Just thinking of the pancake breakfast that awaits them, Ruthie and her Pappa continue on their cold morning journey. At one point Pappa speaks of the cold, and Ruthie has the opportunity to remind him to “Just think warm.”
Ruthie and her Pappa finally reach Uncle Phil’s Diner and are rewarded with the delicious sights and smells of Uncle Phil’s cooking. The word imagery is rich, from ‘blue morning shadows’, ‘to white mountains line the sidewalk.‘ Pittman has included a copy of Uncle Phil’s Blueberry Pancakes recipe, just in case the reader can’t resist.
The books is laid out like a photo album, complete with corner-keepers for the illustrations. The story is easy to read, and the illustrations are beautifully drawn.
BIBLIO: 1998, Lerner Publications, Ages 7 to 10, $14.95
REVIEWER: Debby Willett
FORMAT: Picture Book
ISBN: 1575050838
REVIEWED FOR: Christian Library Journal, Winter 2000, Print Version
©2010
Reprinted from Christian Library Journal, with permission
Illustrations by Helena Clare Pittman
“Think warm, Ruthie,” Pappa tells her on their journey to Uncle Phil’s Diner, braving the bitter cold of an early morning snow. Their journey to Uncle Phil‘s Diner serves as a backdrop to a series of snapshots from Ruthie’s memories.
Ruthie begins by remembering the hot summer day she spent helping her Aunt Ida preserve blueberries. “Think warm, Ruthie.” Again Pappa reminds her. Ruthie and her Pappa play games along the way to keep themselves warm.
Just thinking of the pancake breakfast that awaits them, Ruthie and her Pappa continue on their cold morning journey. At one point Pappa speaks of the cold, and Ruthie has the opportunity to remind him to “Just think warm.”
Ruthie and her Pappa finally reach Uncle Phil’s Diner and are rewarded with the delicious sights and smells of Uncle Phil’s cooking. The word imagery is rich, from ‘blue morning shadows’, ‘to white mountains line the sidewalk.‘ Pittman has included a copy of Uncle Phil’s Blueberry Pancakes recipe, just in case the reader can’t resist.
The books is laid out like a photo album, complete with corner-keepers for the illustrations. The story is easy to read, and the illustrations are beautifully drawn.
BIBLIO: 1998, Lerner Publications, Ages 7 to 10, $14.95
REVIEWER: Debby Willett
FORMAT: Picture Book
ISBN: 1575050838
REVIEWED FOR: Christian Library Journal, Winter 2000, Print Version
©2010
Reprinted from Christian Library Journal, with permission
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