Annie Cottringer
Illustrated by Alex T. Smith
By day, Eliot Jones is a quiet child. He reads his books and takes care of his goldfish. However, when midnight strikes, Eliot Jones becomes a superhero! The adventures he has after midnight call on his many skills. He hangs from a helicopter to return missing teddy bears. As an expert lion tamer, he is able to return lions that have escaped from the local zoo. His skill as a champion swimmer helps save a ship destined to crash on rocks and sailors from the sea. Eliot Jones is a great help with the Queen in returning her jewels, using his skill as an excellent sleuth. From there, his adventures become more dangerous, calling on courage and ingenuity. It is no question that when his superhero tasks are complete, Eliot Jones is tired and quiet during the day.
The typeset and colorful illustrations are creative and add to the whimsy of the story. This book is a fun read for the age group and adds a little mystery to the activities of young Eliot Jones after midnight.
BIBLIO: 2009, Tiger Tales, Ages 3 – 7, $7.95.
REVIEWER: Debby Willett
FORMAT: Picture Book
ISBN: 978-1-58925-416-9
REVIEWED FOR: Children’s Literature, Online Version, 5/24/10
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Ned’s New Home
Kevin Tseng
Apples and apple pies … Ned just loved both. That was until his apple home began to rot and drip apple juice. Finally, Ned had to find a new home, but it wasn’t quite that easy. First Ned tried a pear, but it kept wobbling away. Next, Ned tried a watermelon, but it was too big. When Ned tried the blueberries, they just kept rolling away. The lemon was too sour, and Ned got lost in the green of the kiwi. Finally, Ned found a bunch of juicy red cherries. Each fruit Ned tried just wasn’t the same as the apple he used to live in. He was not ready for the big adventure that would lead to his new home, but he didn’t give up. Ned’s friends would enjoy his new home almost as much as he did.
The colorful watercolor illustrations bring the text to life and small children will delight in the simple story about a worm!
BIBLIO: 2009, Tricycle Press, Ages 3 - 5, $14.99
REVIEWER: Debby Willett
FORMAT: Picture Book
ISBN: 978-1-582-46297-4
REVIEWED FOR: Children’s Literature, Online Version, 9/27/09
Apples and apple pies … Ned just loved both. That was until his apple home began to rot and drip apple juice. Finally, Ned had to find a new home, but it wasn’t quite that easy. First Ned tried a pear, but it kept wobbling away. Next, Ned tried a watermelon, but it was too big. When Ned tried the blueberries, they just kept rolling away. The lemon was too sour, and Ned got lost in the green of the kiwi. Finally, Ned found a bunch of juicy red cherries. Each fruit Ned tried just wasn’t the same as the apple he used to live in. He was not ready for the big adventure that would lead to his new home, but he didn’t give up. Ned’s friends would enjoy his new home almost as much as he did.
The colorful watercolor illustrations bring the text to life and small children will delight in the simple story about a worm!
BIBLIO: 2009, Tricycle Press, Ages 3 - 5, $14.99
REVIEWER: Debby Willett
FORMAT: Picture Book
ISBN: 978-1-582-46297-4
REVIEWED FOR: Children’s Literature, Online Version, 9/27/09
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