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Apples and Robins
The simplicity of this book is brilliant and refreshing; a useful option for art classrooms.
An irresistible introduction to the god and to Greek mythology in general.
Tokyo Digs a Garden
This title could be used in a wide variety of academic disciplines, including science, art, social studies, and language arts.
Happy Birthday, Alice Babette
It's unlikely that the book's audience will have heard of this couple, but no matter; a birthday surprise upturned and righted is always cause for delight.—Daryl Grabarek, School Library Journal
It is Alice Babette's birthday, and her friend Gertrude is planning a surprise dinner. While disaster is being brewed (but poetry written), Alice takes herself for a day out. Adult fans of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas can nudge each other at the story's allusions; all can enjoy the airy illustrations of Paris in April and the affectionately funny portrait of a legendary friendship.
Given that its conclusion depends on everyone's favorite recipe from The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book, the audience for this elegant bonne bouche is a little hard to see, but let's just roll with it. It is Alice Babette's birthday; her friend Gertrude is planning a surprise dinner; Gertrude can't cook; et voilà. While disaster is being brewed (but poetry written) at 27 rue de Fleurus, Alice takes herself for a day out, walking through Paris, riding a carousel, and even foiling a robbery. Adult fans of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas can nudge each other at the story's allusions (the brownies; Gertrude writing a poem about a rose); child readers might...oh, who am I kidding? All, however can enjoy Qin Leng's airy ink and digital-color illustrations of April in Paris and the affectionately funny portrait of a legendary friendship. roger sutton
Gator Dad
This is great fun as a read-aloud, and early readers will enjoy the challenge of independent reading as well.
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