July 15th, 2017
“Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 What did you like about the book? …I am a major Marie-Louise Gay fan so the illustrations done in India ink, watercolor, ink and colored pencils won me over immediately. Maurice is a very cute, lovable, lazy dog and the story is wonderful. Anything you did […]
July 14th, 2017
“Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 What did you like about the book? …This is one in the series on Timo the Rabbit. All are charming, enhanced by the wonderfully colorful and detailed illustrations by Dean Griffiths. Anything you did not like about this book? Not a thing.” —Katrina Yurenka, Moderator, Youth Services Book […]
Posted in Timo's Party
July 12th, 2017
“Princess Pistachio and Maurice the Magnificent is Marie-Louise Gay’s third tale about a scheming little red-haired nutter named Pistachio Shoelace. An ode to children’s devotion to their pets and their ensuing adventures…With striking details (Dog snores like a frog with a cold), Gay captures the best and worst of pets…Gay’s charming pen, ink, and watercolour drawings are […]
July 7th, 2017
“I liked the way the book showed that everybody has undiscovered talents, despite first impressions. I also liked the way the situation led to new understanding for both Pistachio and Madeline, and modeled a good way to deal with issues between friends. My only difficulty with the plot was when Dog ate an eraser at school….Unfortunately, […]
July 5th, 2017
“For fans who have been waiting for a new adventure with Princess Pistachio, your wait is over! She is as feisty and positive as ever…[R]ead this new book from the incomparable Marie-Louise Gay. You won’t be disappointed!” Click here to read the full review
July 4th, 2017
“Irrepressible Princess Pistachio is back in all her enthusiastic glory….Gay’s easy, breezy syntax is wonderfully descriptive even as it skillfully addresses life lessons about friendship, self-involvement, and forgiveness. The cast of characters is eccentric and diverse, and teacher Mr. Grumblebrain’s name is wonderfully inventive. Ink, watercolor, and colored pencil illustrations are full of life and […]
June 29th, 2017
“Gr 1-3–This lighthearted story about a young girl and her lazy dog will entice young readers who are venturing into chapter books….Illustrations depicting Pistachio’s classmates’ laughter during show and tell and the series of dogs trying out for the Doggone Theater’s lead role (from trumpeting Chihuahuas to a beagle balancing a teacup on her nose) […]
Posted in Princess Pistachio and Maurice the Magnificent, Uncategorized
June 21st, 2017
“This early chapter book offers a relatable story for intermediate readers, who will empathize with the frustrations of waiting for a younger sibling to become old enough to be a playmate. Cartoonish character illustrations on most pages enhance the text. VERDICT A sweet and tender addition for libraries looking for more new sibling materials or […]
Posted in Waiting for Sophie
June 20th, 2017
“This book for early readers is charming…. I liked the big brother, big sister story here. Liam is a good big brother, patient and caring. I also liked how the adults didn’t fit stereotypes. The drawings are simple, but engaging, and show the emotions of the different characters vividly. I also liked how the sometimes […]
Posted in Waiting for Sophie
June 15th, 2017
“A cute story that teaches children about patience. It’s especially perfect for parents to read to their small (only) child when there’s another on the way. Carmen Mok does a wonderful job with the illustrations and I love the color palette she chose…. Sarah Ellis has a way with words; I would read more books […]
Posted in Waiting for Sophie
