Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN Two powerhouses team up to bring young readers a sweet and inspiring autobiography of one girl who made her dream a reality. Vegbooks contributors Jennifer and Jessica (not once, but twice!) have fawned over Patrick McDonnell’s work, but now they and you too can appreciate his artistic style and prose [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Patrick McDonnell'
Me … Jane
June 27th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Books
Tags:Africa·ALSC Notable Childrens Book·Animals·Biography·Carolyn M. Mullin·Charlotte Zolotow Award·Chimpanzees·Early Elementary·Eggs·Female Protagonist·Jane Goodall·New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2011·Patrick McDonnell·Preschoolers
Hug Time
July 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By JENNIFER GANNETT With Hug Time, Patrick McDonnell, longtime cartoonist and creator of “Mutts” (as well as the artist behind New Jersey’s animal friendly license plate), has crafted another winner. The sweet rhyming cadence and nicely balanced illustrations happily hook adults and children as they follow Jules the Kitten. Jules is feeling a little [...]
Tags:Climate Change·Jennifer Gannett·Kittens·Monkeys·Patrick McDonnell·Polar Bears·Preschoolers·Wildlife
The Gift of Nothing
June 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY Fans of Patrick McDonnell’s Wag! will love The Gift of Nothing. Featuring the adorable characters from his comic strip Mutts, the plot of this story can be summed up in a ten-word riddle. Q: What do you give a friend who has everything? A: Nothing. Of course, like everything else Mr. McDonnell [...]
Tags:Cats·Companion Animals·Consumerism·Dogs·Early Elementary·Eco-Friendly Kids Books·Environment·Environmental Children's Literature·Illustration·Mutts·Patrick McDonnell·Preschoolers
Wag!
March 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY Why does Earl’s tail wag – fwip fwip fwip? Young readers will love the simple storyline of this book and its use of repetition, and parents will adore Patrick McDonnell‘s sweet little mutt and his appreciation of just about everything. Mr. McDonnell is a hero for animals and the people who [...]
Tags:Cats·Dogs·Early Elementary·Good for Toddlers·Mutts·Patrick McDonnell·Preschoolers




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