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Marcero, Deborah
3 Reviews
(3)
K-3
For show-and-tell, Rose wants to discover something that hasn't been found before, but she doesn't know where to look for it. So she draws maps and follows them into the sky, sea, mountains, and beyond. Does Rose find what she's looking for, or has she created it herself? Marcero's intricate mixed-media illustrations, particularly of Rose's many maps, bring this imaginative journey to life.
Reviewer: Mariko Turk
(3)
K-3
After her dog Crayon's death, Rosie finds everything "cold" and "colorless." Searching for a missing kitten draws Rosie out of her gray world; she allows herself to remember Crayon--in glorious color--and open her heart to new friends. With honesty, warmth, and a little humor, this gentle story celebrates a child's love for a pet while honoring the difficult (possibly first) experience of grieving.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(3)
K-3
What makes young bear Ursa different from her peers? Her imagination, which leads her to believe that she can learn to fly. Although various methods fail her, she ultimately finds a way to soar. The story is further elevated by multifaceted art that features diagrams, background cityscapes, and Ursa's little brother's rotation of T-shirts with encouraging sayings ("Fly," "Believe," etc.).
Reviewer: Nell Beram
3 reviews