The Horn Book Guide

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Schwarz, Viviane

Timothy and the Strong Pajamas

40 pp. | Scholastic/Levine | March, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-545-03329-9 $16.99

(2) K-3 Timothy's mother's sturdy mending transforms his favorite pajamas into super pajamas. Heroic rescues ensue until the pajamas rip, losing their power. It's a beguiling premise, affectionately developed in boldly limned illustrations where comic book–style dialogue balloons are supplemented with narrative; meanwhile, frames and vignettes open into imaginative vistas, bright with saturated colors. Lively, funny, and true to the spirit of play.

Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2008