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K-3
Green Light Readers series.
Illustrated by
Ed Briant.
It's Valentine's Day, and best pals Petal (an elephant) and Poppy (a rhino) have a mystery on their hands: someone is showering them with presents and cards, but who? Beginning readers will take pleasure in spotting the answer long before Petal and Poppy do, thanks to the gently humorous illustrations. It's a sweet celebration of the holiday--and of friendship and gratitude.
32 pp.
| Houghton
| April, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-0-544-11477-7$12.99
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PaperISBN 978-0-544-11380-0$3.99
(4)
K-3
Green Light Readers series.
Illustrated by
Ed Briant.
Best pals Petal, an elephant, and Poppy, a rhino, are quite the odd couple. Worrywart Petal plays tuba; Poppy is a "BANZAI!"-shouting scuba diver. In their first outing, Petal's tuba-playing rescues Poppy. In Penguin, Poppy handles Petal's germaphobia (among other issues) when a visitor arrives. At times, Poppy's voice sounds too grown-up, but the comic book–style illustrations offer a fresh approach to easy readers. Review covers these Green Light Readers titles: Petal and Poppy and Petal and Poppy and the Penguin.
32 pp.
| Houghton
| April, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-0-544-13770-7$12.99
|
PaperISBN 978-0-544-13330-3$3.99
(4)
K-3
Green Light Readers series.
Illustrated by
Ed Briant.
Best pals Petal, an elephant, and Poppy, a rhino, are quite the odd couple. Worrywart Petal plays tuba; Poppy is a "BANZAI!"-shouting scuba diver. In their first outing, Petal's tuba-playing rescues Poppy. In Penguin, Poppy handles Petal's germaphobia (among other issues) when a visitor arrives. At times, Poppy's voice sounds too grown-up, but the comic book–style illustrations offer a fresh approach to easy readers. Review covers these Green Light Readers titles: Petal and Poppy and Petal and Poppy and the Penguin.
(4)
K-3
Green Light Readers series.
Illustrated by
Ed Briant.
After spooking "scaredy-cat" elephant Petal, rhino Poppy removes her mask and explains, "But it is still me. See?" Roles are soon reversed when Poppy is frightened by a haunted house, and Petal bravely befriends a ghost. ("It is only a costume," Petal tells herself.) But could it be a real ghost? The text and friendly comic book–style illustrations suggest conflicting answers, befuddling readers.
217 pp.
| Houghton
| May, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-618-95961-7$16.99
(2)
YA
Dissociative and partially amnesiac following an unknown trauma, Blue sets off cross-country to return to the coastal home she remembers. Readers in it for the amnesia mystery will be disappointed by the slow pace, but those interested in the psychological landscape will appreciate the sympathetic portraits of people who fit best in the margins, and the overall optimistic vision of human nature.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2013
40 pp.
| Farrar/Foster
| February, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-0-374-32300-4$16.99
(3)
K-3
Homebunny Cordelia would rather stay on terra firma than join her bunny BFF Felicity on a hot-air balloon ride. While Cordelia worries, Felicity gets more of a thrill than she bargained for. She finally makes it home for pie...and is soon planning her next adveture. The childlike charm of Jahn-Clough's unfussy story and cozy paintings is authentic and satisfying.
200 pp.
| Houghton/Lorraine
| April, 2007
|
TradeISBN 978-0-618-77366-4$16.00
(2)
YA
Sixteen-year-old Penelope is depressed, lonely, and still guilty over an accident that killed her little brother ten years before. Her fixation on love and sex as cure-alls leads to unhealthy crushes and failed relationships. The plot centers on her determination to graduate early and her relationship with her irresponsible mother. Jahn-Clough's prose is artfully stilted but infused with startling flashes of beauty.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2007
32 pp.
| Houghton/Lorraine
| March, 2004
|
TradeISBN 0-618-40741-3$$15.00
(3)
K-3
Living alone on opposite sides of the hill, lonely Camille and Franzi finally meet one day on top of the hill. Though they discover that each has a house too small for two, they find an inventive solution. Jahn-Clough's stylized illustrations with their Eastern European flavor are a simple accompaniment to this tale of a problem-solving pair.
32 pp.
| Houghton/Lorraine
| March, 2003
|
TradeISBN 0-618-23951-0$$15.00
(3)
K-3
Alicia faces a dilemma when her four friends ask which one of them is her best friend. After thinking and playing with her dog Neptune, she concludes that each friend, even Neptune, offers a special talent: Mitchell is her "best soccer friend," Charlotte is her "best painting friend," and so on--and Neptune is her "best dog friend." The bold color illustrations artfully balance detail and white space to convey a striking design.
32 pp.
| Houghton/Lorraine
| September, 2001
|
TradeISBN 0-618-08220-4$$15.00
(3)
PS
Simon and Molly are "the best of friends," but then Hester arrives, and Simon feels left out. When the children realize that both Hester and Simon have different skills to contribute, the friendship expands to accommodate all three. Jahn-Clough's brightly clad children, outlined in black, cavort on the page; her simple illustrations deftly reflect the story's emotions.
32 pp.
| Houghton/Lorraine
| March, 2000
|
TradeISBN 0-618-00980-9$$15.00
(3)
K-3
Simon comes over to play hide-and-seek, but he can't find his best friend, Molly. A strange girl wearing a large hat, sunglasses, and a feather boa arrives and tries to help him find her. When they fail, Simon is too sad to play with the stranger, until she reveals that she is Molly, just playing a trick on her friend. Childlike paintings with bright swaths of color and wide brush strokes work well with the uncomplicated text.
32 pp.
| Houghton/Lorraine
| March, 1999
|
TradeISBN 0-395-93545-8$$15.00
(4)
K-3
When a boy moves in next door, a young girl makes a friend. They play together happily until a fight over a toy results in the boy's stuffed rabbit's being damaged. The girl realizes it's not fun to play alone, and she has an idea that repairs both the rabbit and their friendship. The richly colored illustrations with strong black outlines are more effective than the somewhat flat text.
32 pp.
| Houghton/Lorraine
| January, 1998
|
TradeISBN 0-395-87003-8
(3)
K-3
A small counting book, only five inches square, contains a great deal of fun as one small house fills up with animals, children, and monsters while readers count up to ten and down again. Jahn-Clough's bright primary colors and primitive style give a childlike feel to the celebration. The playful ending--instead of leaving the empty house alone, two children make it their home--reinforces the tone.