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32 pp.
| Abbeville
| March, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7892-1129-3$15.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Mary Haverfield.
A boy reflects on the pros and cons of being an only child, comparing notes with his cousin, who has many siblings. Byrne tries to make the narrator sound childlike, but sometimes the text comes across as a public service announcement (e.g., "I figure 'only' doesn't have to mean lonely"). The soft, supple art features several families of different configurations.
32 pp.
| Abbeville
| October, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7892-1028-9$15.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Mary Haverfield.
A young girl spends a lot of time cuddling with Nonnie and Poppy--the grandparents who are raising her--in this affectionate but overly precious tribute to an increasingly common family situation. Soft-hued, realistic watercolor pictures portray the loving bond between the girl and her grandparents. Websites.
(4)
K-3
Ready-to-Read series.
Illustrated by
Mary Haverfield.
This easy reader features a rough biographical sketch of John Chapman, a historical American figure commonly known as Johnny Appleseed. The poorly rhymed text conveys Appleseed's passion for planting, growing, and giving away apple products while hinting at his nomadic and eccentric character. Sentimental watercolor illustrations idealistically picture Appleseed's westward travels along the Ohio River.