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24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503807785$18.95
(4)
K-3
Beginning Sports series.
Appropriate for young elementary-age children, this series provides brief, motivational introductions to a variety of sports. Appealing color photos complement easy-to-read but minimal texts (written in both second and third person) covering each sport's equipment, clothing, and rules, along with suggestions on how to keep safe while participating. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Beginning Sports titles: Cross-Country Skiing, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Ice Fishing, and T-Ball.
(3)
4-6
While ice fishing, Charlie catches a talking, emerald-eyed fish who offers her a wish in exchange for its release. More wishes follow, with increasingly unexpected results, until Charlie determines how to help her family when her college-student sister, Abby, becomes addicted to heroin. This magical-realism story is a thoughtful take on the opiate crisis's reach and one family's struggle to cope.
(4)
4-6
Survive! series.
Illustrated by
Kirbi Fagan.
Each formulaic standalone story finds children navigating seemingly impossible disaster situations: for example, twins Andy and Tony mistake the eye of a tornado for its aftermath and a dormant volcano erupts during Cam's family's Hawaiian vacation. Rapid pacing, vividly rendered scenes, and clever protagonists make for heart-stopping adventures. Serviceable black-and-white illustrations break up the short texts. Back matter includes related survival tips. Glos. Review covers the following Survive! titles: Blizzard, Lost, Tornado, and Volcano.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-682-8$18.95
(4)
K-3
Xtreme Fishing series.
These informative and clearly written introductions to various fishing techniques, equipment, and common sought-after species are accompanied by close-up color photos (many of which are split awkwardly across the gutter); the books also highlight some of the dangers confronting fishermen. "Xtreme Fact" sidebars supplement the narratives. There are three other spring 2015 books in this series. Glos., ind. This review covers the following Xtreme Fishing titles: Fly Fishing, Ice Fishing, and Spearfishing.
32 pp.
| Minnesota
| November, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-0-87351-866-6$16.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Steve Johnson
&
Lou Fancher.
Grandpa and grandson go ice fishing in this pseudo counting book written in verse. The book's strong suit is the evocative collage-style paintings capturing the historical essence of this northern pastime--with faded lures, maps, and scraps of old newspaper peppering the background. Unfortunately, the unwieldy meter is crowded with too many syllables and the counting backbone lacks consistent organization.
32 pp.
| North-South
| October, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7358-4048-5$16.95
(4)
PS
Illustrated by
Kazuo Iwamura.
Seven little mice share adventures that require cooperation and creative problem solving. In School, they form a "Mouse Train" to travel to school. In Ice, they build a special sled to help their mother overcome her fear of slipping on the ice. Both stories end abruptly, but the charmingly detailed illustrations and engaging characters have lots of appeal. Review covers these titles: Seven Little Mice Go to School and Seven Little Mice Have Fun on the Ice.
32 pp.
| Alaska
| October, 1998
|
TradeISBN 0-88240-504-7$$15.95
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
David Rubin.
Five-year-old Kitaq, a contemporary Yup'ik boy, has never been ice fishing. Although it's a long day of walking in the cold, his grandfather agrees that Kitaq is old enough to go. The oil paintings capture the brilliant colors of the region, Kitaq's excitement, and how proud his parents and grandfather are of him. The narrative is complemented by a lengthy note about the Yup'ik village of Kwethluk. Glos.
32 pp.
| HarperCollins
| October, 1998
|
TradeISBN 0-06-027592-8$$14.95
(3)
K-3
Ivan and Olaf are best friends and fierce competitors, especially as they compete to catch the legendary fish, Methuselah, during an ice fishing contest. Methuselah can't stand their bickering and makes his own plans. Told with a strong storytelling voice, this comic tale carries a message about friendship. Crisp and dramatic watercolors are an integral part of the book's strong impact.