Showing posts with label Bookie Monster. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bookie Monster. Show all posts

Monday, August 10, 2015

Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears

Corey Rosen Schwartz and Beth Coulton gave a groovy new twist to a classic fairy tale, writing a story that literally – and literarily - rocks!

In this updated version, the most famous and adorable bear family in the literary world has a rock band, and they’re looking for the perfect lead singer – a soprano – to take their music to a higher level. Could Goldi be the golden voice they need?

Beyond hilariousness, this book is a truly fabulous work of art, in every single aspect. It’s wonderfully written, totally witty and hip, and, if all that wasn’t enough, it is also packed with the most excellent rhyme. Every verse sings, giving the story a unique musical quality that fits the concept perfectly.

Nate Wragg’s illustrations are beautiful, lovely, and extremely cute. Without losing that timeless fairy tale charm - giving each page an enchanting warm and cozy feel -, his style harmonizes a classical sweetness with a swinging upbeat groove.

Every beat is fun and marvelous, making this picture book a real delight for kids - even for the not so little ones (myself included) who have already passed the two digits (long ago).

Goldi Rocks and her furry friends have definitely earned a snug spot in my heart! 

Monday, August 3, 2015

Guess How Much I Love You

Sam McBratney’s words and Anita Jeram’s illustrations unite harmoniously in this modern classic, first published in 1994 by Walker Books.

On his way to bed, Little Nutbrown Hare decides to take the daunting task of describing his feelings for Big Nutbrown Hare, who, in turn, accepts the challenge and tries to do the same. Measuring love turns out to be much more complicated than it seemed - and the two have a great time figuring out new (and funny) ways to show how massive their fondness for each other truly is.

An ode to love, Sam’s prose is simple and sincere - perfectly crafted to reach everyone’s heart -, and its message is profound, powerful and full of enchantment.

Anita’s marvelous watercolors are the perfect complement, amplifying the warmth and fascination contained in every sentence, solacing and uplifting the soul with their overwhelming beauty.

Deeply charming and endearing, this is a story that has captivated the hearts of millions of children and adults in the past twenty years - and will, most certainly, become a favorite of many millions more.