1 comments about Mother Bear's Picnic (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear) (Festival Reader).

1. This story does not have any of the charachter or imagination of the original series which my son adores. The sappy story is convoluted and hard for a young child to follow. There is no narrative 'pay-off' and the illustrastions wholly lack the depth of the Sendack versions of the characters. My son read it twice a year ago and has never picked it up again.

3 comments about Hannah and the Seven Dresses.

1. Along with a delightful story, the reader will find every page a wonder to explore. Collages of fabrics in various textures and designs, with bits and pieces pulled from the sewing basket to accompany them, add enormously to the pleasure of this book. An added treat is the stuffed elephant (not mentioned in the text) that accompanies Hannah throughout the book.



2. I was fortunate enough to meet and take a workshop with Ms. Joselyn at the Young Authors Confrence in Montreal in 1998. It was then that I read "Hannah and the Seven Dresses". I found it to be an adorable and lovable story for younger children. I enjoyed it very much even being 12 years old.



3. Marthe Jocelyn's "Hannah and the Seven Dresses" has perfectly charming illustrations! Hannah is a young girl who has difficulty figuring out what to wear--mostly because her mother, an accomplished seamstress, has made her so many pretty dresses. Hannah soon figures out how to get dressed each morning without having to dither over her dresses, but when her birthday comes along, the problem presents itself anew. Which of her splendid outfits is most fitting for a birthday party?

   The story is not nearly as strong as the illustrations, which are superb. Jocelyn has employed all manner of fabrics, beading, trim, and more to create utterly captivating and colorful illustrations which present each dress with loving care and detail. No wonder Hannah has difficulty choosing--each dress is a marvel!

1 comments about Pooh and the Storm That Sparkled (Winnie the Pooh First Reader).

1. This is Winnie the Pooh at his best. All of these 1st readers are just wonderful books to read to my 4 and 2 year old. They have messages of love, charity, hope and happiness

No comments about Groundhog Day (Let's See Library).

No comments about Celebrate Chinese New Year with the Fong Family (Stories to Celebrate).

No comments about Cumpleanos Feliz / Happy Birthday (Simon) (Simon).

No comments about Emily's Birthday (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear) (Festival Reader).

No comments about El Cinco De Mayo (On My Own Holidays).

No comments about Juneteenth (On My Own Holidays).

No comments about A Happy New Year's Day.