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Kokopelli & the Butterfly by Michael Sterns: Joseph V. Cioffi (Line Drawings): Gayle Deal (Special Effects)
The following review was contributed by: Lily Azerad-Goldman Recently, I had the good fortune to attend a book reading of a children's book entitled KOKOPELLI & THE BUTTERFLY. In this case, the story -teller was the author himself, Michael Sterns, whose animated reading of his book mesmerized adults and children alike. First Nation's legendary character, KOKOPELLI, carries the torch of love, friendship and compassion from town to town until he is invited to view the prized...
(No rating) 1-1-1970 Views: 4967

I Love The Alphabet by Dar Hosta (Author) Dar Hosta (Illustrator)
The following review was contributed by: Lily Azerad-Goldman Artist and Author I LOVE THE ALPHABET is the second offering from Dar Hosta, author and illustrator par excellence. She has managed to perfect her talent following the publication of her first book I LOVE THE NIGHT which was already a little masterpiece. A graduate in creative writing, Dar Hosta’s darling alphabet stanzas wonderfully convey her playful and warm personality. Engaging as ever, Dar Hosta’s illustrations...
(No rating) 1-1-1970 Views: 3797

I Love The Night by Dar Hosta (Author) Dar Hosta (Illustrator)
The following review was contributed by: Lily Azerad-Goldman Artist and Author Every once in a while, a diamond sparkles on top of the slush pile. I LOVE THE NIGHT authored and illustrated by University of Missouri-Columbia creative writing graduate, Dar Hosta is one of these rare finds. Her spare writing and little details sparkle with wit and warmth. In a language geared to a young audience, she awakens nightly creatures. Her use of double adjectives: “ marvelously marvelous -...
(No rating) 1-1-1970 Views: 3477

The Diary of Melanie Martin: How I Survived Matt the Brat, Michelangelo, and The Leaning Tower Of Pizza by Carol Weston
The following review was contributed by: LILY AZERAD-GOLDMAN To read an interview with Carol Weston click HERE The whimsical jacket of the book The Diary of Melanie Martin: How I Survived Matt the Brat, Michelangelo, and The Leaning Tower Of Pizza illustrated by Marci Roth, informs the reader that Melanie has embarked with her family on an exciting trip to Italy. What’s more, the reader is given the opportunity to peek into Melanie’s diary without any guilt feelings. Author Carol...
(No rating) 1-1-1970 Views: 4667

TOTO OF OZ & THE SURPRISE PARTY by Roger S. Baum
The following review was contributed by LILY AZERAD-GOLDMAN The latest in a series of Roger S. Baum's children's book, Toto of Oz & The Surprise Party, is an adaptation from a book authored by this same author entitled, The SillyOZbul of Oz and Toto. To fully appreciate Toto Of Oz & The Surprise Party, one should be familiar with The Wizard of Oz, that had been created by Roger S. Baum's great grandfather, L. Frank Baum. The tale is a simple one, wherein Dorothy is invited to...
(No rating) 1-1-1970 Views: 3583

With Love From Spain: Melanie Martin by Carol Weston
The following review was contributed by: LILY AZERAD-GOLDMAN To read an interview with Carol Weston click HERE Spring break couldn’t be more fun than with the Martin family. Carol Weston’s latest in a series of diaries With love from Spain, Melanie Martin, once again creates characters that have become our believable invisible friends. Melanie is now a big girl of eleven and her brother Matt the brat is seven. Melanie’s diary candidly describes her family’s whirlwind activities,...
(No rating) 1-1-1970 Views: 3473