| Picture Books by Jackie French Koller |
ONE MONKEY TOO MANY
From Harcourt Brace
Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
From Harcourt Brace
Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
* Junior Library Guild Selection
Seven mischievous monkeys wreak havoc as "one monkey too many" climbs first onto a bike
made for one, then into a golf cart for two, then into a canoe for three, and so on. The two
monkeys on the bike crash into a ditch, the three monkeys in the golf cart splash into the lake,
the four monkeys in the canoe drop over a waterfall. An infectious, rollercoaster rhythm sweeps
us up who dictate how many monkeys each scene can contain. Not even the author is spared a
dose of monkey business when "one monkey too many" pulls a grand-finale gotcha that
literally determines the uproarious fate of her book. -- Copyright © 1991 The Horn Book, Inc.
made for one, then into a golf cart for two, then into a canoe for three, and so on. The two
monkeys on the bike crash into a ditch, the three monkeys in the golf cart splash into the lake,
the four monkeys in the canoe drop over a waterfall. An infectious, rollercoaster rhythm sweeps
us up who dictate how many monkeys each scene can contain. Not even the author is spared a
dose of monkey business when "one monkey too many" pulls a grand-finale gotcha that
literally determines the uproarious fate of her book. -- Copyright © 1991 The Horn Book, Inc.
NO SUCH THING
Boyds Mills Press
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
Boyds Mills Press
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
Do You Believe in Monsters? Howard does. But his
mommy says there are no such things as monsters. And
Monster believes in boys, even though his mommy says
boys are just make believe. Join in the fun when Howard
and Monster turn the tables on their disbelieving
mommies!
mommy says there are no such things as monsters. And
Monster believes in boys, even though his mommy says
boys are just make believe. Join in the fun when Howard
and Monster turn the tables on their disbelieving
mommies!
* Junior Library Guild Selection
* Blue Ribbon Award - Bulletin of the Center of Children's Books
* Society of School Librarians Honor Book
* Bank Street College Honor Book
Primary teachers who are looking for an open-ended tale for students to complete should,
indeed, pounce on this one...Monstrously entertaining---Bulletin for the Center for Children's
Books
indeed, pounce on this one...Monstrously entertaining---Bulletin for the Center for Children's
Books
Any child who has been convinced of the presence of a monster at bedtime will feel vindicated
by the satisfying story from Koller... This tautly told tale of two stern mothers who get their
comeuppances is irresistible - KirkusÂ
by the satisfying story from Koller... This tautly told tale of two stern mothers who get their
comeuppances is irresistible - KirkusÂ
| Oldies but Goodies! |
| "This sweet, recognizable family story is well matched by humorous cartoon illustrations with child appeal"---SLJ "Pedersen's humorous watercolor illustrations depict Emily in all her naughty glory, while Peter's increasing frustrations are apparent in his facial expressions and body language. Pair this with Kevin Henkes' hilarious tale Julius, the Baby of the World (1990) about a mouse girl who dicovers she really loves the new baby brother she thought she hated." ---Booklist |
| BABY FOR SALE! from Marshall Cavendish Books Illustrated by Janet Pedersen |
| Peter has about had it with his baby sister. She drools on his toys and rips his books. She makes awful smells and very loud yells. She follows him everywhere... And now she has thrown his brand new baseball cap in the toilet! There's only one thing to do... |
School Library Journal
K-Gr 2-Seven spunky monkeys head out every day for a fun
destination. As the week progresses, one by one the animated
apes fall prey to cupid's arrows and leave their friends behind.
Then one Sunday, after the countdown is over and "the spunky
monkey count was absolutely none," the original seven friends
show up, with their spouses and babies in tow, for a rollicking
romp in the park. The bouncy, rhyming text is accompanied by
Munsinger's lively pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations.
The monkeys are appropriately attired as they grin, stomp,
pout, frown, and show off. More fun than a barrel of monkeys,
this book is sure to be a hit with the preschool to early
primary-grade crowd.-Linda Staskus, Parma Regional Library,
OH Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
K-Gr 2-Seven spunky monkeys head out every day for a fun
destination. As the week progresses, one by one the animated
apes fall prey to cupid's arrows and leave their friends behind.
Then one Sunday, after the countdown is over and "the spunky
monkey count was absolutely none," the original seven friends
show up, with their spouses and babies in tow, for a rollicking
romp in the park. The bouncy, rhyming text is accompanied by
Munsinger's lively pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations.
The monkeys are appropriately attired as they grin, stomp,
pout, frown, and show off. More fun than a barrel of monkeys,
this book is sure to be a hit with the preschool to early
primary-grade crowd.-Linda Staskus, Parma Regional Library,
OH Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
And now those rascal
monkeys are back!
monkeys are back!
| Horace the Horrible! from Marshall Cavendish Books Illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic |
Micki S. Nevett - Children's Literature
When Princess Minuette is brought to the castle of her
uncle, "Sir Horace the Horrible," while her father, the
king, has the flu, the warrior is not too happy to take
care of her. Horace is big and hulking and far too busy
with "dragons to slay, armies to vanquish" to take care
of a little girl. The two are at odds, as Horace attempts to
go about his usual duties, while Minuette remains lonely
for her father. Horace, a bit of a show-off, can't believe
that there is anything his brother can do better than he
can, until he finally follows Minuette's directions and
gives her a big hug. Ultimately, Horace realizes that
perhaps he won't miss being "horrible" so much after
all. Urbanovic's expressive illustrations fully capture the
charm of this modern fairy tale. Minuette is a clever and
winsome princess, and Horace is the ultimate,
irascible-yet-lovable knave. Both will win the hearts of
the intended audience. 2003, Cavendish Children's
Books, Ages 4 to 7.
When Princess Minuette is brought to the castle of her
uncle, "Sir Horace the Horrible," while her father, the
king, has the flu, the warrior is not too happy to take
care of her. Horace is big and hulking and far too busy
with "dragons to slay, armies to vanquish" to take care
of a little girl. The two are at odds, as Horace attempts to
go about his usual duties, while Minuette remains lonely
for her father. Horace, a bit of a show-off, can't believe
that there is anything his brother can do better than he
can, until he finally follows Minuette's directions and
gives her a big hug. Ultimately, Horace realizes that
perhaps he won't miss being "horrible" so much after
all. Urbanovic's expressive illustrations fully capture the
charm of this modern fairy tale. Minuette is a clever and
winsome princess, and Horace is the ultimate,
irascible-yet-lovable knave. Both will win the hearts of
the intended audience. 2003, Cavendish Children's
Books, Ages 4 to 7.
| Peter Spit a Seed at Sue from Viking Books Illustrated by John Manders |
This slapstick farce bounces along in rollicking rhyme accompanied by exaggerated cartoon-style
illustrations featuring round-cheeked, wide-eyed characters sporting skinny extremities and
outsized feet. The plot is simple: Four bored kids perk up a hot summer day by spitting watermelon
seeds at one another. The action escalates when they take their battle to the village square and
others get involved. The stern mayor's appearance threatens to shut down the fun until she
suddenly picks up a cream pie and lets it fly. Manders's style suits the brisk text, which uses
occasional typeface changes to enhance the rhythm. Although the farmer's rattletrap truck and
the idyllic village setting suggest an earlier time, the backwards cap on Peter's head and a
reference to "dudes in business suits" set the story squarely in the present. Light as a pie and
sweet as melon, this story should find an enthusiastic audience with parents and grandparents
nostalgic for a simpler, sillier time, who will enjoy sharing the fun with young listeners. (Picture
book. 3-6) Kirkus
illustrations featuring round-cheeked, wide-eyed characters sporting skinny extremities and
outsized feet. The plot is simple: Four bored kids perk up a hot summer day by spitting watermelon
seeds at one another. The action escalates when they take their battle to the village square and
others get involved. The stern mayor's appearance threatens to shut down the fun until she
suddenly picks up a cream pie and lets it fly. Manders's style suits the brisk text, which uses
occasional typeface changes to enhance the rhythm. Although the farmer's rattletrap truck and
the idyllic village setting suggest an earlier time, the backwards cap on Peter's head and a
reference to "dudes in business suits" set the story squarely in the present. Light as a pie and
sweet as melon, this story should find an enthusiastic audience with parents and grandparents
nostalgic for a simpler, sillier time, who will enjoy sharing the fun with young listeners. (Picture
book. 3-6) Kirkus
* 2010 Kentucky Bluegrass Award Winner