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Children's Book ReviewsPage Two of TwoWake Up, Goodnight Charlotte Zolotow, artist Pamela PaparoneHarper Growing Tree, Feb., 1998.Storybook, 10 pages. Ages: 1 and up. ISBN: 0694010324. Ordering information: Amazon.com. | Amazon.co.uk 
Surprise! Two books in one! The dual sides, which involve
turning the book around, will fascinate your child. You can
start from either side depending on the time of day or your
child's mood and enjoy a delightful story by one of the most
respected children's authors, Charlotte Zolotow. On one side,
different animals are vividly portrayed going through the
everyday rounds of waking up like getting out of bed, brushing
teeth, eating breakfast and going out to play. Although the text
is simple, it cheerfully calls for baby to wake up! When it's
time for bed, just turn the book over for a soothing bedtime
story. Mama Bear is cuddled up with Baby Bear reading a story.
Bunking bunnies listen to the whisper of the trees and a kitty
holds her doll as shooting stars and a crescent moon shine
overhead. Finally, all the baby animals are peacefully asleep
in their own houses as the book ends with a simple "goodnight."
Whether waking up or going to sleep, the mood is appropriately
set for your child's favorite and comforting routines.
-- Nancy Littlejohn Do You Know New? by Jean Marzollo, artist Mari TakabayashiHarperFestival, Feb., 1998.Board Book, 12 pages Ages: newborn and up ISBN: 0694008702. Ordering information: Amazon.com. | Amazon.co.uk 
From the moment infants and toddlers spot the bright red cover
with big blonde baby they will want to grab this book and go.
Don't let them get too far, though, because there are even more
of the fun and funny illustrations inside. Little ones love to
look at pictures of other little ones and there are plenty of
those along with a hilarious cow and, best of all, a real mirror
at the end for them to see themselves. Be sure to point out
the colors and the patterns along the way, and make much of
the mooing of the cow. (Come on now. Let yourself go. The more
you moo the more they'll coo.) Play peek-a-boo with the baseball
capped boy and really carry on over your child's face in the
mirror. The text is rhythmic and rhymes which makes for great
reading aloud. Try to get a beat going as you and your baby
enjoy this book together.
-- Nancy Littlejohn Click Here for Children's Book Reviews Page One Return to Book Reviews Index ** To visit the archives of children's books reviewed in The IWJ, please click here. |