A LITTLE BIT OF ROB
From Booklist Following the death of her older brother, Rob, young Lena and her parents attempt to assuage their grief and move on with their lives on an overnight crabbing expedition. As they step into their boat and set off to sea, they remember many past excursions shared with Rob. Almost every item on the boat reminds them of him, including his old sweatshirt (still smelling of baseball and outdoors) that Lena dons to keep herself warm. Although they have not yet completed the grieving process, by the story's end, they have progressed to the point of finding comfort in remembering and in sharing memories with each other. Backer's dreamy oil illustrations reflect the story's time frame and mood, moving from dark, inky hues at the beginning to sunny earth tones at the end. This entry in the Concept Book series should make a useful addition to the parenting shelf and be helpful for families in need of its message. Kay Weisman Barbara J. Turner Illustrated by Marni Backer Albert Whitman & Co. Ages 4-8 ISBN - 10:0807545775 ISBN - 13:978-0807545775 |
OUT AND ABOUT AT THE ORCHESTRA
Trumpets blast, tubas bellow, and violins sing. Musicians play many different instruments all at once, but the notes blend into an amazing symphony of sound. Full-color illustrations and fact-filled text show how the sections of the orchestra work together during rehearsal and performance. Includes a topic-related activity, an index, a Words to Know list, and fascinating Fun Facts. Barbara J. Turner Illustrated by Anne McMullen Picture Window Books Grades K-3 ISBN - 1-4048-0040-9 |
