Yet sophisticated.” —Booklist, Starred Review“An understated, reflective, and loving portrayal that also serves as a celebration of wonder and wandering.” —The Horn Book Magazine“Starkly beautiful and clever.” — Inis Magazine“This is a frosty little whimsy with enough of an edge, between the hint at reality for the seals and the bear’s snarl at a human interloper, to be interesting, and Barnett deftly wields a tidy, P. Where is he going? What does he want?A Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of 2021A Chicago Public Library, New York Public Library, and Amazon Best Book of 2020★ “Mesmerizing.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review★ “A winning must.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review★ “Perfect.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review★ “Succinct. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human.Mac's adventure takes him on a top-secret museum night watch, zip-lining in Italy with his trusty corgi sidekick, and on an undercover mission in the heart of enemy territory. Layers of rough, grainy paper create snowdrifts as well as simply cut creatures, and touches of shadow and black pigment are almost the only contrast until the bear goes into a literal deep dive and everything, including the bear himself, turns into an inviting sky blue.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s BooksEngland is in trouble! A priceless violin has been stolen, and there's only one person who can help: Mac B., kid spy. The book’s opening visuals draw on the titular joke, with the bear’s black nose and eyes gradually emerging out of solid whiteness, but the art soon resolves into endearingly casual cut and torn paper collage.Can Jack stop his naughty robot clones before they destroy the town?★ “You better watch out for this excellent early reader.” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review“Jack is a rule-proof bundle of bunny-eared id who does as he pleases, and therein lies his considerable charm.” — The Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books“Barnett makes creative use of a limited and largely decodable vocabulary for comedic effect, which invites beginners to read with expression and confidence. But one Jack was already too many. It's a lab kit! Jack goes into the shed to experiment and doesn't come out until he's made another Jack and another Jack and another.
List Of 'S Games For School Series Promises AnThough he lives in Rome, a city filled with history and adventure, he is confined to a hair salon. How will Jack escape, and will the Lady and Rex be happier with the new Jack?★ "You better watch out for this excellent early reader." — Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewPaolo the dachshund is trapped. In a case of mistaken identity, the Lady takes the koala home and leaves Jack stuck in the cage. But when Jack gets hungry, he sneaks into a koala's cage to steal some snacks. His series promises an energetic romp through the good, the bad, and the bunny.” — The Horn Book MagazineJack, Rex, and the Lady visit the zoo. The text and illustrations work in tandem, sharing the weight of the narrative and blurring the lines between the picture book and easy reader genres while conforming to the physical specifications of the latter.![]() Charmer.” — Wall Street Journal“Barnett's theatrical narrator works in tandem with the hilariously pompous pooch to carry this rib-tickling romp with infectious bravado. Keane’s illustrations recall gorgeous pastel crayons swept across the page, capturing the elegance of Rome and the charm of the adorable pooch at the heart of the story.”“Joyful…Claire Keane’s illustrations evoke the noise and vitality of Rome at its most rewarding. Barnett’s text is simple but imbued with a sense of dramatic beauty and humor. Readers will cheer the daring of this bighearted dog, whose story shows that even the smallest among us can achieve great things.★ “ bighearted tale that champions honor for honor’s sake.”★ "Both Keane's art and Barnett's plucky hero give the big city of Rome an exciting and inviting feel, making it a delightful adventure for readers and travelers of all ages." — Shelf Awareness, Starred Review"In a single day, Paolo wins over the dogs of Rome, its people, and the pope he’ll just as easily endear himself to readers." — School Library Journal“Readers will be endeared to Paolo instantly, with his lust for life and pluckiness in the face of adversity. Join our hero as he discovers the wonders of Rome: the ruins, the food, the art, the opera, and—of course—the cats. And then, one day, he escapes! Paolo throws himself into the city, finding adventure at every turn. Once again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been recovered from a double agent. A pair of wordless spreads even gives the pup a wild rumpus.… Molto bene!”The Queen of England calls on Mac B. The beautifully textured architecture and action sequences harken back to classic picture-books artists like Ludwig Bemelmans, Dr. Outlook for mac 2011 exc_bad_accessAnd his old archnemesis! Is the KGB man behind this birdnapping? Can Mac get the ravens to safety? It's time for an epic, top secret smackdown between these two secret agents!★ "Barnett and Lowery bring the funny to the serious art of espionage in a perfect interplay of text and illustration. Or Britain is ruined! In Iceland, Mac discovers secret submarines, hungry polar bears, mysterious blueprints. And the world headquarters of Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's video game skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video Game World Championships?"Barnett takes his readers on a fun-filled ride.Barnett's tone throughout the story is humorous, lighthearted, and a little glib, and the over-the-top story is sure to appeal to many readers.” — Kirkus ReviewsRavens have been stolen from the Tower of London! Mac B.'s top-secret mission? Travel to Iceland and retrieve the ravens.
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