You can see more of Bob's work at his blog Whoop Dee Do.
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By: Gina Perry,
on 8/9/2012
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I know I've reviewed Bob Kolar's fabulously illustrated picture books before. Nothing Like a Puffin, written by Sue Soltis, is another gem. A fun book to read and look at, with a lesson for little ones about comparisons.
The artwork is so beautifully rendered in the simplest of forms and a gorgeous and limited palette. The way color blocks are slightly 'offset' is a subtle but lovely touch, adding depth and interest in just the right spots.
You can see more of Bob's work at his blog Whoop Dee Do.
By: Chris Singer,
on 11/10/2010
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By: Jenny Miller,
on 10/6/2010
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And what's this coming after "R"? Not "V" is for "Vampire" again? (Oh, I see, "E" was so excited by "V's" vampire act, he just called, "E" for "Encore." )
By: Jenny Miller,
on 5/11/2010
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By: Gina Perry,
on 8/9/2012
Blog: Picture Book Junkies (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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You can see more of Bob's work at his blog Whoop Dee Do.
By: Chris Singer,
on 11/10/2010
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Big Kicks by Bob Kolar
Reviewed by: Chris Singer
About the author:
Bob Kolar is the illustrator of the first AlphaOops book and the author-illustrator of BIG KICKS. He lives in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
About the book:
Biggie Bear lives in a quiet corner of a busy little town. He collects stamps, plays jazz, and enjoys being by himself. One day, the town soccer team knocks on his door, and they need BIG help. But Biggie’s never played soccer before, and once they are out on the field, they realize that maybe there is more to soccer than just being big.
My take on the book:
This is such a fun book. The illustrations are big, colorful and eye-catching to young eyes. My daughter loves the animals, and knows what soccer is from watching me kick the soccer ball in the yard.
There’s lots of great lessons about friendships, sports and differences in the story as well. Just because Biggie is big doesn’t mean he’s going to be talented at sports. Even though Biggie kind of stinks (okay, he really stinks) at soccer, he has many other talents and qualities that make him a good friend. At the end of the book, his teammates even find Biggie a way to be involved in the games and part of the team.
This has quickly become one of our favorites to read. Check out author Bob Kolar’s blog, for more of his titles and to check out some of the cool illustrations and projects he has going.
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By: Jenny Miller,
on 10/6/2010
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By Alethea Kontis
Illustrated by Bob Kolar
Candlewick Press, 2010
$15.99, ages 4-8, 40 pages
A bumbling troupe of letters jockeys for parts in a Halloween play in this adorable encore to the best-seller Alpha Oops!
As the troupe prepares for their big Halloween show, a drowsy "A" insists that "H" go first on stage for "Halloween," once again mixing up letters A-Z.
"Z," who promoted himself up the alphabet in Alpha Oops!, asserts himself once again. As soon as "H" is done with his act, "Z" shuffles forward with red eyes for "Zombie."
Just below him on the page, "N" quakes in his bed from a "Nightmare," as a spider with googly eyes dangles nearby, and what's that on the opposite page?
Don't look now, "K's" jumped into the ocean in a floatie to be a "Kraken" and "P" the "Pirate" is lashing at him from his ship.
But wait, that's not fair. "P" has commandeered "B's" role as raider of the high seas!
That was my costume, "B" the "Buccaneer" complains in his seafaring hat and peg leg, his mouth agape at the injustice of it all.
But down in the lower corner of the next page, "Z" steps forward and scolds "B." "Buck up!" he yells, acting like he's first in the alphabet, before telling "B" to find another costume.
Poor "B." It's a letter-eat-letter world. Even after "G" sprouts horns for "Goblin," "V" flutters out of a coffin for "Vampire" and "R" gets carried away by a "Raven," "B's" still stumped over what to be.
And what's this coming after "R"? Not "V" is for "Vampire" again? (Oh, I see, "E" was so excited by "V's" vampire act, he just called, "E" for "Encore." )
Backstage "B" isn't the only one with acting challenges.
"X" is feel pretty uninspired, but hey, "S" has an idea. Maybe "X" and "S" could do a duet -- "X" for "X-ray", "S" for "Skeleton"?
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By: Jenny Miller,
on 5/11/2010
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Learning to read can be an exhausting affair for little ones. There are so many new words to stretch out and recognize that it's easy to get burned out after a page or two.
That's why it's so great to find beginner books that are playful and explore ideas they can relate to, and make them feel happy and accomplished.
This spring, I've highlighted five beginner series that are certain to reduce wiggles at reading time. Some are silly, others sweet, and all are fast-paced and irresistible to look at.
Max Spaniel (Two Books)
Written and illustrated by David Catrow
Orchard Books, 2009-2010
$6.99, ages 4-8, 40 pages
A goofy, lovely pooch named Max tries to convince everyone that he's not a dog in this side-splitting series about chasing your dreams.
In every book, Max gets a wild hare to be something new and gets in one funny predicament after another.
In Dinosaur Hunt, he struts about like a great hunter and ends up creating his own prey out of garden tools, then in Funny Lunch, Max declares he's a great chef, only to realize he's made a pizza mess.
Catrow's illustrations are incredibly funny and keep readers giggling.
Elephant and Piggie, 12 Books
Written and illustrated by Mo Willems
Hyperion Books for Children,
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