The Talking Potatoes
Wherein two small fry review children's books and other fine things.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Saturday, October 31, 2009
STICK MAN by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
This time, Small Potato reviews her favorite new holiday book, STICK MAN, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Arthur A. Levine Books). Donaldson and Scheffler are the team that created THE FISH WHO CRIED WOLF. (Tiddler!)
Labels:
axel scheffler,
funny,
julia donaldson,
picture books
Friday, August 28, 2009
Superfudge by Judy Blume and Bad to the Bone by Lucy A. Nolan
Look! The Potato Patch is expanding! Now you can watch Small and Ida's Potato Pals talk SUPERFUDGE by Judy Blume and BAD TO THE BONE by Lucy A. Nolan.
Labels:
judy blume,
lucy a. nolan,
mg,
potato pals
The Boy Who Went Ape: by Benjamin James Watson and Richard Jesse Watson
How much do we love this book? Let the Talking Potatoes count the ways...
Sunday, July 5, 2009
An Interview with Justina "Chin" Chen
Small and Ida sit down with the talented and delighftul Justina "Chin" Chen, author of THE PATCH, NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH AND A FEW WHITE LIES, GIRL OVERBOARD, and NORTH OF BEAUTIFUL. (Note: You'll find these under Justina Chen Headley in your favorite library or book store.)
She even spilled secrets about her work in progress--a fantasy novel set in the most ethereal place imaginable.
She even spilled secrets about her work in progress--a fantasy novel set in the most ethereal place imaginable.
Labels:
justina chen,
picture books,
young adult novel
Friday, July 3, 2009
Let's Hear It for the Boys
The Talking Potatoes review A COUPLE OF BOYS HAVE THE BEST WEEK EVER by Marla Frazee and NO, DAVID! by David Shannon.
It must be a boy week at the Tater Farm.
It must be a boy week at the Tater Farm.
Labels:
david shannon,
funny,
marla frazee,
picture books
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