Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Romeo and Lou Blast Off
Romeo, the penguin and Leo, the white bear are 'polar' opposites; but they work together well as a team. On a snowy day the build a pretend rocket ship. When a shooting star passes overhead, the pair are carried off on their rocket ship to a strange new land. How will they be able to get home? Written and illustrated by Derek Anderson, this imaginative story will have young readers laughing all the way to the end.
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