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Laurence Pringle's Imagine a Dragon was reviewed in the April/May 2008 issue of Library Media Connection:

"The book is interesting with lots of materials without being overwhelming. It provides a good introduction to dragon myths in world literature. The pictures, done in acrylic, are strong and powerful. Most are a full page with rich colors and bold action. The book will be a great addition to any collection whose users are into the current dragon stories. Recommended."

Reviewer Betsy Ruffin takes a look at Carole Crowe's Turtle Girl in the April/May 2008 issue of Library Media Connection:

"The story conveys both the special relationship between grandmother and grandchild and death. The child's grief is realistic, and the new life, seen in the hatching of the baby sea turtles, acts as an encouragement. Acrylic pictures are nicely done and work well with the varying tones of the story. Pair this title with nonfiction items on sea turtles for an animal unit or have it available for children facing the death of a grandparent."

The April/May 2008 issue of Library Media Connection features a review of Ellen Slusky Weinstein's Everwhere the Cow Says "Moo!":

"Ellen Slusky Weinstein has taken the traditional "animal sounds" book and turned it into a fun beginning reader-foreign language lesson by using repetitive, easy-to-read text. ... Kenneth Andersson's simple digital pictures not only illustrate the animals and symbols from each country, but are sure to delight young readers as well. ... [T]his funny, entertaining picture book is sure to educate and delight readers."

Ookpik: The Travels of a Snowy Owl receives a positive review in the April/May issue of Library Media Connection:

"This educational and delightful nonfiction picture book chronicles the journey of a snowy owl during its first year of life. ... An informative introduction with a map showing Ookpik's journey helps to clarify the story for younger readers and the Author's Note allows teachers and older readers to learn more about snowy owls and their habits. Hiscock's extensive research, along with his own travels and observation allow him to create a beautifully flowing, engaging story. ... This charming picture book is sure to find its way into the hands of many readers."

A review of Jack Myers' The Puzzle of the Platypus appears in the April/May issue of Library Media Connection:

"These stories or animal mysteries were originally published in the science column of Highlights for Children magazine. The subtle, comic illustrations are a nice addition. ...[T]hese may work as a good introductory read-aloud to science units or quick reads to entice students to explore later on their own."

Reviewer Hazel Rochman writes a favorable review of Sarah Campbell's Wolfsnail in the April 1, 2008 issue of Booklist:

"...[L]ots of fascinating facts about where the snails live, how they mate, and more. Even the glossary is fun, with words ranging from cannibal and mollusc to mucus and slug. In their first book, the Campbells tell a survival story that will help youngsters discover exciting nature in their own backyards and help them understand the role of predators in the natural cycle."

In the March 2008 issue of Library Media Connection, reviewer Roxanne Welch Mills writes of Asma Mobin-Uddin's The Best Eid Ever:

"After reading this book, children will have a greater appreciation for the Muslim culture and will have no problem realizing that love is an action word. This book would be a nice read-aloud for elementary age children."