Koalas on Parade
Written by Brenna and Vicki Harding
Illustrated by Chris Bray-Cotton
Reviewed by Da'Jon M., Minnesota, age 8
The book's title is Koalas on Parade. The authors are Brenna and Vicki Harding. The illustrator is Chris Bray-Cotton. The book is good. The kids in the story are in 1st and 2nd grades. The story is in Australia, but it doesn’t look like in Finding Nemo. The story is about this girl going to a parade and it was a contest. She wants to win the contest. She dresses up as a koala and throws gum leaves.
The book reminds me of my life because I’ve gotten dressed up as a dragon and a skeleton for Halloween. I think the pictures in the book were painted. I liked them. I think other kids would like the book because it’s exciting.
And Tango Makes Three
Written by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
Illustrated by Henry Cole
Reviewed by Andie A., Minnesota, age 10
And Tango Makes Three is a wonderful book about two male penguins named Silo and Roy adopting an egg that came to be Tango. It's also about two male penguins doing what the other penguin couples do, but using a rock for an egg and finally getting a real egg that hatched Tango the baby penguin. It takes place in New York City in Central Park Zoo. It was written in 2005, so not too long ago. There were so many newspaper articles about it, and the authors thought it would make a good picture book. The zookeeper got the egg from another penguin couple that had two eggs and only could take care of one, so the zookeeper gave the other one to Silo and Roy. So that's how Silo and Roy became Tango's daddies.
And Tango Makes Three is a wonderful book. I'd recommend it for people ages 3 to 9. It's also fun for teachers and parents. It has lots of information about penguins. It's based on a true story. I like And Tango Makes Three so much.
Two Moms, the Zark, and Me
Written by Johnny Valentine
Illustrated by Angelo Lopez
Reviewed by Charlie D., British Columbia, age 9
The story is about a lost boy who misplaces his moms at the park and wanders into the zoo, where he meets a Zark. He goes on a ride and then meets the McFinks. The McFinks are not too sure about the type of family the boy has. I like the pictures, the adventure, and the ending. I would give it five out of five stars!
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