Saturday, June 26, 2010

School Library Journal Review

1 Zany Zoo was reviewed in the July edition of the School Library Journal.  I'm pretty happy with it - here's an excerpt:


" . . . Degman's giggle-inducing rhymes move this read-aloud story along: "2 sporty zebras in goggle and flippers / were snipping the walrus's whiskers with clippers. / One did the combing, the other the trimming, / They swept up the clippings, then all four went swimming."  Kids will enjoy hearing the catchy rhymes read multiple times.  Digital cartoon images, made to appear like hand-drawn ink sketches, capture the swift movement and playful mood.  Overall, this is a fun romp through the zoo."






17 comments:

  1. what a wonderful review! You must be thrilled! Good for you. And 1 Zany Zoo sounds like fun!

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  2. Thanks, Terry. It's a relief to get positive reviews - they're not raving about it but they're not panning it either :-)

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  3. Wow Lori, is sounds great! When is the book coming out? Me and my daughters are waiting for it. I never could spot a box of Cheerios with the book. So, well, we just will have to buy it. (I like hard covers better anyway!) Ozge

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  4. Thanks, Ozge! I have some extra little books from the Cheerios - if you want one, send me your mailing address and I'll send you one. My email is Ldegman@aol.com

    I hope you're having a wonderful summer!

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  5. Awesome review, Lori. Your book sounds amazing and so fun to read. Like Ozge, my grocery store did not double as a book store and I never found a box with your name on it.

    I would love to buy a hardcover for my preschool if they are available.

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  6. Thanks, Cat! The hardcover will be out July 20th and is already on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Borders online. Unfortunately, B&N and Borders aren't carrying the book in their stores - apparently, they're only buying authors with a track record :-(

    If you want a mini book, email your mailing address to me and I'll send you one. My email is Ldegman@aol.com

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  7. Woo Hoo! That'd be a fun one to print. Congrats and good luck as you go through the journey.

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  8. What a great review! It is such a fun story! (I've always felt sort of special since I got a sneak peak when making your book trailer) :) That's why I can't wait to buy it too!

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  9. Thanks so much, Blee! I loved the trailer you made for me. Maybe we should put it back on youtube - what do you think?

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  10. Congratulations, Lori, from a fellow Mac 79er!

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  11. Hey, who are you? Your profile pic doesn't help!

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  12. Really? So I'm a little hairier than when prowling the Jane halls--it's Dennis M.

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  13. Dennis McManus - how are you?! What are you doing these days? Are you living around here or did you move back east? Do you keep in touch with any Mac alums?

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  14. Quick rough version between morning hikes--couple years in Macomb, 15 years in Boston, 10 years in Duluth, MN, since end of May I've been working and living in Yellowstone. I'll be here til mid-October; you can check out photos on my blog. No, not in touch with any Mac alums. Good to "see" you!

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