TWU Book Reviews

Bibliography:  Hoberman, Mary Ann. The Llama Who Had No Pajama . by Betty Fraser. Boston: Sandpiper, 1998. ISBN  9780152055714 Plot Summary: Hoberman covers varying topics in this playful and fun collection of poetry for children. The moods and tone change from poem to poem as you are taken on a journey through this book. A majority of the poems are short and have rhyme and rhythm throughout.  Critical Analysis:   Hoberman's use of several different literary terms is seen throughout this whimsical poetry book. "Clatter and Clacket!" is just one example of onomatopoeia.  Alliteration can be found in the poem, "Permutations." It can be quite the tongue twister saying, "A flea flew by a bee. The bee to flee the flea flew by a fly." Children of all ages will enjoy attempting to read these poems aloud.  Adults will find a connection with "Hello and Good-by." It is as if the author is going through the different seasons of...

Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan Bibliography: Bryan, Ashley. Beautiful Blackbird. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2003. ISBN   978-0689847318 Plot Summary:  In Africa, all the birds were beautiful colors. There was only one bird who stood out among the rest and his name was, Blackbird. The birds thought his color was beautiful because he was the only one that was black. They ask Blackbird if he would help paint them black because they want to look like that also. Blackbird makes black in his medicine gourd and painted Ringdove with beautiful black markings. After Blackbird was done painting other birds wanted to be painted too. The next day, Blackbird brought his last bit of black and stirred it up while he said, " We'll see the difference a touch of black can make. Just remember, whatever I do, I'll be me, and you'll be you." The birds are excited to have their new markings of black and surround Blackbird and sing how beautiful black ...