Review
RYLANT, Cynthia. Brownie & Pearl Take a Dip. illus. by Brian Biggs. unpaged. CIP. S & S/Beach Lane Bks. Apr. 2011. RTE $13.99. ISBN 978-1-4169-8638-6. LC 2009032468.
PreS-K–It’s a hot day, so Brownie and her cat, Pearl, decide to go for a dip in the little backyard pool. Wearing large sunglasses on their oversize heads, the two friends stick their toes in the water to cool off. The little girl giggles when Pearl falls in and gets drenched, but all is well as they lay on their towel to dry off. The bright, digitally rendered illustrations are cheerful, and the large, bold letters on white backgrounds suit the easy-reader text. However, this small slice-of-life is not much of a story. Purchase where the previous three books in the series are popular.–Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT
- School Library Journal, March 1, 2011
"The bright, digitally rendered illustrations are cheerful, and the large, bold letters on white backgrounds suit the easy-reader text."--School Library Journal
About the Author
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Brian Biggs is the author and illustrator of many books for kids, including the Tinyville Town books, the New York Times bestselling Frank Einstein series (written by Jon Scieszka), Everything Goes, and Bike & Trike by Elizabeth Verdick. Brian has worked as an art director, graphic designer, and animator for interactivity and multimedia projects. His illustrations have appeared in magazines, newspapers, advertising, posters, toys, and puzzles. He works in an old garage. Visit him at MrBiggs.com.
