Month: August 2016

children

What’s an Apple?

Bergers Book Reviews

What's an Apple?
Author: Marilyn Singer
Illustrator: Greg Pizzoli
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed
Genre: Children
ISBN: 978-1-4197-2140-3
Pages: 24
Price: $12.95

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This red fruit may be ordinary to adults, but to children, it can be an object of wonder. In rhyming verse, this cute book describes all the many ways one can use an apple. You can eat it, juice it, or smell it in an apple pie. But you can also use it as ball, or an object in a relay race, and even juggle it.

Preschoolers are curious about everything, and introducing apples in such a fun and imaginative way will allow them to enjoy these fruits even more. What’s an Apple? is a delightful and delicious read.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

children, fantasy

My Friend Merlin

Bergers Book Reviews

My Friend Merlin
Author: Joanne Lécuyer
Illustrator: Rich Lauzon
Publisher: Topsy Books
Genre: Children / Fantasy
ISBN: 978-1-927353-44-8
Pages: 121
Price: $14.99

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Merlin needs to speak to Prince Arthur regarding King Uther’s decree against magic, since he knows Arthur will listen to reason. So when Merlin sees him passing by, alone, he intercepts him. As they journey together through the kingdom, Merlin shows Arthur a little about magic and introduces him to a dragon.

The dragon’s sister needs to be rescued, and Merlin invites Arthur to accompany him. But in the process, he will need to use magic. When Arthur sees how magic can be used for good, he knows he’ll need to confront his father. But will Arthur, Merlin, and the other magical folks suffer as a result?

My Friend Merlin introduces the friendship between Arthur and Merlin, as they work to change the fate of magic in the kingdom. This fun and lighthearted fantasy will entertain kids while introducing them to Arthurian legend.

Bergers Book Reviews spent some time chatting with Joanne Lécuyer. Please be sure to read what she has to say!

Reviewer: Alice Berger