family fun: MEDIA REVIEWS
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BOOKS FOR KIDS “City Dog. Country Frog” by Mo Willems, illustrated by Jon J. Muth Caldecott honorees Willems and Muth combine forces to create an endearing tale of a lifelong friendship between a dog and frog. Expressive watercolors capture emotion and feeling as they depict the natural cycle of life. Ages 4 to 8.
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“Who’s In the Forest?” by Phillis Gershator Illustrated in beautiful collage, this board book uses repetitive text to introduce animals of the forest. Birds, squirrels, foxes, bears and owls peek through cut-out holes revealing scenes of animal families playing together. Recommended for ages birth to 3. —MICHELLE HOCKMAN, Youth Services Library Assistant,
Center for Discovery, Columbus Metropolitan Library
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“Doc Wilde and the Frogs of Doom”
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by Tim Byrd Grandpa Wilde has disappeared in the jungles of South America, but that’s not a problem for Doc Wilde and his children, Brian and Wren, who set off to find him. This adventure book is an amazing mix of action (army of mutated frogs, anyone?) and mind-boggling coincidence. Recommended for ages 9 to 12. — DUSTIN JOLIVETTE, Homework Help Center Coordinator,
South High branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library
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| November 2010 | columbusparent.com
MUSIC
“This Is Fun!” by Caspar Babypants (from Babypants Music)
Lately it seems the goal in kid music is 1) stack an album with cool adult artists, and 2) maybe then think about the music. “This Is Fun!” is that rare combo of cool credits and seriously good music. Caspar Babypants is the nom de plume of Chris Ballew, lead singer of late, great altrockers Presidents of the United States of America (think “Lump” or the “Malcolm in the Middle” theme song). Sure he’s got people like Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic on here, but Ballew has also penned a ton of flat-out excellent tunes that are contagiously easy to sing along with, even on first listen. But what comes through most loud and clear on this album is how much Ballew loves being a dad. —JANE HAWES