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Title: Stella Louella's Runaway Book by Lisa Campbell Ernst ISBN: 0-689-81883-1 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Runaway story---cumulative tale grates on nerves
Comment: I'm not trying to be mean-spirited but I think that writing a cumulative story, where all the characters trail along in a parade and the main character gets to ask variations of the same question over and over and over and over and over and over must be more fun than actually reading such a story.
The first read is fine, but by the second, third, or fourth, you may start, as I do, editing the text, cutting through the morass of redundancy, gritting your teeth. There is simply little joy to be had from reciting names from an ever-growing list.
Moreover, the irresponsible way many of the characters treat a library book ought to strike a chord to the book lovers out there. Who would really leave a book lying on the counter of a diner, grab a book from someone's porch, put it on a park bench?
OK, I know this is a children's book, but the cascading series of incidents wears thin---especially after repeated readings.
The illustrations are engaging and well done, and the message that books are important is certainly a good one. Having each member of the parade of characters check out library books is a positive message. But all of the repetition finally just wears me out. I really hope I don't have to read this book aloud again.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Delightful "Mystery" for Children and Librarians Alike!
Comment: I've read this fun book to several primary classes in our elementary school library, to the great delight of the children. It's a cumulative story in the sense that more and more people join Stella in the search for her missing library book, because "it's due today by five o'clock."
But another fun aspect of this story is the mystery behind the title of the runaway book. As Stella and her entourage meet each new person who has seen the book, another clue is given about the title, although it is never given. However by the time children have finished hearing "Stella Louella," they know that she had checked out "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." My students were thrilled and proud of uncovering the mystery before we finished the book!
As a librarian, my favorite part of the book is when Mrs. Graham, the librarian in the story, says her favorite part of the book is the same as with every book, "when someone READS it!"
Rating: 5
Summary: Great fun for both children and adults
Comment: It's always a treat to find a children's book that combines good writing, wonderful illustrations, and an entertaining story. So often, the books children go for are lacking in both plot and writing quality. Children will never grow up to read good books if they're not exposed to good writing early on!! On the other hand, visually beautiful books that parents love often leave kids cold. This book combines all the best qualities in children's books. My 6-year-old daughter and I both loved Stella Louella. It is sure to become a family favorite. This book would make a great gift, especially if there is a librarian in the family!
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Title: I Took My Frog to the Library (Picture Puffins) by Eric A. Kimmel, Blanche Sims ISBN: 014050916X Publisher: Puffin Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 1992 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Beverly Billingsly Borrows a Book by Alexander Stadler ISBN: 0152025103 Publisher: Silver Whistle Books Pub. Date: 08 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Mr. Wiggle's Book (Early Childhood) by Paula M. Craig, Dan Sharp ISBN: 1568229755 Publisher: Instructional Fair Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title: Tomas and the Library Lady by Pat Mora, Raul Colon ISBN: 0375803491 Publisher: Dragonfly Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Library Lil by Suzanne Williams, Steven Kellogg ISBN: 0803716982 Publisher: Dial Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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