July 26, 2010
Last seen going off to work, Adventure Annie is back with a story about following rules while staying true to yourself. Annie is more than ready to start school and wants to become a Gold Star Deputy. But for that to happen, Annie must obey the Gold Star Rules, which always seem to get in the way of her adventures. After several mishaps, Annie figures out a way to do what she’s told—and still save the day. With the help this ever-spunky heroine, readers will discover that, as Annie’s mother puts it, “Sometimes... kindergarten is its own adventure.” Ages 4–8.
June 1, 2010
The first day of school is going to be an adventure, but what kind? A "wild animal zoo adventure"? A "high-flying circus adventure"? A "daring search-and-find rescue adventure"? Unfortunately, it seems as though the so-called "kindergarten adventure" has more to do with following Gold Star Rules than actually having adventures—which has red-caped Adventure Annie wondering just what's going on. Although she violates several of the Rules, she never loses her enthusiasm, and this ebullience stands her in good stead when the milk fetchers get lost and she finally gets her chance to shine. Buzzeo's dauntless heroine's attitude is infectious, and Wummer gives the curly-mopped tyke all the visual verve she deserves. A couple of nice touches: The kindergarten teacher is a man and the principal is a black woman. (Picture book. 4-7)
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May 1, 2010
Pre-KWith her signature starry headband and red boots and cape, Adventure Annie approaches her first day of kindergarten with gusto. In her enthusiasm, she proceeds to break the first two Kindergarten Gold Star Rules"Respect our classroom and everything in it" and "Make good decisions"-by painting the classroom hamster cage and sneaking out to the jungle gym. She redeems herself, however, when she is asked to find two lost helpers. She keeps her teacher updated on her search with a walkie-talkie and using her inside voice (Gold Star Rule #3). Annie finally finds the missing youngsters with the principal and leads them back to class safely (avoiding the temptation of other adventures along the way), thus fulfilling the final Gold Star Rule: "Be kind and helpful to others." For her efforts, Annie receives the Gold Star Deputy badge for the day. Annie's good intentions, optimism, and curiosity make her a likable character and an excellent one to dispel fears for incoming kindergartners. Rendered in pencil and bright watercolors, the cheerful cartoon art, which occupies most of each page, will delight Annie's fans"Kim T. Ha, Elkridge Branch Library, MD"
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May 1, 2010
Preschool-K Full of confidence, Adventure Annie wears her personal superhero costume as she heads off to kindergarten. Her action-oriented style occasionally clashes with the Gold Star Rules of classroom behavior, but when the teacher needs someone to find two lost classmates, he sends Annie to the rescue. A former teacher, Buzzeo creates a believable classroom setting for her small but bold heroine. Washed with bright, cheerful watercolors, the cartoon-style pencil drawings magnify the storys humor and high spirits. A fine addition to the Adventure Annie series, this picture book offers a dynamic alternative to stories about shy kids with kindergarten jitters.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2010, American Library Association.)
July 1, 2010
Kindergarten doesn't daunt Annie: garbed in a star-spangled headband, a red cape, and cowboy boots, she's on the alert for first-day adventures. Retrieving two classmates who have gotten lost, she earns the Gold Star Deputy badge for the day. The watercolor and pencil illustrations are as cheery as Annie herself. Though her first-person narration doesn't always ring true, her enthusiasm does.
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