Robert Scully

She's Got Books on Her Mind

Poor Bear. All he wants to do is get home. But he keeps on stumbling, tripping, and falling into other people's homes. He has only his mother's words to guide him except he can't seem to remember them... As he continues to stumble, trip, and fall he slowly remembers his mother's words and figures out where he truly belongs.

One word: Adorable! I don't think I've ever reacted this well while reading a picture book. I wanted bear to figure out the riddle so badly! He was falling all over the place and in my mind I was like "Bear, you can do it! Don't give up!" I can only imagine the joy this book will bring to kids especially when Bear finally figures out the riddle. Plus Scully gave us a little surprise at the end that I just adore.

I loved the illustrations. They have texture and emotion to them. I feel like kids could really connect to what bear was going through by the way Scully was able to tell bear's story and express them with wonderful artwork.

The moral of this book was also a big part of what was great about this story. It says to kid's no matter how many times you fall or get discouraged just keep going and you can achieve anything. Children books that encourage kids are always the best ones.

Overall: Wonderful illustrations and storytelling. I couldn't recommend it enough!… (mer)

She's Got Books on Her Mind

Sammy asks his dad one day if he can have a pet snake but he's dad answers no. As a compromise he announces that they will go to the toy store the next day to get a practice pet - a toy Sammy will take care of to show that he can be responsible enough for an actual pet. Sammy chooses his practice pet, names him Rex, and goes all over the place having fun with his new pet until something seems off with Rex. So Sammy tries to find a way to get his friend feeling better.

I was slightly worried I wasn't going to like this book as much as I enjoyed Stumble, Trip, Fall by the illustrator but I have to say that Anne Scully did a remarkable job creating a unique story that kept my interest throughout the book. I don't know how I've never heard of such a thing as a practice pet. It's such a simple and great idea for a story and for real life. I can just see kids loving The Practice Pet and later on begging their parents for one of their own.

Sammy's story was so charming and sweet. Sammy really shows dedication to help his new pet. His story can really show kids the importance of responsibility while being easily absorbed by this fun little adventure and it's wonderful illustrations. I am completely satisfied and happy to be seeing Robert Scully's illustrations once more. I loved all the purple everywhere and how it all seemed to jump at you. It's very bright and dynamic. I'm excited to read more great books by this duo. I'm loving all these Scully books so far and hope to enjoy more in the future.

Overall: Sammy's story was delightful and the illustrations were of course wonderful.… (mer)