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Married; children: one daughter.
EDUCATION:Attended East Surrey College, Reigate School of Art and Design.
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Writer and illustrator. Templar Publishing, London, England, group design director. Has also worked as a paper engineer.
AVOCATIONS:Cycling, gardening, carpentry, cooking, building, kayaking.
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Booklist, February 1, 2016, Julia Smith, review of Good Trick, Walking Stick!, p. 36; May 1, 2016, Julia Smith, review of I Am Not a Dinosaur!, p. 79; February 1, 2018, Randall Enos, review of Look Out! It’s a Dragon!, p. 61.
Children’s Bookwatch, September, 2016, review of I Love You More and More; January, 2017, James A. Cox, review of Special You; February, 2017, review of Tiger Tales; February, 2018, review of The Only Lonely Panda; July, 2018, review of Where in the Wild.
Kirkus Reviews, January 15, 2016, review of Little Why; January 15, 2016, review of Good Trick, Walking Stick!; April 1, 2016, review of I Love You More and More; January 15, 2017, review of Tiger Tiger; July 15, 2017, review of The Only Lonely Panda; July 15, 2018, review of Where in the Wild.
School Library Journal, April, 2016, Karen Ginman, review of I Love You More and More, p. 124; April, 2016, Ellen Norton, review of Good Trick, Walking Stick!, p. 178; May, 2016, Jody Kopple, review of I Am Not a Dinosaur!, p. 132; November, 2016, Mary Elam, review of The Great Aaa-ooo!, p. 74; August, 2017, Maryann H. Owen, review of The Only Lonely Panda, p. 73; February, 2018, Kelly Topita, review of Look Out! It’s a Dragon!, p. 62; July, 2018, Brittany Richards, review of Where in the Wild, p. 89.
ONLINE
Bookworm Baby, http://thebookwormbaby.blogspot.com/ (February 11, 2016), author interview.
Plum Pudding, http://plumpuddingillustration.blogspot.com/ (September, 2017), author interview.
Storysnug, https://storysnug.lcom/ (February 9, 2016), Catherine Friess, author interview.
Jonny Lambert grew up on a farm on Surrey in the United Kingdom. He has illustrated with over 300 titles, is a designer, a paper engineer, and most recently, served as Group Design Director at Templar Publishing. He lives in Wisborough Green, England.
Jonny grew up in Surrey and always knew he wanted to be an artist of some sort. Encouraged by his art tutor at the Reigate School of Art and Design, Jonny is now an artist of many sorts: a talented illustrator with over 300 titles to his name, designer, and paper engineer. He lives with his wife, daughter and a menagerie of animals near Horsham, West Sussex.
5 minutes with...Jonny Lambert
Today we hear a little from PP artist Jonny Lambert as he talks all things illustration! From his style and techniques to some fabulous advice for budding illustrators! Jonny has also included some lovely images to accompany his answers...!
Where do you live/work?
In a wooden studio shed in the garden of our West Sussex coach house.
What do you love about working there?
It’s at the end of the garden, amongst trees and far enough away from the internet in the house.
What are your dislikes?
It can be difficult to keep warm during winter...ohh! and spider leftovers.
What do you love most about being an illustrator?
I like scribbling, and visually interpreting the written word. I can’t stop thinking in 3 dimension and love creatively entertaining/educating readers of all ages.
How do you work – what are your techniques?
I call it, ‘scratch and tickle’. I draw everything in blue pencil (something that has stuck with me since drawing for Disney). Initially I start with storyboards, planning out every scene (as I see it). After comments, amends and ‘cross-finger’ approvals from the publisher’s team, I build characters, scenes, expressions with end less use of tracing overlays.
Then it’s splash-paint time, scratching and daubing to create collage textures. After cutting and composing the painted elements, I tickle in the details...voila!
What is your favourite thing to draw?
In particular, anything unusual. Or, taking something familiar and finding an unusual way of portraying it.
Are there any tricky parts to being an illustrator?
Not being too self-critical.
What or who are you inspired by?
Tricky one to answer, as I’m inspired by many things and people. That would be my answer for anyone...keep your mind and eyes open.
What do you like to do in your spare time when you’re not illustrating?
Drawing, Paper Engineering, Willowing, Teaching, Cycling, Gardening, Cooking, Carpentry, Building stuff...I built shepherd’s hut from scratch, and more recently Kayaking.
How did you get into illustration?
After working in adult education publishing designing step-by-step diagrams and art directing photo shoots, I was offered the chance to illustrate a simple lift the flap children’s book for WHSmith. That was it!
What are your three top tips for aspiring illustrators?
Know your subject and who you’re working for. Keep all your senses alert and have an interest in everything. Find a great agent to work with.
As a fourth top tip...keep your hands clean!!
What’s your ultimate dream?
Big question! Every time I’ve thought of one, it’s been interrupted by a more exciting opportunity. Keep trying...maybe that’s my answer, and if I fall flat on my face, at least I’ll be going forward!
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Interview with Jonny Lambert
Jonny grew up in Surrey and always knew he wanted to be an artist of some sort. Encouraged by his art tutor at the Reigate School of Art and Design, Jonny is now an artist of many sorts: a talented illustrator with over 300 titles to his name, designer, paper engineer and most recently, Group Design Director at Templar Publishing. He lives with his wife, daughter and a menagerie of animals in West Sussex.
BWB: Little Why is about an adorable baby elephant that gets distracted by all the other animals he comes across. What gave you the idea?
JL: Little Why is a reflection of our daughter when she was a toddler. A 'Why?' toddler! Exuberant, into everything, questioning our every move and giving you that long fixed stare of 'I don't believe you', when you try to answer!
BWB: Was there any reason you picked an elephant?
JL: A simple answer...I've always loved elephants! They are just one of the most amazingly magnificent animals we have the privilege of 'walking' alongside.
BWB: What's your favourite animal to draw? And which is the most tricky for you?
JL: It has to be the elephant, however I do love drawing bears. There aren't many animals I haven't drawn in some form or other, though I find monkey's really tricky.
BWB: Collage or paint?
JL: Both. I love making marks with anything I find, and using them as tools to push, scrape, daub, scratch and tickle paint. Once dried, these paint patches are the start of the art work creation.
BWB: Are you allowed to let us know what's currently on your drawing board?
JL: My third picture book idea...which is taking shape...a pile of exciting book design work to be done, and a bag of mints!
Thanks to Jonny and Antonia for arranging this interview. Jonny's latest book, Little Why is available on the Little Tiger website.
Squiggles and Splodges by author / illustrator Jonny Lambert
Catherine Friess / February 9, 2016
We are delighted to welcome author / illustrator Jonny Lambert to Story Snug. Jonny is visiting various blogs during the week as part of a blog tour to celebrate publication of his beautiful new picture book, Little Why.
A big thank you to Jonny for writing this fascinating post about the inspirations for your art.
Squiggles and Splodges
As a young lad, going to tea with the grandparents wasn’t just about chocolate biscuits and cake…though that was always a treat…more it was a chance to sit at the kitchen table, by my Grandpa’s side, watching his every brush stroke as he transformed a few squiggles and splodges of water colour paint into trees of every season.
Magical!
Long before I could fully understand and appreciate the influence he would have on my future, I continued to doodle and dream, and copy every brush stroke he made.
What future could there be in Art?
No-one in the family had ever taken Art seriously, other than as a satisfying hobby that you do when you have the time. Making a living from Art was unfamiliar territory…not a real job…a bit avant-garde!
Successive teachers noted at every parents evening, that while my written course work bordered on being ‘acceptable’, my humorous drawings of historic battle scenes and detailed diagrams of river estuary erosion, were a welcome distraction and earned my marks.
What had inspired my creative results?
The children’s magazine, ‘Look and Learn’. Information delivered in manageable blocks of texts, and illustrated brilliantly by the likes of Angus McBride, Richard Hook, Wilf Hardy, Roger Payne…to name but a few…who ‘revealed’ social and natural history, technology and science through the art of Art.
Long before computers helped us create and manipulate pictures, these amazing illustrators drew, air-brushed and painted the impression of our world…past, present and future…onto paper and board.
Resigned to the fact that I wasn’t going to be heading into scientific academia, my parents supported my enrolment into the Reigate School of Art and Design at the age of 16. Artistic studies in Life Drawing and Art History, and the creative possibilities of Print and Design expanded my horizons and filled the following 5 years.
Books, and in particular the art of the illustrated story book, were (and still are) a constant companion. On and between the covers, talented artists and illustrators, gifted with imagination and the ability to transform ideas and words into pictures, were making a living from Art.
Whoohoo!!
Influenced by the anthropomorphic character creations of Bestall, E H Shepard, Dick Bruna, and Richard Scary; the graphic and textural qualities of Eric Carle, Charlie Harper, and Jan Pienkowski; the intricate detail of Kit Williams and the seemingly simple brush line of David Low…I thought I’d give it a go!
Having worked as a Disney book artist for a number of years, and in addition, art directed, designed and paper engineered for an amazing catalogue of generous authors and illustrators, I finally took the plunge and illustrated my first titles, ‘Where’s Ted?’ and ‘the Wide-Mouthed Frog’…and, as they say, never looked back!
As one of my tutors once said, ‘don’t tell people what you can do…show them.’
Thank you Grandpa.
Lambert, Jonny: WHERE IN THE WILD
Kirkus Reviews. (July 15, 2018):
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Lambert, Jonny WHERE IN THE WILD Tiger Tales (Children's Informational) $16.99 9, 1 ISBN: 978-1-68010-104-1
Several animals--including a sea horse, a camel, and a meerkat--talk in rhyming couplets about themselves and their different, respective habitats.
Large lettering on the verso of the first lush, colorful, collagelike double-page spread--this one featuring river-loving flora and fauna--proclaims: "Across the world, on land and sea, / Are creatures living wild and free. / And each one has a precious home-- / A 'habitat,' its place to roam." On the recto, an otter explains why it considers the river its home and then tells a little about its own characteristics. Every habitat mentioned similarly features a rhyming introduction followed by a denizen's direct address. Scansion is perfect throughout, and the verses give accurate facts about nature--other than the poetic license that requires a golden eagle to smile for the sake of a rhyme. The layout features this bonus: a cutout window in each spread that cleverly shows an animal in one habitat that can adapt to the habitat described on the adjacent spread. These creatures receive an additional, prose gloss. River, rainforest, savanna, desert, forest, plain, mountain/evergreen forest, tundra, and ocean each receive one double-page spread of habitat glory--glorious indeed in color and layout--with predators safely distanced from prey. One caveat: The narrating animal is not always immediately obvious, so the youngest viewers will need adult help in animal identification. Endnotes urge protection of ecosystems.
An excellent introduction to habitats. (Informational picture book. 3-6)
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"Lambert, Jonny: WHERE IN THE WILD." Kirkus Reviews, 15 July 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A546323295/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=b44da447. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Where in the Wild
Children's Bookwatch. (July 2018):
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Where in the Wild
Jonny Lambert, author/illustrator
Tiger Tales
PO Box 70, Iron Ridge, WI 53035
www.tigertalesbooks.com
9781680101041, $16.99, HC, 32pp, www.amazon.com
Animals are found in every environment around the world from the rain forest to the savanna to the desert. Some creatures, like butterflies and foxes, can survive in many different habitats. The lyrical text and stunning illustrations by Jonny Lamber bring to life the inhabitants of these unique environments in the picture book pages of "Where in the Wild", making it an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to family, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections for children ages 5 to 6.
Please Note: Illustration(s) are not available due to copyright restrictions.
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"Where in the Wild." Children's Bookwatch, July 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A549583091/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=7b6c9d9f. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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The Only Lonely Panda
Children's Bookwatch. (Feb. 2018):
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The Only Lonely Panda
Jonny Lambert
Tiger Tales
9781680100655, $16.99 www.tigertalesbooks.com
The Only Lonely Panda tells of a lonely panda who wants to make friends, but doesn't know how to do it. Flamingos make friends by dancing - should he dance? Lemurs leap together - should he leap? How can he cultivate the kinds of skills that lead to friendship? A warm story of a clever panda's observations of friendship processes in other animals invites kids to think about their own friendships and efforts.
Please Note: Illustration(s) are not available due to copyright restrictions.
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"The Only Lonely Panda." Children's Bookwatch, Feb. 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A530965268/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=ac1f8a46. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Look Out! It's a Dragon!
Randall Enos
Booklist. 114.11 (Feb. 1, 2018): p61.
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Look Out! It's a Dragon! By Jonny Lambert. Illus. by the author. Mar. 2018. 32p. Tiger Tales, $16.99 (9781680100815). PreS-Gr. 2.
Sapphire, a big, blue, flying dragon, has had it with rocky mountains and isn't interested in crushing castles and capturing princesses. When she relocates to a sunny meadow, the other animals are not happy. Sapphire is good-hearted, but doesn't endear herself to them when she accidentally scorches Warbler and crashes through the trees. The animals don't want a bungling dragon messing things up, but when they are attacked by a gang of "fiery, scary dragons," Sapphire swoops in and finds a "happy new home for all of them," with "sunshine and flowers, and space for everyone, even the biggest of friends." The text is dynamic and descriptive, with plenty of engaging action words, but the colorful, eye-catching illustrations steal the show, with Sapphire at the center of most of the scenes. The spacious pages and the simplicity of the book's design--flora and fauna are placed against ample white space--allow the nuanced and charming artwork to pop. It's a story that's been told many times, but one that bears repeating. --Randall Enos
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Enos, Randall. "Look Out! It's a Dragon!" Booklist, 1 Feb. 2018, p. 61. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A527771965/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=2d5ae402. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Lambert, Jonny: THE ONLY LONELY PANDA
Kirkus Reviews. (July 15, 2017):
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Lambert, Jonny THE ONLY LONELY PANDA Tiger Tales (Children's Fiction) $16.99 9, 1 ISBN: 978-1-68010-065-5
After several setbacks, Panda finds a best friend.Deep in the dewy forest, Panda sits alone, wishing for a friend. Not far away, he sees another panda chewing on bamboo shoots and thinks this might be a likely friend, but he doesn't know how to approach. He tries dancing like the flamingos, but it is a series of missteps--literally. Bouncing like the lemurs just has him landing with a plop. The blue-footed boobies strut majestically, and the peacock has dazzling feathers. Panda can't master the booby walk, and bamboo leaves are no substitute for the grandeur of the peacock's tail. Panda trudges off into the forest to eat his dinner. At this lowest moment, the other panda peeks out from between the bamboo to say hello. Panda has "his best idea yet." He offers to share, and a friendship is born. Lambert's lovely illustrations carry the story with minimal text; his pages have a shiny silver background, against which his realistic animal figures pop. His message on friendship persuades, to a point: can't Panda also be friends with animals who are different? The other panda is distinguished from Panda only by the brown of her eye patches; gray-patched Panda often appears multiple times on the page, which may lead younger listeners to wonder exactly how many pandas are in this book, so it's best used with older preschoolers who are practiced at decoding pictures. Sweet. (Picture book. 4-6)
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"Lambert, Jonny: THE ONLY LONELY PANDA." Kirkus Reviews, 15 July 2017. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A498345152/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=df74a3a7. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Lambert, Jonny: TIGER TIGER
Kirkus Reviews. (Jan. 15, 2017):
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Lambert, Jonny TIGER TIGER Tiger Tales (Children's Picture Books) $16.99 3, 1 ISBN: 978-1-68010-044-0
A sleepy, jaded old tiger is left in charge of a feisty, curious cub, who leads him a merry dance through the jungle. "I'm too old for cub-sitting," complains Tiger, and instructs Cub to stay where he is and not move while the adult catches 40 winks. But Cub rapidly grows bored and runs off, obliging the old tiger to chase after him. "Flit! Float! Flitter!" Cub is instantly distracted by a beautiful butterfly. "Chitter-chatter! Screech!" He spots a troupe of monkeys swinging from the branches. "I remember that noisy bunch!" grumbles Tiger. After Cub has shot up a tree to visit with Pangolin, Tiger starts to mellow and discovers that playing games with Cub can actually be fun. By the last page, Tiger is thoroughly enjoying the cub, and they become best buddies. The decorative spreads are illustrated in a collaged, stenciled style, with a subtle green and brown palette rendering the lights and shadows of the jungle foliage. Birds, insects, and other animals can be spotted peeking through the leaves. Tiger and Cub bound through the landscape, Tiger bearing a passing resemblance to Disney's rendition of Shere Khan, although much less scary. Semirhyming text, awkward at times, accompanies the illustrations. This is a worthy addition to the multigenerational-companionship shelf. (Picture book. 2-4)
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"Lambert, Jonny: TIGER TIGER." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Jan. 2017. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A477242382/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=38a88c13. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Tiger Tales
Children's Bookwatch. (Feb. 2017):
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Tiger Tales
PO Box 70, Iron Ridge, WI 53035
www.tigertalesbooks.com
Five lovely new books are top picks for picture book collections looking for standout acquisitions. Jonny Lambert's The Great Aaa-ooo! (9781680100327, $16.99) tells of Mouse, who is going home through the woods when he hears a strange noise. Can it be an Owl? But, Owl has heard the same thing--and thinks it's Mouse. Bear also suspects another beast of making the odd noise. What monster could have produced it? The process of elimination makes for a fun survey. Tracey Corderoy's Now! (9781680100334, $16.99) is illustrated by Tim Warnes, whose oversized and fun drawings lend to the story of little hippo Otto, who hates to wait for anything and wants immediate gratification all the time. A projected family vacation is the worst thing to wait for, in his opinion, in this fun story of patience. Timothy Knapman's Good Night Tiger (9781680100303, $16.99) is illustrated by Laura Hughes, who provides striking and lovely, colorful animal drawings for this story of Emma, who can't sleep because the animals in her wallpaper are making too much noise. Apparently she's not the only one who can't fall asleep in this fun story. Stella J. Jones' The Perfect Present (9781680100365, $16.99) arrived too late for holiday mention but is a gorgeous keepsake acquisition recommended for years to come. Caroline Pedler's lovely, colorful drawings accent the story of siblings who are best friends and who love to make each other happy. They each separately search for the perfect Christmas gift, but neither has enough money to buy it. A gentle, different 'Gift of the Magi' evolves.
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"Tiger Tales." Children's Bookwatch, Feb. 2017. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A485971317/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=2ba6d71d. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Special You
James A. Cox
Children's Bookwatch. (Jan. 2017):
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Special You
Jenny Lambert
Tiger Tales
PO Box 70, Iron Ridge, WI 53035
www.tigertalesbooks.com
9781589252387 $9.99 amazon.com
Special You is a board book for ages 2-5, but it's thicker than most, at 24 pages, and more compelling than many, offering engaging drawings and the story of Little Why the elephant, who longs to be special. All the other wild animals he sees have special abilities or features, but Little Why feels plain and ordinary. Can anything make him happier about who he is--and can anything make him stay in line during a long journey? This fun, simple tale will appeal to any youngster and read-aloud parents.
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Cox, James A. "Special You." Children's Bookwatch, Jan. 2017. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A479406138/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=f1e35ed2. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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I Love You More and More
Children's Bookwatch. (Sept. 2016):
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I Love You More and More
Nicky Benson, author
Jonny Lambert, illustrator
Tiger Tales
PO Box 70, Iron Ridge, WI 53035
www.tigertalesbooks.com
9781680100228, $16.99, HC, 32pp, www.amazon.com
Beautifully illustrated by Jonny Lambert, "I Love You More and More" is an original and charming picture book story by author Nicky Benson about a mother bear and her cub. The deftly written rhyming text artfully combines with the superbly crafted visual imagery to make "I Love You More and More" a simply outstanding entertainment for young children ages 2 to 5. Ideal for story hour reading, "I Love You More and More" is especially commended for family, preschool, kindergarten, and community library picture book collections.
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"I Love You More and More." Children's Bookwatch, Sept. 2016. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A465696847/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=6347a36d. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
Gale Document Number: GALE|A465696847
I Am NOT a Dinosaur!
Julia Smith
Booklist. 112.17 (May 1, 2016): p79.
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I Am NOT a Dinosaur! By Will Lach. Illus. by Jonny Lambert. 2016. 40p. Sterling, $14.95 (9781454914914). 567.9. K-Gr. 3.
Dinosaurs really hog all the attention when it comes to prehistoric beasts, but this guide gives the underrepresented their due. Vibrant collage-style illustrations show off many of history's nondinosaurs on two-page spreads. All are accompanied by four descriptive lines of rhyming text, some more successful than others, from the creature's perspective and the refrain, "I am not a dinosaur. I am ... " Some of the creatures readers will meet include Dunkleosteus, the glyptodont, and Lestodon, and the more familiar saber-toothed cat, woolly mammoth, and pterosaur. (A few dinos do rear their heads for good measure.) While many books might wrap things up there, this continues with more scientific information on each animal, taking full advantage of its connection to New York City's American Museum of Natural History. An author's note on dinosaurs helps put when they lived, respectively, into perspective--T. rex would have never met Stegosaurus, for instance. A succinct, illustrated time line concludes, placing all the prehistoric creatures into their respective geological periods or epochs. Lovely and informative. --Julia Smith
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Smith, Julia. "I Am NOT a Dinosaur!" Booklist, 1 May 2016, p. 79. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A453293897/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=e54d0474. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
Gale Document Number: GALE|A453293897
Benson, Nicky: I LOVE YOU MORE AND MORE
Kirkus Reviews. (Apr. 1, 2016):
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Benson, Nicky I LOVE YOU MORE AND MORE Tiger Tales (Children's Picture Books) $16.99 3, 1 ISBN: 978-1-68010-022-8
A bear cub gets a load of lyrical loving from a lumbering parent in this nature walk. Expressed in stumbling rhyme--"I love you more than trees / love to change with every season. / I love you more than anything. / I cannot name just one reason"--Benson's perfervid sentiments accompany scenes of bear and cub strolling through stands of birch, splashing into a river to watch (just watch) fish, and, in a final moonlit scene, cuddling beneath starry skies. Foxes, otters, and other animal parents and offspring, likewise adoring, make foreground cameos along the way in Lambert's neatly composed paper-collage-style illustrations. Since the bears are obvious stand-ins for humans (the cub even points at things and in most views is posed on two legs), the gender ambiguity in both writing and art allow human readers some latitude in drawing personal connections, but that's not enough to distinguish this uninspired effort among the teeming swarm of "I Love You This Much!" titles. A particularly soppy, sloppy addition to an already-overstuffed genre. (Picture book. 3-5)
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"Benson, Nicky: I LOVE YOU MORE AND MORE." Kirkus Reviews, 1 Apr. 2016. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A447747691/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=76a386ac. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Bestor, Sheri Mabry: GOOD TRICK, WALKING STICK
Kirkus Reviews. (Jan. 15, 2016):
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Bestor, Sheri Mabry GOOD TRICK, WALKING STICK Sleeping Bear Press (Children's Picture Books) $16.99 3, 1 ISBN: 978-1-58536-943-0
Stick insects have tricks that make them highly successful creatures. Designed for reading aloud, Bestor's two-level text provides an overview of a walking stick's life. A simple, circular narrative begins in winter, with eggs hidden under the snow, and goes through spring hatching, a summer of community leaf-eating and predator evasion, and autumn egg laying (with or without fertilization); it ends with winter and spring again. Onomatopoeic phrases such as "Munch. Munch," "Drop, plop. Drop," and the titular refrain are printed in extra-large display type. Child readers are sometimes addressed directly in smaller-print paragraphs on each spread. These describe more complex events and use more specific language than the primary text: the way ants hide the eggs, mistaking them for seeds; the exoskeletons these insects shed (molt) as they grow; feet designed for climbing; and defense mechanisms, including camouflage, quaking, autotomy--the loss and replacement of an appendage--and even parthenogenesis. Though walking sticks are sold as exotic pets, the author helpfully suggests admiring them in the natural world instead. The stylish, probably computer-generated art resembles work done with cut paper; stylized images of the insects, the branches, leaves, berries, and flowers around them, and the ground below are set on a white background for each spread. Elements from these images make up the endpapers. A nice addition to the nature shelf. (Informational picture book. 4-7)
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
"Bestor, Sheri Mabry: GOOD TRICK, WALKING STICK." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Jan. 2016. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A541695321/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=e8aa2dfd. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Good Trick, Walking Stick!
Julia Smith
Booklist. 112.11 (Feb. 1, 2016): p36.
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Good Trick, Walking Stick! By Sheri Mabry Bestor. Illus. by Jonny Lambert. Mar. 2016.32p. Sleeping Bear, $16.99 (9781585369430). 595. K-Gr. 3.
Perhaps its their talent for camouflage, but the oft-overlooked walking stick finally gets its due in this beautifully illustrated picture book. In a style reminiscent of Steve Jenkins, this book takes readers through the life of a stick insect, from the moment this slender bug hatches from its egg to the time it lays eggs itself. Varying fonts emphasize words like drip, wiggle, and munch, as well as the refrain, "Good trick, walking stick!" when a new ability is revealed. Aided by the vibrant collage-style illustrations, readers see the insect shed its exoskeleton and defend itself from a bird by detaching its leg (which it will later regrow) in a trick called autotomy. The intended audience for this book is adaptable, as the main text's narrative quality and tone seem appropriate for kindergartners, while the scientific asides are more advanced. However, most kids will find the walking stick's ability to change its color, tremble like a twig in the wind, and squirt smelly liquid at attackers fascinating at any age.--Julia Smith
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Smith, Julia. "Good Trick, Walking Stick!" Booklist, 1 Feb. 2016, p. 36. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A443653326/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=6c56e9e9. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Lambert, Jonny: LITTLE WHY
Kirkus Reviews. (Jan. 15, 2016):
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Lambert, Jonny LITTLE WHY Tiger Tales (Children's Picture Books) $16.99 3, 1 ISBN: 978-1-68010-010-5
A small and wandering elephant finds out why it's a good idea to stay in line with its bigger kin. Not even knee-high to the grown elephants--portrayed, in Lambert's mottled tissue-collage illustrations, as towering well beyond the page tops--frisky Little Why is continually distracted by other animals. Like many a toddler, what this elephant's child sees becomes instantly desirable. But requests for "spiny-spiky special horns" like the wildebeest's, the giraffe's "long-lofty leggy legs," and the cheetah's "speedy-spotty, fuzzy fur" all get the same stern response when the child's excitement causes a halt in the elephant parade's progress: "Stay in line!" Then, drawn to admire a crocodile's "snippy-snappy snazzy snout," (shades of that more-renowned elephant's child), Little Why very nearly comes to grief. At last the herd arrives at a watering hole, where a parental pachyderm descends into view to point out what the sulky calf does have ("a super-squirty trunk") and explain that "you're special just the way you are!" In addition to echoing Kipling's plot, Lambert seems to be consciously emulating its language, at least a little: "At the back and in-between the Elders, Little Why walked in line... / ...well almost!" And "almost" is about as close as he gets. Bright and reassuring...and if Kipling's wordplay is better, at least there's no spanking here. (Picture book. 4-6)
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"Lambert, Jonny: LITTLE WHY." Kirkus Reviews, 15 Jan. 2016. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A541695642/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=358780da. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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LAMBERT, Jonny. Where in the Wild
Brittany Richards
School Library Journal. 64.7 (July 2018): p89.
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LAMBERT, Jonny. Where in the Wild. 32p. Tiger Tales. Oct. 2018. Tr ISBN 9781680101041.
K-Gr 2--With eye-popping, collage-style illustrations, Lambert sets the stage for an informative glance at animal habitats and preservation. Bishop's lyrical text takes readers on an adventure through a number of ecosystems. Each stop in a new terrain allows children to immerse themselves in the exquisite illustrations while learning about specific creatures who call the habitat home. Kids will be immediately drawn in by Lambert's vibrant art. The peek-a-boo windows that showcase critters on the previous and following page provide extra information and act as an attention grabber. The text will challenge beginning readers, but will also serve as an excellent read-aloud addition to a unit on habitats. The end of the selection provides an age-appropriate introduction on how to decrease habitat destruction. VERDICT A visually pleasing nonfiction selection that will delight young animal fans and science educators alike.--Brittany Richards, Westemport Elementary School, MD
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Richards, Brittany. "LAMBERT, Jonny. Where in the Wild." School Library Journal, July 2018, p. 89. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A545432510/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=43b65e8a. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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LAMBERT, Jonny. Look Out! It's a Dragon!
Kelly Topita
School Library Journal. 64.2 (Feb. 2018): p62.
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LAMBERT, Jonny. Look Out! It's a Dragon! illus. by Jonny Lambert. 32p. Tiger Tales. Mar. 2018. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781680100815.
PreS-Gr 1--This is the story of a most unusual dragon. Sapphire has no desire for hoarded riches or kidnapped princesses, but instead sets out to find a simpler way of life. She crash-lands in a peaceful meadow, causing quite the frenzy among the local fauna who sternly evict her when her clumsiness inadvertently wreaks havoc on their home. However, when a group of "fiery and scary" dragons bum the idyllic forest to the ground, Sapphire swoops in to protect her friends and finds a new home with enough space for everyone to share. The colors are bright and whimsical, using a variety of textures and vibrant lines to convey the story's movement and ample white space to delineate each scene. The size and placement of the text across the page is dynamic and serves to highlight fun vocabulary. The characters convey a range of emotions, from a sad and droopy dragon to jubilant celebrations. VERDICT Though the story follows a familiar formula, the textured and expressive illustrations and whimsical colors will provide an engaging reading experience for pre-readers as well as early elementary students.--Kelly Topita, Anne Arundel County Public Library,. MD
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Topita, Kelly. "LAMBERT, Jonny. Look Out! It's a Dragon!" School Library Journal, Feb. 2018, p. 62. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A526733955/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=62fda9f8. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Lambert, Jonny. The Only Lonely Panda
Maryann H. Owen
School Library Journal. 63.8 (Aug. 2017): p73.
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LAMBERT, Jonny. The Only Lonely Panda, illus. by Jonny Lambert. 32p. Tiger Tales. Sept. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781680100655.
PreS-Gr 1-Lovely Asian-inspired illustrations on a silver background feature one lone panda searching for a kindred spirit. After noticing a female panda and desiring to befriend her, the protagonist observes other animals to see how it is done. He mimics flamingos dancing, lemurs bouncing, blue-footed boobies stomping and strutting, and a peacock showing off his tail feathers. Alas, though the chubby, rather uncoordinated panda tries his best to imitate the other creatures, he is unable to pull off any of these strategies with aplomb. He remains alone and dejected. That is, until he hears a friendly voice. At first, the two pandas appear very similar in looks, but upon careful observation, readers will see that the female panda wears a sweetheart neckline, so her torso resembles a rounded heart shape, while the male's entire tummy and chest are white. VERDICT This sweet, simple tale about the mystery of making a friend could be used with Keiko Kasza's The Pigs' Picnic for a stoiytime about being true to oneself. The art is best shared one-on-one or with a small group.--Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt. Pleasant, WI
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Owen, Maryann H. "Lambert, Jonny. The Only Lonely Panda." School Library Journal, Aug. 2017, p. 73. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A499597778/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=b4acf4c1. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Lambert, Jonny. The Great AAA-OOO!
Mary Elam
School Library Journal. 62.11 (Nov. 2016): p74+.
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LAMBERT, Jonny. The Great AAA-OOO! illus. by Jonny Lambert. 32p. Tiger Tales. Sept. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781680100327.
K-Gr 2--Sorne unknown creature lives in the great dark woods. Up in a tree, Mouse and Owl each place blame on the other for a loud howl that disturbs the night: "Who, hoo-hoo, is making this awful AAA-OOO?" Bear then joins them, followed by Moose, Duck, Goose, Dove, and, finally, a wolf cub, each musing aloud about the monster that would make that sound and just what it would eat. While they scramble higher to escape, their combined weight suddenly causes the tree's overloaded branches to collapse. Eight falling woodland creatures--each with a distinctive sound--tumble from the tree, revealing the origin of the hauntingly fearful cry of "AAA-OOO!" A dramatic contrast of large white font on black pages highlights rhythmic text, repetition, and a delightful feast of onomatopoeia (including the sounds of each sleeping animal), while a striking collage of woodland creatures accentuates the action. VERDICT A first purchase for all libraries, this story would also be adaptable for a classroom discussion of the spooky setting, climax, and predictions for its ending.--Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Elam, Mary. "Lambert, Jonny. The Great AAA-OOO!" School Library Journal, Nov. 2016, p. 74+. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A468699167/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=61e21501. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Lach, Will. I Am NOT a Dinosaur!
Jody Kopple
School Library Journal. 62.5 (May 2016): p132.
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LACH, Will. I Am NOT a Dinosaur! illus. by Jonny Lambert. 40p. chron. Sterling. Apr. 2016. Tr $14.95. ISBN 9781454914914.
K-Gr 3--Young dino-enthusiasts will love this new title that uses short, rhyming sentences to introduce some nondinosaur prehistoric creatures, including saber-toothed cats, woolly mammoths, and pterosaurs. Each spread highlights a beast based on skeletons from the fossil collection of the American Museum of Natural History, giving a brief introduction to the animal and an illustration of the creature as it may have appeared in its natural habitat. The book tries to clarify for budding paleontologists the differences between dinosaurs and nondinosaurs from prehistory. The rhymes are whimsical yet still informative. Beautiful cut-paper collage artwork features each prehistoric animal, often with a young one in tow, on a plain, bright background, filling the space and drawing the eye. Back matter includes a bit more material about each creature, as well as a time line that shows when each existed in relation to the others. The author also explains the technical definition of a dinosaur, which is helpful for understanding why some are not considered dinosaurs. VERDICT A lovely and enlightening introduction to prehistoric creatures and a welcome addition to any elementary collection on prehistoric creatures.--Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA
Kopple, Jody
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Kopple, Jody. "Lach, Will. I Am NOT a Dinosaur!" School Library Journal, May 2016, p. 132. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A451410001/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=c716d68d. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Benson, Nicky. I Love You More and More
Karen Ginman
School Library Journal. 62.4 (Apr. 2016): p124.
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BENSON, Nicky. I Love You More and More. illus. by Jonny Lambert. 32p. Tiger Tales. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781680100228.
Toddler-PreS--Mama Bear takes her cub on a full day of adventure with vivid cut-paper collage to set the scenes. With the sun high in a grove of birch trees, they travel to the mountains, river, and waterfall while Mama Bear explains how much she loves her baby bear: "I love you more than trees love to change with every season." Her love grows and grows until at the end of the day, with stars in the sky, she says, "I love you, baby, more and more with every precious day." The illustrations depict the bears in delightful woodland scenes, surrounded by an array of forest animals. Each spread sports half of a rhyming couplet, the second half of which is supplied with a page turn. They flow smoothly despite an occasional stumble in the rhythm. The book is reminiscent of Sam McBratney's Guess How Much I Love You, but the titles are not necessarily read-alikes. VERDICT This cute addition for most collections will tug at parents' heartstrings.--Karen Ginman, BookOps: The New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library
Ginman, Karen
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Ginman, Karen. "Benson, Nicky. I Love You More and More." School Library Journal, Apr. 2016, p. 124. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A448686203/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=dd182c67. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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Bestor, Sheri. Good Trick Walking Stick
Ellen Norton
School Library Journal. 62.4 (Apr. 2016): p178.
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BESTOR, Sheri. Good Trick Walking Stick. illus. by Jonny Lambert. 32p. Sleeping Bear. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781585369430.
K-Gr 3--This delightful story explains the life cycle of a walking stick bug from egg stage through adulthood. Many characteristics of various species are explored as "tricks" that these insects perform. The life cycle and "tricks" are discussed in a narrative style, and each spread includes additional facts that expound on the bugs' abilities. This is especially useful for sharing this title with a variety of age groups; while the very young will enjoy the story, some children will love the additional facts provided. The illustrations are bright and bold and work well to enhance the story while providing visual cues for young readers. The collage style and organic colors evoke the natural world and help clarify the text, especially the camouflage characteristics of walking stick bugs. This title is likely to appeal to many readers who have interest in the world around them, and will also be useful for school assignments as titles on this strange insect are few and far between. VERDICT A fun, informative offering about a little-known insect that is sure to delight readers. Recommended for most collections.--Ellen Norton, Naperville Public Library, Naperville, IL
Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Norton, Ellen. "Bestor, Sheri. Good Trick Walking Stick." School Library Journal, Apr. 2016, p. 178. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A448686431/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=ITOF&xid=49aa1b8e. Accessed 21 Nov. 2018.
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