Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again
Appearance
Author | Mem Fox |
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Illustrator | Judy Horacek |
Cover artist | Judy Horacek |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's picture book |
Published | 2018 (Scholastic Australia) |
Publication place | Australia |
Media type | Print (hardback) |
Pages | 32 (unpaginated) |
ISBN | 9781742996240 |
OCLC | 1076520366 |
Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again is a 2018 children's picture book by Mem Fox and illustrated by Judy Horacek. In this book, a sequel to Good Night, Sleep Tight, two children, Bonnie and Ben, recite some nursery rhymes to their friend, Skinny Doug, while going for a walk.
Publication history
[edit]- 2019, USA, Beach Lane Books ISBN 9781534453524
- 2018, Australia, Scholastic Australia ISBN 9780670836147
Reception
[edit]A review in Booklist of Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again wrote: "The classics are showcased while the contemporary story celebrates them within a playful context. The illustrations feature simple, pleasing ink drawings, brightened with cheerful watercolors".[1]
Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again has also been reviewed by School Library Journal,[2] Reading Time,[3] Kirkus Reviews,[4] and The New York Times.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Carolyn Phelan. "Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again". Booklist. American Library Association. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ Kelly Roth. "Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
Lighthearted fun for nursery rhyme--themed storytimes and one-on-one sharing.
- ^ Sharon Seymour (16 January 2019). "Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again". Reading Time. Children's Book Council of Australia. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again is an ideal story to share with pre-readers.
- ^ "Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
Fox's inimitable rhyming text and Horacek's buoyant illustrations offer youngsters another winning choice.
- ^ "From Haiku to Spoken Word, Picture Books That Bring Poetry ... (subscription required)". The New York Times. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2021.