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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2010
K-Gr 3—Marco the parrot is too busy for bedtime. Cartoon illustrations in watercolor, gouache, and ink show his human mother from the waist down and a talking alarm clock urging him away from his playthings. Thought bubbles depict his dreams of painting, scientific discoveries, skateboarding, and bowling. The images attempt...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2010
Marco's bedroom is a dream come true, circa 1959. He has Yahtzee, Monopoly, and a chemistry set. He even has an ant farm, for Pete's sake! No wonder he doesn't want to go to bed—he doesn't have time. Before sleep he still needs to paint a masterpiece, discover new fish, invent invisibility gum, or maybe combine them ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Marco doesn't want to go to bed--he doesn't have time. He still needs to paint a masterpiece, invent invisibility gum, etc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
