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K-Gr 3—Telephone is a game that many children have enjoyed for generations—that is, when the game is intentional. But what about when something gets passed from person to person and it isn't fun for everyone involved? In Rosenberg's charming picture book, a girl is upset by what she perceives to be a derogatory comment coming from her best friend. James has never treated her unkindly before...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Here is a cautionary tale for those who would jump to conclusions without first reviewing all the facts. The young narrator, a budding artist, is peeved at her best friend James; she’s heard through the grapevine that James said “that I think I am perfect.” The girl’s wrath is punctuated (artistically) by angry splotches of paint scattered across the pages -- at one point devil horns are sketc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The narrator, a budding artist, is peeved at her best friend James; she's heard that James said "that I think I am perfect." On...Log In or Sign Up to Read More