  | Hornbeam gets it done (Hornbeam Books) Author: Rylant, Cynthia | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
Hornbeam the moose saves his blueberry bush from blowing away with the help of his best friend Eureka, goes grocery shopping with Cuddy, and enjoys game night with Erika, Cuddy, and Adorabelle.
| Illustrator: | Howard, Arthur |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/24)
Booklist (02/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/15/2024 Written in three episodic chapters, the second beginning-reader book in the Hornbeam series features the moose’s daily life. In “March Worries,” after high winds turn his umbrella inside out and nearly blow away his newly planted blueberry bush, Hornbeam borrows some garden stakes from Eureka (a gander) and anchors everything in his yard to the ground. “Food-Shopping” follows Hornbeam and his friend Cuddy (a cow) to the grocery store. Each Monday, enticed by the cupcake display near the entrance, they sit, eat, and read newspapers before buying a few items and heading home. Out of food by the next day, they repeat the journey but wear blinders when nearing the cupcakes. Finally, Hornbeam and his friends enjoy a monthly game night at Eureka’s house. The book’s charm arises from the friends’ earnest helpfulness in their daily lives and from Rylant’s attention to details about the cordial relationships that sustain them. Howard’s illustrations, created with colored pencil, watercolor, and gouache, set a gently humorous tone while bringing the quirky but lovable characters to life on the page. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
