Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-Rylant's adorable characters are bored, so Mr. Potter's neighbor Mrs. Teaberry suggests an adventure on a sightseeing boat. The Olden Days is the perfect vessel. Mrs. Teaberry's dog, Zeke, loves it so much that he doesn't want to leave and sinks his teeth into the mast, and the captain helps them out. Howard's delightful pictures created with pencil, watercolor, and gouache add humor and panache to the story. A welcome addition to easy-reader collections.-Loreli Stochaj, Franklin School, Summit, NJ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Bored and restless on a hot summer day, Mr. Putter calls neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. With cat Tabby and dog Zeke in tow, they board a sightseeing boat. Zeke enjoys the voyage--and the "orangesicles"!--so much that he refuses to leave, and the ship's captain must coax him off. Howard's airy pencil, watercolor, and gouache illustrations perfectly suit the breezy story. (c) Copyright 2011. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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