Margie Palatini

First sentence: Swim, Shark. Swim. Swim. Swim. Swim. Teeth. Lots of Teeth.

Premise/plot: An imaginative take on what a shark might do for fun all while wearing a helmet with a camera.

My thoughts: I enjoyed greatly the critter-cam early readers starring a cat and a dog. I did not like--at all, not even a little bit--this one starring a shark. It just didn't make much sense to this over-thinker. It just didn't. It was weird. Of course, some readers might enjoy this one or find it funny.… (més)

First sentence: Ball? Get the ball! Get the ball! Get the ball!

Premise/plot: The dog in this one is wearing a camera on his helmet. This camera will provide readers with a unique point of view. This is very much a day-in-the-life of perspective of a fun-loving pup. Fortunately this is a forward-facing camera.

My thoughts: I liked this one. I don't know that I loved it as much as the Critter Cam early reader starring the cat. But it was good fun. I think young dog lovers will appreciate this one.… (més)

First sentence: Jump, Kitty. Jump. Jump. Jump. Dunk, Kitty. Dunk. Dunk. Dunk. Dunk.

Premise/plot: The kitty that stars in this early reader is wearing a camera to capture the antics of day-to-day life. The illustrations show ALL the action. First from an outsider perspective, second through the cat's first-person perspective. The illustrations are super-expressive. For example, when the cat is "hunting" the fish.

My thoughts: I really enjoyed this one! It is gimmicky. I won't lie about that. If the premise of a cat wearing a camera appeals to you, then the book will probably delight. Definitely for cat lovers, pet lovers, etc. It's a simple book. But for me--as a cat lover--I just loved every page of this one.… (més)