Category Archives: reviews

proud review for Burris!

always love good news….and today brought happy review for Priscilla Burris and author Brenning and their new Maggi and Milo Make Friends from PenguinRandomHouse/Dial….. SLJ (June 2016) BRENNING, Juli. Maggi and Milo Make New Friends. illus. by Priscilla Burris. 32p. … Continue reading

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‘Catch a Kiss’ -sent from Kirkus for McLeod !…

There is much talk these days about diversity and the need for more stories to include the mix of characters that is todays reality.  We’ve noticed several Kirkus reviews lately actually mentioning “the little white girl” as description in their reviews which has … Continue reading

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“Outside In” brings Kirkus Star for BARTON!

 BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN by Mary McKenna Siddals and illustrated by our own PATRICE BARTON!!!  congratulations on the STAR all!!!!! KIRKUS REVIEW Four children of diverse ethnicity—and one small dog—cavort through the seasons, backgrounded by rhythmic verses and a simple … Continue reading

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Artist interview: huge mural painting!

Cathy Gendron, a CAT artist of many talents, has just completed a most marvelous mural this past summer plus, and I thought it’d be so incredibly interesting to hear and see a bit about it and the process.  so Cathy….take … Continue reading

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new good reviews! always nice to share….

  A NICE ONE FROM PW FOR Patrice Barton’s Bringing the Outside In   BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN Mary McKenna Siddals, illus. by Patrice Barton. Random, $17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-449-81430-7 Four children make the most of the seasons in this … Continue reading

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the IDEA OF BEAUTY….

I am lucky enough to live in a small town, Williamsburg VA, that values art, history, learning and organic, deep beauty in all it’s views!  Our Muscarelle Museum of Art is host to one of only two viewings of more than … Continue reading

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WELCOME HUMPHREY!: BK Launch!

We at CAT agency are so happy to help Launch the wonderfully friendly new series about the Hamster Humphrey and his Tiny Tales from Penguin Putnam!  See his first two books here, and a little video about how he is … Continue reading

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LAUNCH: Maggie and Milo: frog hunters

Just in time for spring, a grandma (!) sends a surprise package of JUST what you need to Frog Hunt…so off go Maggie, a wee lively gal, and Milo, a huge loving dog!  Our Priscilla Burris brings the characters alive … Continue reading

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SLJ BEST OF THE BEST!

THE INVISIBLE BOY….. School Library Journal THE 20 BEST OF THE BEST….top picture books of 2103…and our Patrice Barton illustrated one of them!!!  congratulations Patty!!! You will help many ‘invisible’ kids become visible….. “LUDWIG, Trudy. The Invisible Boy . illus. by … Continue reading

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Wonderful Books…….

I wanted to share this review of the BOOKS OF WONDER presentation/panel that our Melissa Iwai participated in last weekend…big names and such a cool place.  When you get to NYC DO go and visit.  They have original copies of … Continue reading

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