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| Spaghetti Smiles illustrated by David Harrington Pelican Publishing, Fall 2014 ages 4-8 Jake must find a new neighbor for his Uncle Rocco's crazy, mixed-up Italian restaurant, but it won't be easy! Everyone loves to eat at the restaurant, but no one wants to move next door. When Jake discovers a new bookstore in town, he decides he has to find a way to convince the bookstore owner to be Uncle Rocco's perfect new neighbor. Reviews Spaghetti Smiles is a charming children's picturebook about a family dilemma. Jake's Uncle Rocco runs a popular but slightly loopy restaurant. Rocco loves fun and games, perhaps a little too much; he has a reputation for being a mix-up! The restaurant needs a new neighbor, someone who likes to have fun; otherwise it will have to close down. But who would want to have their business next door to a man known for accidentally mixing Italian food into the oddest of situations? Jake investigates one business after another, without success. The down-on-her-luck bookstore owner is his last prospect; could reading and Italian food be a match made in heaven? Exuberant, playful illustrations perfectly set the mood of this boisteriously funny picturebook."This playful, lip-smacking story has been cooked up with just the right ingredients." (Read the full post.) Margo is thrilled to have Spaghetti Smiles in Ambassador, the official magazine of the National Italian American Foundation. (Read the full review.) |
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| Aloha for Carol Ann illustrated by Priscilla Garcia Burris Marimba Books, March 2011 Beautiful palm trees, pretty flowers and a warm breeze are all waiting to welcome 8-year-old Carol Ann to her new school in Hawaii. But Carol Ann doesn’t want a new school. She doesn’t want new friends, or palm trees, or a warm breeze. She wants her old friends. She wants her old home. She wants things the way they used to be. How will she remember her new classmates’ names? Who will she play with at recess? How will she ever feel at home in this new place? Then the teacher introduces Carol Ann to the term, “aloha.” She says the little word means “hello,” “welcome,” and a lot more. Carol Ann finds out for herself just how much “aloha” means as she makes a place for herself at her new school. Instructional strategies for Aloha for Carol Ann Margo Says: Reviews "In this story of starting at a new school and making friends, not even a beautiful Hawaiian setting can conquer Carol Ann's unhappiness about her current situation: "She didn't want fluffy, pink flowers. Yuck! She didn't want warm trade winds. Nuh-Uh!" But with the support of her new teacher and her unfailingly friendly classmates, Carol Ann is soon saying "Aloha" with the rest of them. … the book should prove reassuring to children in similar situations—even those in far less exciting locales." |
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Aloha, Priscilla Garcia Burris! Read Marimba Books' interview with Priscilla. |
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| Ambrose and the Cathedral Dream Illustrated by Katalin Szegedi The Liturgical Press, Fall 2006 ISBN 978-0-8146-3004-4 How can Ambrose, the medieval mouse, stop his daydreaming long enough to help build the cathedral and earn the respect of his mouse cousins? "Written for the enjoyment of children ages 4-10, Ambrose and the Cathedral Dream is a wonderful picturebook about a small mouse with big dreams. Ambrose the mouse yearns to follow the traditions of his mouse family and help build a gorgeous cathedral, but his daydreams prevent him from practicing the somersaults that startle tired workers and help them stay awake. Ambrose's dream is no less than to help William the Master Builder find his dream. A lavishly illustrated story about inspiration, courage, and the wonder of seeing architectural beauty gradually take shape." Click here to read the story behind the story of Ambrose and the Cathedral Dream. You may order Ambrose and the Cathedral Dream from Liturgical Press or . . . |
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| Ambrose and the Princess Illustrated by Katalin Szegedi The Liturgical Press, Fall 2005 ISBN 978-0-8146-3043-3 How can Ambrose, the medieval mouse, use his talent of paying attention to "the small things" to bring the new princess happiness so she won't leave, but will stay to help the convent schoolgirls? "American Library Association award-winning author Margo Sorenson and 2005 Hungarian Illustrator of the Year Katalin Szegedi present Ambrose and the Princess, an enchanting fable about little mouse named Ambrose, who sees that the kind and wonderful princess of the land is unhappy. She is so distressed she might depart, yet the church, the convent, and the poor dearly need her kindness. Determined to make things right, Ambrose sets out on an adventure to help the princess and her all her subjects. The delightful color illustrations add the perfect charming touch to this original story in the style of a classic fairy tale." --Midwest Book Review, 2006 Click here to see an illustration from Ambrose and the Princess. You may order Ambrose and the Princess from Liturgical Press or . . . |
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