Books by Joyce Maxner and Complete Book Reviews

Joyce Maxner, Author, William Joyce, Illustrator HarperCollins Publishers $4.95 (0p) ISBN 978-0-06-443275-7
In PW 's words, ``Joyce cleverly evokes the dimly lit speakeasies of Hollywood. Monocled, zoot-suited insects frequent Nick's Cafe where . . . a turtle sports a top hat, and at dawn `the Bug-a-Wugs grow sleepy and still.' '' Ages 4-8. (Sept.)
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Joyce Maxner, Author, Kevin Hawkes, Illustrator Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books $13.95 (0p) ISBN 978-0-688-10340-8
``Bupji Beetle, Dragonia Fly, Anatole Ant, Madame Flutterby, Bumbly Bee and you and I'' are the guests of Lady Bugatti for an elegant dinner and evening at the theater. As the overture is about to begin, however, the troupe realizes that Lady...
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Joyce Maxner, Author, Kevin Hawkes, Illustrator Puffin Books $4.99 (320p) ISBN 978-0-14-054832-7
Elegant and sophisticated artwork rendered in particularly vivid hues adorns these odd, somewhat overblown verses about a chic bug-about-town and her insect retinue. Ages 3-8. (Apr.)
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Joyce Maxner, Author, Maxner, Author, William Joyce, Illustrator HarperCollins $14 (25p) ISBN 978-0-06-024216-9
The too-sweet language of this bedtime rhyme is belied by Joyce's dark and atmospheric illustrations. Every night Nicholas Cricket plays his banjo with the Bug-a-Wug Cricket Band. ``Moonlight glows and summer wind blows,'' as ``peep-peep-peepers...
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