Books by Laurene Krasny Brown and Complete Book Reviews
Eisenhower, Author, Handey, Author, Laurene Krasny Brown, Author Little Brown and Company $14.45 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-11087-7
The appealing, articulate little dinosaurs who have imparted sage advice in the Browns' Dinosaurs Alive and Well! and Dinosaurs Divorce here deliver their most critical message yet: natural resources, ``gifts'' to us from our planet, won't always be
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Marc Tolon Brown, Author, Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Landin, Illustrator Little Brown and Company $12.45 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-11385-4
Two sunny chapter books introduce Dino Easy Readers, featuring the antic and affable dinosaur siblings, Rex and Lilly. Each volume consists of three self-contained adventures, all of which end on a lighthearted note. Ably targeting beginning readers,
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Marc Tolon Brown, Author, Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Edward R. Emberley, Illustrator Little Brown and Company $12.45 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-11386-1
Two sunny chapter books introduce Dino Easy Readers, featuring the antic and affable dinosaur siblings, Rex and Lilly. Each volume consists of three self-contained adventures, all of which end on a lighthearted note. Ably targeting beginning readers,
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author Atlantic Monthly Press $13.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-87113-089-1
A little bit like a comic book, sort of a reference bookit's hard to classify this latest work from the Browns, but that's all right. Both children and parents will use this as they wish, for it faces head-on the emotional (sadness, anger) and...
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author Little Brown and Company $14.45 (1p) ISBN 978-0-316-11363-2
Lettuce say at the outset that Brown's paean to produce is hard to beet for squashing veg-o-phobia. Framed as a theatrical offering-""the Greatest, Greenest Show on Earth""-this zany caper is emceed by one Mr. B.A. Dilly (a pickle, natch) and stars...
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Yeh, Author, Marc Tolon Brown, Author Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers $12.95 (42p) ISBN 978-0-394-89462-1
Brown's ingenious guide offers solid suggestions for parents interested in enriching a child's early development. Designed with parents (or grandparents, babysitters, siblings, etc.) as well as babies in mind, the book's text is limited to brief...
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Allee, Author, Marc Tolon Brown, With Little Brown and Company $15.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-10998-7
With the same zany humor and straightforward approach demonstrated in Dinosaurs Beware! et al., the Browns have created another refreshing book to help youngsters learn about caring for themselves. Anthropomorphic alligators tell (and show) children
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasny Brown, Author, Marc Tolon Brown, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $7.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-11009-9
In yet another of the Browns' ever-beguiling Dinosaur books, the green critters offer myriad, easily digestible health tips. Ages 4-8. (Sept.)
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasny Brown, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $5.95 (0p) ISBN 978-0-316-11253-6
The helpful creatures from Dinosaurs Divorce return to offer amusing tips for young globetrotters; in PW 's words, ``Brown's detailed drawings bring a zestful humor to the straightforward text.'' Ages 4-8. (Apr.)
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasney Brown, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $6.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-10183-7
Using straight text as well as cartoons including dialogue balloons, this ""chatty yet frank"" book, according to PW, ""will put young readers--and their parents--totally at ease."" Ages 4-8. (Apr.)
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasney Brown, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $7.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-11397-7
Winsome dinosaurs illustrate such earth-friendly practices as basic recycling and saving energy. Ages 4-8 . (Apr.)
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasney Brown, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $15.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-10915-4
The creators of When Dinosaurs Die and Dinosaurs Divorce gracefully tackle another topic that is potentially problematic for youngsters--this time without dinosaur characters. Marc Brown's familiar renderings of bouncy kids and their parents fill...
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasny Brown, Author, Laurie Krasney Brown, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-10917-8
Aided again by the amiable dinos from Dinosaurs to the Rescue! and Dinosaurs Divorce, the Browns tackle perhaps their toughest subject to date. Using the frank yet reassuring tack employed in the previous books, the author presents a balanced,...
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Marc Tolon Brown, Author , illus. by Marc Brown. Little, Brown $5.95 (31p) ISBN 978-0-316-11153-9
"Spotlighting some unavoidable trouble spots, the Browns impart valuable tactics for coping with rejection, shyness, arguments, etc.," said PW. Ages 4-8. (Sept.)
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Marc Tolon Brown, Author, Lauersen, Author Joy Street Books $13.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-11076-1
The green dinosaurs of Dinosaurs Divorce are backthis time to illustrate the joys of traveling. ``Every time you leave home,'' says the narrator, ``whether to travel around the world, or around the block, get ready for an adventure!'' Broadening the
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Rosanne Bittner, Author, Lawson, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $7.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-10996-3
Friendly dinosaurs in the throes difficult divorce situations reassure readers in similar straits that everything will be all right. Ages 4-8. (Oct.)
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Laurene Krasny Brown, Author, Chopra, Author, Laurie Krasny Brown, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-10913-0
Though several of their earlier Dino Life Guides for Families have dealt with issues that are ostensibly weightier (death, divorce), the Browns are clearly tuned in to children's universal belief that having friends and feeling included are matters...
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