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Chicago Tribune, December 20, 2008
...an experienced grower of 'petunias and sunflowers for years,' wants another project, so she turns to the catalogs. Barry Root's warmly golden illustrations of the interior of her house radiate warmth, and the book is designed so that the text is never...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 16, 2008
...grow Christmas trees in 'Christmas Farm' (Harcourt, $17). Author Mary Lyn Ray's gentle story is matched by Barry Root's watercolor illustrations, which luminously evoke Wilma and Parker's determination and hard work. (Ages 3-7.) " Sam wants to do...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 16, 2008
...grow Christmas trees in 'Christmas Farm' (Harcourt, $17). Author Mary Lyn Ray's gentle story is matched by Barry Root's watercolor illustrations, which luminously evoke Wilma and Parker's determination and hard work. (Ages 3-7.) ? Sam wants to do...
Washington Post, December 13, 2008
...By Mary Lyn Ray. Illustrated by Barry Root. Harcourt. $17. (ages 4 to 8) In many homes this December, firs, balsams, spruces and pines will stand patiently bearing the weight of tradition and adornment. Few children will...
Detroit News, December 13, 2008
...grow Christmas trees in 'Christmas Farm' (Harcourt, $17). Author Mary Lyn Ray's gentle story is matched by Barry Root's watercolor illustrations, which luminously evoke Wilma and Parker's determination and hard work. (Ages 3-7). Author Audrey Penn shows...
Into the Wardrobe, May 31, 2009
...reviews The Big Orange Splot by Daniel M. Pinkwater, The Araboolies of Liberty Street by Sam Swope and Barry Root, Cosmo’s Moon by Devin Scillian and Mark Braught, and The Boy Who Grew Flowers by Jen Wojtowicz and Steve Adams at Book Aunt . Eva...
Just One More Book!!, April 4, 2009
...in turn impact your young listeners’ enjoyment of a book? Authors, illustrators and books mentioned Lee Edward Fodi Barry Root Kimberly Bulcken Root The Storytelling Princess Jeanne Birdsall The Penderwicks Pictured, Love and Roast Chicken ,...
ShoppingBlog.com, December 20, 2008
...he tries to stay awake by wrapping presents and decorating. Christmas Farm by Mary Lyn Ray, illustrated by Barry Root (Harcourt) - This fascinating children's book provides a a lyrical, behind-the-scenes look at the intricate lives of Christmas trees...




















