Snowed in at Pokeweed
Public School
"Bianchi's humorous text and illustrations make this kindly story
about children disguised as animals a happy choice for primary students.
Teachers will love its insightful commentary on school routines; children
will enjoy the large, bright drawings and shared experiences common to
their school day."
Canadian Book Review Annual
Spring Break at Pokeweed
Public School
"The pictures of Bianchi's endearing animal characters are colorful
and detailed. This is a comforting book, showing different species getting
together to have fun in the fresh air; the mysterious Ogopokeweed will
stimulate young imaginations."
The Kingston Whig-Standard
"This is a very lighthearted, enjoyable and upbeat book . . . Young
children will enjoy the humourous aspect of the illustrations: the antics
of the fledgling anglers as they tangle their lines and the difficulties
the campers have putting up their tents. Recommended."
...Canadian Book Review Annual
Welcome Back to Pokeweed
Public School
"From the buildup of buying new clothes and school supplies to
the bus ride home after the first day, this story touches whimsically on
events that signify the start of a new year . . . Charming and fun to read."
The Edmonton Sunday Sun
"Welcome Back . . . is a wacky back-to-school story in typical
Bianchi style . . . Bianchi knows and recounts the odd rituals of elementary
school, and both kids and parents will recognize the authenticity of school-bus
jokes, assemblies and the student amusement of staff foibles."
The Leader Post (Regina)
"Get kids in the mood for school (if that's not an oxymoron) with
Welcome Back, a light-hearted tale about a group of animals headed
back to class after summer vacation . . . Charming and fun to read."
The Edmonton Sunday Sun
