"Rarely has science been more fun or more accessible." --Nicholas A. Basbanes, Literary Features Syndicate
"This unique book with fantastic illustrations should be an essential for every home library or classroom this Earth Day." --Monica & Hannah McRae Young, Winston-Salem Journal
The following books ["EcoMazes"; 12 others] have been selected to motivate the earth-conscious spirit in all of us. --Bianca Schulze, The Children's Book Review
"This
elaborately researched book...make(s) Munro's latest creative endeavor a
timely, educational and adventurous odyssey. A bonus: "Ecomazes" is
big enough that several children can interactively read and work
together at the same time." --Lee Littlewood, Creators.com
"What do you get when you
combine a book of mazes, a
"search-and-find" type of feature, and an accompanying text that
provides appealing and interesting information? I'm holding the answer
in my
hands right now, and it's the new cute, fun and informative over-sized
picture
book by Roxie Munro." "Knowledge, especially
when
presented in this lighthearted and active way, can instill a respect and
awe
for all that our planet has to offer! " --Five Minutes for Books
"In a veritable visual panorama of dinosaurs, eight classic dinosaurs are presented in two ways: first as skeletons and then as living creatures...There's the massive fellow, alive and munching on leaves, set against a prehistoric landscape, with a volcano steaming in the distance... Children will recognize and identify, the three pterosaur-ish creatures flying by, the toothy T. Rex-like creature lurching toward a smaller dinosaur, and maybe that's an Ankylosaurus munching on ferns. It's an arresting scene, in gorgeous full color inks, that will transport readers to the old days. The real old days. They will have a fine old time flipping the pages, back and forth, and comparing bones to body, and saying all those gloriously tongue-twisty dinosaur names.
It's one big wow... The
handsome pictures portray a lake-filled background of plants, trees,
dinosaur babies hatching out of eggs, and lots of other wildlife. This
... will inspire children to draw their own dinosaur-filled scenes. The
final pages are a real treat: there's a paragraph about each dinosaur,
including a phonetic pronunciation..., and (a) thumbnail sketch of each
scene, with all of the additional dinosaurs (32 different ones, four or
five per scene) labeled..." Judy Freeman, judyreadsbooks.com
"Eye-catching illustrations and minimal text make this a good choice for young dino fans..."Booklist "Munro moves from architecture to paleontology for her latest Inside-Outside album ...young dinophiles will relish the cleanly drawn details. ... Pre-readers in particular will be drawn to this prehistoric primer." Kirkus
"Munro opens a wonderful window into a long-extinct world for young dinophiles...this title will be greeted with sighs of satisfaction by the younger set." School Library Journal
Kansas National
Education Association Reading Circle Recommendation
"There’s
much to contemplate here, and happily the book lays flat, a perfect
format for toddlers on their stomachs studying each page... After
hearing the book, children can read it on their own. Go! Go! Go!" Horn Book
"In
this fascinating picture book, people are on the go in a variety of
ways... Firemen put on their gear and then rush to an emergency with
their ladder truck. A hot-air balloon is prepared for flight. After
being saddled, horses and riders gallop along a steeplechase course. A
sea vessel voyages to the depths of the ocean. Pit crews service two
racecars, and the action switches to an auto race over an oval track.
The full-color illustrations are loaded with pertinent details.
Gatefolds, flaps, and fold-out pages ... create
a wonderfully energetic sense of motion. The complexity of the art
demonstrates the careful planning that went into the book’s
preparation. Young readers will devour this appealing title. Teachers
might use it as a basis for writing story extensions." School Library Journal
Mazeways: A to Z...Real life mazes! A is for Airport, B is for Boatyard, K is for Kitchen, M is for Mountain....26 mazes, from real life. And over 700 objects to look for, count, and name. Answers in the back. "Hours of fun...a bright enticing book" Booklist "Munro presents fans of her previous maze challenges new fodder to delight and intrigue. From A (airport) to Z (zookeeper), Munro’s fantastical paintings provide an abundance of detail to entrance and enchant even the most jaded maze-whiz. Munro’s paintings are just plain fun to look at." Kirkus 2008 Edition of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year
Fifty flaps/fold-outs. Watch the Bronco buck off the cowboy, a cowgirl Barrel Race, the Calf Scramble, Mutton Busting, and all events in a real Rodeo. Each double page spread has the event history and rules, and after the Rodeo, Square Dance with a Cowboy Band. 24 pages in brilliant color, published by Bright Sky Press. "One of the year's Top Ten Texas books" Houston Chronicle "Clear, concise text and clever lift-the-flap illustrations capture the action and excitement of a rodeo..." School Library Journal Finalist, Texas Institute of Letters, Friends of the Austin Public Library Award for Best Children's Book
Written by Mike Spradlin and illustrated by Roxie Munro. Walker, 32 pages. Thrilling history detailed in a fast-paced richly illustrated account. "Paying handsome tribute to the doughty crew that brought the rule of law to some of the wildest parts of the Wild West...the best short introduction since Stephen Hardin’s Texas Rangers" Kirkus "The abundant color, cartoon illustrations are well suited to the text, and provide competent visual support to the facts. Give this to children who have a strong interest in Texas history or the Wild West." Booklist
A lift-the-flap fold-out picture book. Vibrant color throughout. 24 pages, all ages. Includes finding/naming games. Check out the Elephant Ballet, the Astounding Agile Acrobats, the Trapeze Twins, Agonsky's Amazing Animals, High-Wire Harry and Harriett, and more lively acts. Watch the clowns getting ready, and then tease and trick each other. Look for Max the Cat and Fred the Dog and their antics. And be prepared for the grand finale! Over 50 flaps! A Children's Book of the Month Club.
"A winning concept expertly executed; could become a young child's favorite book." Kirkus
"...Roxie Munro’s Circus, an interactive extravaganza that portrays all the hullabaloo of the center
ring. Detailed spreads highlight assorted spine-tingling acts and seek-and-find
lists encourage close examination of the pictures. Children get in on the
action by unfolding flaps to watch the Pippin Brothers pile assemble a human
pyramid, Hi-Wire Harriet prance across a tightrope, and much, much, more." SLJ Curriculum Connections
Join the Crooked River Ranch cowboys on a trail ride through canyons and over rivers, across prairies and mountains to the cattle pens on the range, and then to the camp, and wind your way back home on a different path. Look for hidden ABCs, find the wily coyote in each maze, count the cattle, and play more games! Answers in the back of the book. A Children's Book of the Month Club selection. Bronze Medal, Interactive Children's Books, IPPY (Independent Publishers).
Published by Sterling
36 pages;11"x11";ages 6-12;full color
Each eye-popping maze connects to the next one - travel through the Park via the rides (the Cyclone, Dinosaur Daze, Marsburg, the Winding River...) or the Toot-toot Train. Stop in the Food Court. Then wind your way back on a different path. In each maze, look for Mrs. McCourt's class, the balloon man, an ice cream stand.
Washington Post Best Books for Boys Choice; Children's Book of the Month Club
Published by Chronicle Books
24 pages;11"x9";ages 3-8;full color
A "brilliant" lift-the-flap book...explore a fire station, a train, a doctor's office; sail a boat, go behind the stage door, check out the space station; open the barn door, peek into a mechanic's garage....over 50 flaps to lift and explore.
A Children's Book of the Month Club selection; CHILD magazine Best Book of the Month; Horn Book Summer Reading choice; Bank Street College Best Book of the Year Selection; Scholastic Parent & Child Best New Book.
Written by Bo Zaunders
published by Dutton Children's Books
48 pages;11x9;ages 7-13;full color
Fascinating biographies of famous architectural creators through history - Brunelleschi (Pippo's Dome); the great Turkish builder Sinan; the story of the Brooklyn Bridge; Eiffel's Tower; Barcelona's Gaudi; the Chrysler Building's race for the sky; and more....
A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year; a NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.
Published by Bright Sky Press
36 pages,10x10,ages 5-10,full color
Horned toads, roadrunners, and rattlesnakes, cowboys, and chuck wagons... from the open range where the buffalo roam to the horse barn and the cowboy's bunkhouse, RANCH invites you to a dazzling display of real life on a working Western ranch. Includes counting and finding games, with answers in the back of the book.
Children's Book of the Month Club selection; 2006 NAPPA Family Honors Award (National Parenting Publications); Texas Reading Club 2009
Published by Chronicle books
36 pages;11x11;5-11;full color
Navigate through thirteen amazing aerial landscapes, each connecting to the other, on your trip to the zoo, and then find your way back on a different path through the towns, constructions sites, airports, cities, mountains..... There are also hidden ABCs, items to count and find, hours of interactive play. School Library Journal starred review; Parenting magazine Pick of the Month
Written by Bo Zaunders
published by Abrams
32 pages;9x11;ages 7-11; full color
The true story of an unlikely hero - a 19th century West Virginia furniture maker with a third grade education who, through humor, showmanship, and know-how, build one of the country's most famous covered bridges. Almost destroyed during the Civil War, the great bridge still stands today. Eighteen other US covered bridges are featured.
For these and other books, go to amazon.com ("BOOKS"; then go to "Roxie Munro") or ask at your local bookstore.
There are still original illustrations available for purchase from some of Roxie's books. The art is created with colored inks on 100% cotton rag Strathmore. Most illustrations are approximately 25% larger than the book trim size (usually double page spreads are 24" wide and 15" high, paper size approximately 18x26).
Check out the Mazeways ABC prints for limited edition giclee prints. There are also prints available from many of Roxie's other books, including Inside-Outside Dinosaurs.
For availability and prices of original art and specific print images from other books, email Roxie at roxie@roxiemunro.com
Book Awards (selected):
"The Inside-Outside Book of New York City" : A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award; a TIME Magazine's Best Children's Book of the Year "Christmastime in New York City" and "Blimps": New York Times Best Children's Books List "Blimps": NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children; a New York Times Best Picture Book of the Year "Gargoyles, Girders & Glass Houses"; "Crocodiles, Camels, & Dugout Canoes"; and "The Inside-Outside Book of Washington DC": NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies "Mazescapes": A School Library Journal Starred Review; Parenting magazine Pick of the Month "Amazement Park," "Doors," "Ranch," and "Circus": Children's Book of the Month Club "Mazeways: A to Z": 2008 Bank Street College of Education: The Best Books of the Year; Chicago Public Library “Children's Books for Year Round Giving” List "The Inside-Outside Book of Libraries": A School Library Journal Starred Review; a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; Smithsonian Notable Books for Children; Horn Book Guide, Starred Review; American Booksellers Pick of the Lists; Lasting Connections, ALA; Finalist: Nevada Young Readers Award; Rhode Island Children’s Book Award nomination; Texas Reading Club; Children's Crown award Nominee; San Francisco Sunday Examiner & Chronicle “Editor’s Choice;” Bank Street College of Education Best Book; Children's Crown Award Nominee "Feathers, Flaps & Flops": School Library Journal Starred Review; A SLJ Best Book of the Year; Center for Children's Books Best Book of the Year List "Doors": Child Magazine Best Book of the Month; Horn Book Best Summer Reading List; Children's Book of the Month Club; Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year Selection; Best New Book selection, Scholastic Parent & Child "Amazement Park": Washington Post "Best Books for Boys" pick; Horn Book Summer Reading List "Ranch": 2006 NAPPA (National Parenting Publications) Family Honors Award "Gargoyles, Girders & Glass Houses": Bank Street College Best of of the Year Choice; Notable Social Science Trade Book for Young People "Inside-Outside Dinosaurs": Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Recommendation "Rodeo": One of the Top Ten Texas Books of the Year, Houston Chronicle; Finalist, Texas Institute of Letters, Friends of the Austin Public Library Award for Best Children's Book "Wild West Trail Ride Maze": Bronze Medal, IPPY (Independent Publishers) Other book awards include American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, Booklist and Publisher's Weekly starred reviews; NYPL: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing; works from "The Inside-Outside Book of New York"; "The Inside-Outside Book of Paris"; "The Great Bridge-Building Contest"; and others chosen for The Original Art Exhibit, Society of Illustrators, NYC.
