Phyllis Perry

REVIEWS

Reviewers have said the following about Phyllis Perry's books:

For It Happened in Rocky Mountain National Park

Bette Erickson, Boulder Daily Camera, "Phyllis J. Perry discloses little-known vignettes of much interest. She has meticulously researched and revealed, with historical accuracy, much about the natioanl park that many of us didn't know. And Perry does it well."

For A Kid's Look at Colorado

Clay Evans writes in the Boulder Daily Camera, "Perry's book will become the gold-standard of source materials."

For A Kid's Look at Colorado

Carol Heepke writing for the Colorado Library Journal says,"Phyllis Perry has crafted a guide useful for teachers and parents, who could use this book to plan enough vacations and field trips around the state to last a whole childhood, if not a lifetime!"

For Science Companion

Starred review in Burrelle's: "In this work, Phyllis Perry, noted author and educator, has put together a book that will help primary school teachers improve their teaching skills and get more science into the minds of children."

For Keeping the Traditions

Highly recommended in Library Talk: "This title should prove extremely useful in both language arts and social studies classes." And in The Territorial Tattler, Robert Rodriguez writes: "Beginning story-tellers will find this book a bonanza of multicultural background material."

For Getting Started in Science Fairs

The Science News Reviewer writes, "This quintessential guide to science fair planning for students, parents, and teachers touches on every aspect of the fair at the elementary school level."

For Mr. Crumb's Secret

In the Midwest Book Review: "A charming adventure which subtly encourages a young reader to make the most of school and public lbirary resources."

For Secrets of the Rock

The reviewer for Children's Bookwatch writes, "The Secrets of the Rock is a playful mystery for kids featuring Fribble Mouse and his delightful friends. A chapter book for young people making the transition from picture books to wordier fare, The Secrets of the Rock features a scattering of whimsical black-and-white drawings to illustrate the simple yet magical mystery that Fribble uncovers one day in the park. Young preople will enjoy learning about piecing together clues even as Fribble does, in this delightful story."

For Teaching Fantasy Literature: From the Hobbit to Harry Potter

In Kliatt, Anthony Pucci writes, "This well-organized guide should be helpful for any educator looking to incorporate work from the fantasy genre into the curriculum at the middle school level. The selections are worthwhile and the quality of the accompanying materials is excellent."