From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3-While en route to a "very exciting place," a grandfather gives his grandson hints about their destination. According to Gramps, they might encounter monkeys, mountains, knights, dragons, snakes, dinosaurs, and more. The bewildered boy guesses the obvious-zoo, museum, aquarium, movie-and is happy to discover that their mysterious objective is the library. Colorful cartoon illustrations, including many double-page spreads, depict the car ride and Jack's imagined view of where they are headed. Visual clues will help astute readers guess the destination. Most pictures include images of books or recognizable book characters. While the artwork and narration are competent and effective, they are not outstanding or particularly memorable. However, this is a title that many libraries will want to own for its message-libraries and books offer unlimited excitement, adventure, and entertainment. Consider using it during class or group visits to the library.
Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
Can You Guess Where We're Going? (32 pp.; $15.95; Nov. 15; 0-8234-1387-X): Woodruff's book is a treasure hunt for a destination, with hints rattling like hail all around readers. Gramps is taking Jack out for the day, but he's not letting on just where they are headed. He does give Jack cluesimpossible cluese.g., there will be monkeys there, and perhaps they can bring some home. Sea turtles, pastries, mountains, dragons, and knights also come up in conversation. Throughout the journey, Fisher drops additional hints in color-mad, busy illustrations that feature a lot of books. When the two finally pull up in front of the library, it comes not as a surprise but as a pleasant inevitability. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
Book Description
As his grandfather gives him hints about all the exciting things they will see, Jack tries to guess where they are going.
About the Author
Cynthia Fisher has illustrated "Can You Guess Where We're Going?" by Elvira Woodruff and other books for young readers. She lives in Charlemont, Massachusetts.
Elvira Woodruff has written more than twenty picture books and novels for young readers, including Dear Levi: Letters from the Overland Trail,Dear Austin: Letters from the Underground Railroad,The Ghost of Lizard Light, and The Memory Coat, illustrated by Michael Dooling. The author lives in Martins Creek, PA.
Elvira Woodruff has written more than twenty picture books and novels for young readers, including Dear Levi: Letters from the Overland Trail,Dear Austin: Letters from the Underground Railroad,The Ghost of Lizard Light, and The Memory Coat, illustrated by Michael Dooling. The author lives in Martins Creek, PA.
