Lemke, Amy J. Snorkeling with Sea-Bots.

Lemke, Amy J.  Snorkeling with Sea-Bots.  Capstone/Stone Arch     2013  32p   ISBN 978-1-4342-4030-9  elem  VG    Graphic novel

One day Kolten’s parents decide to spend a day at the beach, and Kolten sees this as an opportunity to go snorkeling.  He leaves his parents relaxing on the beach and heads into the water.  At first all he sees are beautiful fish and other sea animals.  The undersea beauty is breathtaking, but he almost misses seeing a mysterious button on the sea floor.  When he touches it, the button turns into a robot with multiple arms and legs.  The robot takes Kolten’s hand and takes him to an underwater kingdom where everything is about robots and they live in a dome. The robots give him a tour, and Kolten is amazed at all the wonders he sees in this world, but it is time to go home before he is missed.

The book includes sections entitled “Word Power”, “Graphic Descriptions of the Action in the Story”, “Game Time” and “Draw Comics.”               

Summary: Kolten is looking forward to a day at the beach. While his parents are relaxing on the beach he heads for the water to go snorkeling. The things he sees under the water are magical.

Fantasy, Robots-Graphic fiction                                   --Magna Diaz

Lemke, Donald. Superman Fights for Truth.

Lemke, Donald.  Superman Fights for Truth.  Capstone/Picture Window     2014  16p  ISBN 978-1-4795-1686-5   series: DC Board Books  pre K-elem   VG  Fantasy    

It was bound to happen -- a board book for toddlers about Superman.  When a local produce vendor finds his bananas missing he calls on Superman to find the culprit.  Quickly Superman locates the ape that stole the bananas.  However, getting the truth from the ape about the current whereabouts of the bananas proves tricky.  But, no task is too great for Superman, and in a humorous (at least the youngest readers will think so) ending, Superman solves the mystery of the missing bananas.  Sharp characterization and  primary colors will attract young readers.  Superman appears very masculine and strong, and the ape strangely but aptly shares Superman’s physique. This is perfect for sharing with the youngest fans of superhero adventures.      

Summary: This is a board book that combines superheroes and teaching the value of truth telling. It features fantastic, sharply drawn primary-color illustrations. Bananas are missing from a local vendor and Superman is called in to find the ape that took the bananas. Preschool.              

Truth-Fiction, Super heroes                               --Lois McNicol