Yomtov, Nel. The Grimy, Gross Unusual History of the Toilet.

Yomtov, Nel.  The Grimy, Gross Unusual History of the Toilet.     Capstone Publishers, 2012.    48p   $30.65      ISBN 978-1-4296-5489-0     All Ages    E-BN         

Little-known details and amazing facts unfold as you read this unusual history of the toilet.     

The content was nicely chosen for young readers. It contained information that was interesting and not commonly found in other books on this topic.
  Second in importance to the informative text, the next-best thing about this book is the humorous appeal to young readers.  The layout of the various pages is diverse and well balanced between text and full-color illustrations so that similes are grouped together.  The flow and balance of the text and visuals are integrated to present a very stimulating book for both young and reluctant readers.
The use of various background colors and distinctive boxes to highlight different topics is quite effective.
  This is a great read for almost any age. Chuckles and gasps will certainly be heard when reading occurs.  This book is one in the Unusual Histories series.  The series consists of two books at this time. The general theme of the series is bizarre tidbits.   

Subject: Sanitation

Linda McNeil

 

Yomtov, Nel. Jason and the Golden Fleece.

Yomtov, Nel. Jason and the Golden Fleece.
Stone Arch see Capstone 2009 71p 18.99 978-1-442-1172-9 elm/ms
This is a retelling of the Jason and the Golden Fleece myth in graphic novel format. The retelling of the myth Jason and the Golden Fleece is beautifully illustrated
in a manner that will attack young readers. Both the author who retells the story and the illustrator have combined their talents to create an enticing read for young people. The format (a graphic novel) allows this novel to be more widely read and appreciated because of it graphic format. The old adage of a picture is worth a thousand words will hold true in this instance.

Readers will gain insight into the characters and events through facial expressions and posturing of the characters. And important myths from history will be learned and appreciate by a new crop of readers. LM