BOOK: Maily Harry to the Moon!
By Robie H. Harris
Humorous take on a big sibling's jealous feelings.
Review Date: 8/26/2008

BOOK: Little Boy
By Alison McGhee
A sweet book to celebrate a new son, and his dad.
Review Date: 6/12/2008

TV: H2O
Aussie mermaids send good messages to tweens.
Review Date: 3/13/2008

TV: Curious George
Notorious monkey amuses and teaches preschoolers.
Review Date: 9/1/2006

MOVIE: The Backyardigans: Tale of the Mighty Knights
Movies on DVD
Gentle knightly adventure set to rock opera.
Release Date: 01/14/2008

MOVIE: The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Movies on DVD
Sequel is tamer, more predicable than the classic.
Release Date: 09/24/2007

TV: Lucy, Daughter of the Devil
Devilishly funny, button-pushing 'toon. No kids.
Review Date: 9/7/2007

BOOK: The Hound of Rowan: The Tapestry, Book 1
By Henry H. Neff
Similar to Potter, but stands well on its own.
Review Date: 3/9/2008

MOVIE: Lady Chatterley
Movies on DVD
Lusty D.H. Lawrence adaptation for adults only.
Release Date: 06/22/2007

MOVIE: 1408
Movies on DVD
Hotel room horror is more mental than physical.
Release Date: 06/21/2007
video review available

BOOK: Someday
By Alison McGhee
Soft, sentimental message speaks more to moms.
Review Date: 9/25/2007

MOVIE: Thank You for Smoking
Movies on DVD
Mostly clever comedy about lobbyists. For adults.
Release Date: 03/17/2006

MOVIE: Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
Movies on DVD
A smart interactive adventure for kids.
Release Date: 01/09/2006

BOOK: Jerusalem Sky: Stars, Crosses, and Crescents
By Mark H. Podwal
Lovely poem about Jerusalem and its religions.
Review Date: 1/6/2006

TV: M*A*S*H
Stellar war dramedy classic mixes humor, pathos.
Review Date: 11/13/2005

TV: O'Grady
Clever, quirky, fantasy-laced cartoon. Tweens+.
Review Date: 3/9/2005

TV: W.I.T.C.H.
An animated fantasy-adventure series for tweens.
Review Date: 2/22/2005

BOOK: Pollyanna
By Eleanor H. Porter
Classic story of the power of positive thinking.
Review Date: 11/29/2004

MOVIE: Cellular
Movies on DVD
So-so thriller that is too intense for tweens.
Release Date: 09/10/2004

TV: Finders Keepers
Cult '80s game show: Trash rooms, find stuff, win.
Review Date: 6/26/2004