�An endearing picture book � The beautifully worded text and strong but delicate illustrations create a charm all their own ����
�Booklist on� Eeny Up Above
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�Like Spring � Brown�s soft illustrations echo Beatrix Potter�s in both delicacy and whimsy, and Yolen�s story of bravery justified should put a smile in readers� hearts.��
�Kirkus Reviews on�Eeny Up Above
�PreSchool-Grade 1�The text is carefully constructed, with thoughts building upon one another and reality clothed in poetic contemplation. This is also a book of opposites, of questions, and of astonishing answers� The characters have such full and individual personalities, and the vision of all the rooms visited is so complete, that readers will be drawn into each earth-brown picture. Young Eeny is especially engaging as she pulls her doll in its acorn wagon, a shovel by her side, energy and innocent determination in each stride. A notable effort by both author and illustrator.��
�School Library Journal on Eeny, Meeny, Miney Mole
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�Yolen�s poetic narrative is expertly paced and has a nicely varied repetitive pattern, giving the familiar story of venturing forth into new territory a fresh flavor. Brown�s watercolors are just right: the menage is homey, though with clues to its being underground; the older sisters are visibly set in their ways, while Eeny (like Henkes�s mice) is sweet but refreshingly persistent. Perfect for sharing aloud. (Picture book. 4-8)��
�Kirkus Reviews on Eeny, Meeny, Miney Mole
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�Hot chocolate wins over strong opposition � This thin but cute story and the colorful, lively illustrations are as sweet and cozy as a chocolate drink. Kids will admire Eeny�s pluck and be glad her sisters learn to broaden their horizons somewhat, demonstrating the importance of accepting change and becoming more open-minded. A reminder that happiness derives from adapting to what might once have seemed strange.�
� Kirkus Reviews
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�Yolen returns to the snug hole of siblings Eeny, Meeny, and Miney Mole in this comforting addition to the Eeny Series � Throughout this likeable low-key adventure, Brown�s carefully rendered interiors fill the mole hole with homey domestic details, while the wider world is prettily pictured, replete with birds, butterflies, and flowers. Ages 3�8.�
� Publishers Weekly
�Eeny, Meeny, and Miney Mole are sisters who live in a deep, dark burrow. Meeny and Miney are content in their predictable, quiet home, but Eeny longs to be part of the Up Above; she visits often�despite her older sisters� scolding. Nothing Eeny tries convinces her sisters to venture into the light; only an acorn cup of cocoa sparks a compromise. Watercolor illustrations portray the blossoming beauty of spring and the cozy hues of the Mole sisters� underground home.�
� Foreword Reviews
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�Follow a brave young mole as she ventures up above her underground home to explore despite her sisters' objections ...The illustrations are whimsical and depict a beautiful mole world above and below ground. This is a wonderful message for young children about bravery and trying new things. A great read for home or school.�
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