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Summary
Summary
Meet Smick.
And Chick.
And . . . stick!
But what happens when they meet each other ?
Filled with action, rhymes, and wordplay, Smick! is nothing less than terrific.
Author Notes
Doreen Cronin was born in Queens, New york. She grew up in Merrick, Long Island. She attended Pennysylvania State University where she majored in journalism. Eventually she found herself using her journalism background in the world of publishing. and she turned her sights toward law and attended St. john's University School of Law. She went on to work as an attorney in a Manhattan Law firm. She wrote her book Click, Clack, Moo, Cows That Type in 1995, shortly after the death of her father. It took another five years, however, before the book was published. She stated in her bio that this book was not only her first published book but also the easiest book to write, taking her only about 20 minutes to jot down the story. The book went on to become a Caldecott Honor Book. While the book eventually met with great success, publishers rejected it repeatedly for several years until a publisher eventually called her with the news that it would be published. Her success as a children's author continued with books such as Diary of a Worm published in 2003 and winner of Parent's Choice Award Slver 2003 Picture Book, Diary of a Spider published in 2003 and Rescue Bunnies. She made the 2013 New York Times High Profiles List with her title Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat.
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Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-A pup named Smick, an ordinary stick, and one adorable chick form an unlikely trio. The first few pages introduce the pup while spare text lists commands for the canine. Next, a stick is introduced into the story line and serves as a tantalizing treat for the pooch. Smick is encouraged to act on his interest in chasing his new toy. "Go, Smick, go!" His ears twitch as the next word introduces the newest arrival: "Chick?" Initially, it appears that Smick and Chick are in a standoff until they realize that there is much joy to be found in their relationship; the final page features Smick and Chick in a moment of slobbery affection. "Sidekick.Sidechick.Side lick!" With only a smattering of words and thick dark outlined drawings on the white pages, Smick's telling facial features accentuate his playful charm. Photographs of flower petals and rosemary tree sticks are combined with digital images to achieve an excellent effect. VERDICT This clever and appealing glimpse into the start of some delightful friendships is one doggone good time.-Meg Smith, Cumberland County Public Library, Fayetteville, NC (c) Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Writing in short, emphatic phrases, Cronin (the Click Click Moo books) introduces Smick, an eminently playful dog who happily shows off his best tricks. Newcomer Medina does a remarkable job of encapsulating Smick's essential dogginess in just a few exuberant black lines with a crayonlike texture: aside from a slim collar that displays Smick's name, the rough outline of Smick's body is all that separates him from the pages' white backgrounds. The narration assumes the voice of Smick's unseen owner, offering commands ("Go, Smick, go!") and praise ("Good, Smick!"). After demonstrating his ability to sit and fetch a photographic stick, Smick befriends Chick, a tiny bird who consists of a single oval flower petal, upon which Medina has drawn a beak, wings, eyes, and stick legs. There's a tense moment when it seems like Smick might gobble up Chick ("No, Smick, No!"), but before long these two become "Sidekick" and "Sidechick," mutually devoted friends. It's a straightforward and satisfying friendship story in both its concept and execution. Ages 3-5. Author's agent: Holly McGhee, Pippin Properties. Illustrator's agent: Gillian MacKenzie, Gillian MacKenzie Agency. (Feb.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.