Children's Book Review: Space Boy and the Snow Monster By Dian Curtis Regan

SPACE BOY AND THE SNOW MONSTER

By: Dian Curtis Regan

Illustrated by: Robert Neubecker

Published: October 10, 2017

Publisher: Boyds Mills Press

Fiction

If your child has a vivid imagination, then these Space Boy books will give him or her even more ideas for pretend play.

Niko's spaceship is buried in the snow so he takes his dog, Tag, and Radar the Robot along to investigate. Suddenly, Radar is captured by the Snow Monster (who looks suspiciously like Niko's sister). Niko unburies his spaceship and sets off to find Radar. Niko will have to battle through snow monster attacks, Tag being captured, and a Killer Bunny Spy before they can leave Planet Ice, hopefully with Radar as Co-Pilot.

The pages are so full of engaging illustrations, the kids will want you to turn the pages slowly so they can look at everything going on. Children will love looking for Radar buried in snow on the pages. Since this is the third book in the series ( see my review of SPACE BOY AND HIS DOG), you know there is likely more adventures to come. While Niko and friends are enjoying a cup of cocoa after returning from their adventure, another one looms out the window...until next time.

Dian Curtis Regan is the author of many books for young readers. Growing up in Colorado, she spent many a summer in her own backyard making up stories, like Niko. (Her sister appeared in none of them.) Dian has lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Venezuela, and Kansas. Now she is back on Planet Home, Colorado. For more info check out her website, diancurtisregan.com or spaceboybooks.com.  


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Children's Book Review: Space Boy and His Dog By Dian Curtis Regan

SPACE BOY AND HIS DOG

By: Dian Curtis Regan

Illustrated by: Robert Neubecker

Published: April 7, 2015

Publisher: Boyds Mills Press

Fiction

This book is just wonderful and perfect for a boy or a girl.  If you notice in the above photo, the title says SPACE BOY AND HIS SISTER DOG. The sister, Posh, makes an appearance in this novel and will make both boys and girls relate to having a sibling.

Niko has made a spaceship out of a box and is always looking for an adventure to take his dog, Tag and robot, Radar on. His sister is not invited on these adventures though. While looking for an adventure, Niko notices a sign that says "Lost Cat" so he takes his spaceship to the moon in search of the lost cat. The only problem is that there is a stowaway. Find out if Niko can find the missing cat and will make it back home in time for dinner.

The pages are vibrantly drawn with much detail and will keep even the youngest child interested just by looking at the pictures. The pages of the book are a thicker paper which makes it harder for the pages to tear and easier for the child to turn the pages. There is a lot of silliness and imagination in this story. I love books that encourage a child to pretend and be creative and this one does just that.

The author has more books planned for Niko and his spaceship. Be sure to keep these books on your radar. This series would make a great gift for your little creative pretender!

Dian Curtis Regan - source

Dian Curtis Regan is the author of many books for young readers. Growing up in Colorado, she spent many a summer in her own backyard making up stories, like Niko. (Her sister appeared in none of them.) Dian has lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Venezuela, and Kansas. Now she is back on Planet Home, Colorado. For more info check out her website, diancurtisregan.com or spaceboybooks.com.  

Robert Neubecker is an award-winning illustrator. He has drawn for the New York Times among many other publications, for forty years. He lives in Park City, Utah. To find out more about Neubecker and his many books, visit neubecker.com.

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