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Article: PICTURE BOOK CHOICES
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- February 15, 1987
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CopyrightCopyright 1987 The Boston Globe. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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A wrap - p of late-winter picture books:
"Juma and the Magic Jinn," by Joy Anderson; illustrated by
Charles Mikolaycak. Lothrop. $11.75. Ages 6-9. The tiny island of
Lamu off the coast of Kenya is populated with Moslems.
Traditionally, every family has a jinn jar, but people are afraid
of the jinns because they don't know if their magic jinn is good or
evil. Young Juma, bored and grumpy, takes a chance and calls the
jinn. His adventures give him a new appreciation of his home and
family. Strong, handsome illustrations in dark, rich colors
emphasize the mystery of the tale.
"The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks," by Joanna Cole;
illustrated by Bruce Degen. Scholastic. $12.95. Ages ...