Blast Off Boy and Blorp

Once again Yaccarino's heroes, who have switched planets, satisfy the easy-reader set with an imaginative twist on the school science fair. On Planet Earth, objects in his host family's home begin to disappear as Blorp creates his masterpiece for the fair. L.J. Ganser voices Blorp's incredulity at the simple solution necessary to complete his complex creation. On Planet Meep, Blast Off Boy refuses to talk, or even think about, his project. His last-minute plan bears unexpected fruits as he combines ordinary items in an unusual way. Ganser first voices Blast Off Boy's lack of confidence and then his pride of accomplishment. Ganser's steady pace and exquisite articulation add to the appeal of this recording. A.R. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine