Page 6 August 3, 2017 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Entertainment Film Review To the Bone is a Worthy Debut from One of TV’s Fiercest, Funniest Female Writers By Kailee Andrews for Cinemacy Marti Noxon is a television visionary, but you probably haven’t heard of her. As a screenwriter and producer, she shaped two of television’s modern classics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Mad Men, and even stepped in as show-runner for Buffy’s controversial, ambitious final seasons. Clearly a force to be recognized, Noxon’s debut feature film, To The Bone, resembles television in the best possible ways. It’s character-driven, limber in its movement between comedy and tragedy, and extends the character’s life well beyond the moment. Lily Collins in To the Bone. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Check It Out Camping Day By Patricia Lakin; Good Night, Animals By Lena Arro; and Froggy Goes to Camp By Jonathan London Reviewed by Katrena Woodson, Teen and Young Reader Librarian, El Segundo Public Library This week, I am reviewing a few picture books on the topic of camping. The first is called Camping Day by Patricia Nash. The story is centered on a family of crocodiles as they experience all of the joys and troubles that can come from camping, packing, hiking, pitching the tent and telling stories around the campfire, as well as being afraid of the dark and dealing with the noises of nature. Lakin’s story is cute and the text will engage young readers. The book is wonderfully illustrated by Scott Nash. Nash’s minimalist style and use of vibrant colors are sure to hold the reader’s interest. This picture book is a fun read aloud that would be best enjoyed by readers ages three to seven. The next camping book is Good Night, Animals by Lena Arro and illustrated by Catarina Kruusval. This is the story of a brother, Bubble, and a sister, Pearl, who are planning to go camping and spend the night in a tent. Pearl is very uncertain and a bit afraid of what the night will hold for them, but Bubble is there with his flashlight and a reassuring smile to tell her that everything will be all right. Pearl keeps hearing strange noises that scare her only to discover that the noises are coming from friendly animals that Bubble invites into the tent to join them. By the end of the book, the tent is jam-packed with animals and Pearl is no longer afraid. This is a charming tale perfect for young readers between the ages of three and five. For the last book, I chose to review Froggy Goes to Camp by Jonathan London. Fans of Froggy will especially love to follow their beloved Froggy on yet another journey. In this story, Froggy is out of school for the summer and his parents are sending him to a summer camp called Camp Run-a-muck. Froggy is nervous and uncomfortable at the beginning of the story because he is a long way from home and doesn’t know anyone at camp--feelings all kids who have gone away for camp are sure to relate with from past experience. As the book goes on and Froggy becomes more at ease, he starts to make friends and have a great time. London’s text is full of silly sound effects, and the illustrations are humorous as well as action-packed. This book is perfect for children who might be nervous about going away to camp for the first time. The El Segundo Public Library offers access to its collection of titles in a variety of formats, including traditional hardback, e-books and books on CD. To check out Camping Day by Patricia Lakin; Good Night, Animals by Lena Arro and Catarina Kruusval; Froggy Goes to Camp by Jonathan London. and Froggy Goes to Camp by Jonathan London, or any other title on your to-read list, please visit the library to apply for your library card, or please contact the reference staff for further assistance. • Camping Day by Patricia Lakin. Good Night, Animals by Lena Arro. Katrena Woodson. El Segundo Rotary Club presents the 20th Annual in the SATURDAY • AUGUST 5, 2017 Gates Open: 4:00pm • Movie Starts at Dusk Chevron Park, El Segundo - Parking at Illinois & El Segundo Blvd. Admission: $5 (kids 3 and under are free) bring blankets & beach chair - no high-back chairs please Tickets available now at Industrial Lock & Security, Big-5 El Segundo and the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce. For more info: information@movieinthepark.info. Or visit: www.movieinthepark.info No Drop-Offs or Pick-Ups Permitted BEER • WINE • TACOS • PIZZA • HAMBURGERS • HOT DOGS • POPCORN & MORE! GIANT MOVIE SCREEN • ENTERTAINMENT • TRAIN RIDES • MOON BOUNCE • FACE PAINTING Dress up in your Moana costume! McDonald's INDUSTRIAL LOCK & SECURITY The Reimann Law Group Good Ideas. Good Work. Solving Problems. EL SEGUNDO POWER LLC Grandpoint® Bonilla Family • Cars Muffler & Automotive, Inc • C.C. Layne & Sons, Inc. • Dickie, 3 Leaf Realty • El Segundo Firefighters Association El Segundo Dermatology • El Segundo Police Officers Association • Shiela Fowler, Beach City Brokers • The Mailbox Brian Magovern, M.D., Torrance Orthopedic & Sports Medicine • Eloise Mendez, Palm Realty Boutique • Mularz Construction • Ramey Roofing • Bill Ruane SAGA • Seligman Wealth Management • So. Cal. Gas Company • Kevin Smith & Family • Team Handling Services No Pets No Outside Alcohol Permitted A fun outdoor famil evet! See Film Review, page 14
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