This is somewhat related to the Skippyjon Jones stories, but not exactly directly. It's about an older cat who desired an outdoor adventure. The illusThis is somewhat related to the Skippyjon Jones stories, but not exactly directly. It's about an older cat who desired an outdoor adventure. The illustrations are as charming as usual....more
This is a lovely book about being siblings, with Wegman's usual puppydog touch. Very sweet.This is a lovely book about being siblings, with Wegman's usual puppydog touch. Very sweet....more
Another gorgeous book from Jerry Pinkney. He's a master illustrator, that's all there is to it. Anything he does is worth getting. It's as simple as tAnother gorgeous book from Jerry Pinkney. He's a master illustrator, that's all there is to it. Anything he does is worth getting. It's as simple as that....more
Mac Barnett does it again. This book is sooooo much fun, very interactive and full of Barnett's sly humor. The illustrations by Kevin Cornell are perfMac Barnett does it again. This book is sooooo much fun, very interactive and full of Barnett's sly humor. The illustrations by Kevin Cornell are perfect. These two make a great team.
This book is probably not good for a bedtime story, though--there will be much giggling and shouting and making of noise while reading this book....more
Herman Parish, nephew of Peggy Parish (who created Amelia Bedelia), has taken over the reins of modernizing Amelia Bedelia into new chapter book formaHerman Parish, nephew of Peggy Parish (who created Amelia Bedelia), has taken over the reins of modernizing Amelia Bedelia into new chapter book format adventures. It was delightful to visit the still very literal young lady as she tries out jobs to help her pay for a new bicycle. This book is hilarious and completely ready to charm another generation of readers....more
Tim Carvell is the lead writer for The Daily Show, and has been writing Planet Tad for Mad Magazine for quite some time. But now, at long last, comes Tim Carvell is the lead writer for The Daily Show, and has been writing Planet Tad for Mad Magazine for quite some time. But now, at long last, comes the first volume in what I can only assume/hope will be a series, because this stuff is just wicked funny. This is definitely a book a family could share with each other. It's a one year blog/diary of Tad's life, observations, and ruminations of being 12/13 year old. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are fans--what more to you need to know?...more
This is a book for the middle grades, so it is rather simply written. However, it covers a whole lot of historical ground. Set in the 1790's during SpThis is a book for the middle grades, so it is rather simply written. However, it covers a whole lot of historical ground. Set in the 1790's during Spanish colonialism in New Mexico. It features a very young boy, Raymundo, who is now the "man of the family" after his father's death a year ago. The village is facing a drought and extreme poverty. They are even running out of cooking and water pots since the Natives have started exporting their pottery to larger cities in the area. There is a strong conflict between Catholicism and Native beliefs with much superstition on each side. But Raymundo sees a way that his people and the Natives can work together so everyone can survive and perhaps even thrive, if he can just get people to understand. The book flows at a reasonable pace for the targeted age group, and includes a glossary for the many Spanish words used within the book. On top of that, Randy Pijoan's illustrations are eye-catching and beautiful....more
The illustrations are wonderful in this book about a little boy who finds a a scarf and his efforts to return it to whoever lost it. This would be a fThe illustrations are wonderful in this book about a little boy who finds a a scarf and his efforts to return it to whoever lost it. This would be a fun read-aloud book because of all the various dialects that come into play in the neighborhood....more
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