by Julie | Oct 28, 2008
The Giant Jam Sandwich, story and pictures by John Vernon Lord, verse by Janet Burroway I had this book when I was a kid, and I adored it. It’s about a town with a serious wasp infestation and their decision to get rid of the wasps by trapping them in...
by Julie | Oct 20, 2008
I Love Trucks by Philemon Sturges, illustrated by Shari Halpern Eli’s favorite book genre is Books About Vehicles. He divides this love equally between non-fiction and picture books. I generally prefer the picture books. I like a little plot with my book, and...
by Julie | Oct 14, 2008
The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White You’ve read Stuart Little and of course Charlotte’s Web, but why is The Trumpet of the Swan not as well known? I didn’t read it until Henry was 3, and after that only because Beth urged me to. She said it was her...
by Julie | Oct 7, 2008
Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl My friend Steve recommended this book, and frankly, we were skeptical. We’d read other Roald Dahl books and had mixed reviews. I love much of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (especially the massive anti-TV screed...
by Julie | Sep 29, 2008
Cat Up a Tree by John and Ann Hassett Cat Up a Tree is one of the books in the Raising Readers compendium we got at Henry’s five-year doctor’s appointment. I love the illustrations, and we all like the story. Nana Quimby keeps finding more and more cats up a tree, and...
by Julie | Sep 22, 2008
Taking Charge by Sonia Levitin, illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith This is one of those children’s books where the author clearly understands kids (and sort of makes me feel like I don’t). I like the book ok, and I think it’s a nice story, but there’s something about it...
