Five Minutes’ Peace by Jill Murphy This is one of those rare books that totally understands the trials of both children and parents, humorously appeals to those purported difficulties, and makes everyone feel happy and jolly and like they’ve been heard....
The Legend of Ninja Cowboy Bear by David Bruins and Hilary Leung Eli said, “I want a picture book about Ninjas.” Listen here, children’s book authors: here is the niche that needs to be filled. There are practically no ninja books for 4-year-olds....
Petit, the Monster by Isol This is a very simple book based on what has probably been an issue since cave people were trying to figure out what makes children such nutty little beings: sometimes kids are angels, and sometimes they are not. They are, sometimes, as you...
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz I have now seen three reviews of this book that mentioned turning the last page, flipping the book over, and starting it again. I pretty much dismissed all that, but got it because the concept — a retelling of classic Grimm...
Sarah got me thinking about the books we’ve liked recently. I don’t have time for a full-on review post, but we’ve been loving these (in no particular order): A Pig Parade is a Terrible Idea by Michael Ian Black A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam...
Henny Penny, retold and illustrated by Jane Wattenberg This book just cracks me up. It’s one of those that I wasn’t sure would translate into kid heads, but they think it’s as funny as I do. You may better know Jane Wattenberg as Mrs. Mustard, she of...
