Jeremy Draws a Monster by Peter McCarty

I picked up Jeremy Draws a Monster by Peter McCarty at the library because I couldn’t resist that adorable cover.  Brought it home to discover that it’s a Cybils nominee.  Score!
Poor shy Jeremy lives on the top floor of a three-story apartment building.  Every day he looks down at the other boys and girls playing [...]

Goodnight Goon, A Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex

Goodnight Goon, A Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex is a parody off of Goodnight Moon which I  must admit we don’t have in this household nor is it a book that my kids are familiar with.  In fact,  I think I’ve looked at Goodnight  Moon only once.  Really no reason to the indifference just not [...]

Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems

My boys can not get enough of Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems which we’ve been reading in anticipation for Halloween although I would stress that although great for Halloween with its monster theme is a great everyday picture book.  And I must admit (although embarrassing), that Mo Willems is a new addition to [...]

Where’s My Mummy by Carolyn Crimi, Illustrated by John Manders

I am SO buying Where’s My Mummy by Carolyn Crimi and illustrated by John Manders.  I’m going to be really sad to see it returned to the library because my boys and I have been reading this one every day for two weeks.  My little two-year-old has some of the lines memorized and he’s so [...]

24 Hour Read-a-thon Edition: Roasted Vegetables from Picture Book Author, Kim Norman

Today is the 24-Hour Read-a-thon and while I was unable to participate, I hope everybody who is currently reading  their hearts out are having a great time!!  Last read-a-thon, I featured two author recipes Sara Zarr’s breakfast smoothie and Susan McBride’s Tomato-Mozzarella Pesto Sandwich.  So yummy. So I thought it would be fun to share [...]