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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
Ok, this was sort of Abigail and Sarah's book, but...I mean, it was really, really funny. It's Mo Willems, so of course it's funny, but you should really read this, no matter how old you are.
My sister, who is in kindergarten, loves this book. I got it out of the library in late September and have almost run out of renewals. I always enjoy Mo Willems and this book is no exception; it's fun for her and there are little background pictures and jokes for me.
Oh, "Mr. Mo" (as I refer to him with my younger students)...how I love you!
Grabbed some "Pigeon" books at the library today to reread with my children because they both are huge Pigeon and Elephant/Piggie fans and I saw this book on the shelf, too.
I'm SO. GLAD. I grabbed this. It was HYSTERICAL. I probably enjoyed it more than my kids--and I would love to read this aloud to *older* kids, who will get the humor.
Can't wait to add this to my school's library collection...and my family's collection, as well!
Grabbed some "Pigeon" books at the library today to reread with my children because they both are huge Pigeon and Elephant/Piggie fans and I saw this book on the shelf, too.
I'm SO. GLAD. I grabbed this. It was HYSTERICAL. I probably enjoyed it more than my kids--and I would love to read this aloud to *older* kids, who will get the humor.
Can't wait to add this to my school's library collection...and my family's collection, as well!
This book is absolutely hilarious! Be sure to pay attention to the illustrations, including things that may be hidden in there.
Mo Willems wrote it, what more can I say?
Also look for the hidden pigeons ;)
Also look for the hidden pigeons ;)
I recently picked this funny older title up from our local rummage sale. My younger daughter has a thing for dinosaurs and so I figured she would be excited. The story is a retelling of the classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but adapted for dinosaurs in place of bears. The dinosaur family has, clearly, heard of Goldilocks and they purposefully set up their home so that this little trespasser will invade their space and stay long enough to be captured. It's an adorable ending with separate morals for children and dinosaurs.
In the end, I wouldn't say my 5-year-old "loved" this one because it's geared toward a more mature group of children (plus adults!!) who can capture all the sarcasm, inside jokes, and some of the bigger words. But she did still like it and laugh at the pictures while we read it. In a couple years we can return to it and she will probably pick up on more of the humor. That said, be sure to move your eyes all over the page to discover hidden jokes in the illustrations!
For more children's literature, middle grade literature, and YA literature reviews, feel free to visit my personal blog at The Miller Memo!
In the end, I wouldn't say my 5-year-old "loved" this one because it's geared toward a more mature group of children (plus adults!!) who can capture all the sarcasm, inside jokes, and some of the bigger words. But she did still like it and laugh at the pictures while we read it. In a couple years we can return to it and she will probably pick up on more of the humor. That said, be sure to move your eyes all over the page to discover hidden jokes in the illustrations!
For more children's literature, middle grade literature, and YA literature reviews, feel free to visit my personal blog at The Miller Memo!
Kids and adults will love this take on Goldilocks and the Three Bears! It is dripping with sarcasm and creativity! I highly recommend for any home or classroom library.
http://librarianosnark.blogspot.com/2013/02/picture-book-saturday_16.html
In this retelling, the three dinosaurs have heard all about the antics of Goldilocks and how she enjoys traipsing into random homes. They set a trap, complete with massive bowls of chocolate pudding, in hopes of luring this little treat into their abode. Exaggerating their departure, the dinosaurs hide in the forest and hope for the best. Lo and behold, Goldilocks emerges and devours all the chocolate pudding she can find. However, with massive chairs and beds, Goldilocks decides that this is no place for her. Finding the back door open and hearing the dinosaurs rushing back, Goldilocks is able to flee just before she becomes a chocolate bonbon treat for her prehistoric enemies. Moral of the story, always lock the back door. Neo loved this twist on a traditional story and hopes we can find more alternative tellings of fairy tales in the coming weeks.