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Last week I finished reading:
The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner
The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
I absolutely loved both of these books. Highly recommended.
Picture books that stood out in the pile:
The Journey by Francesca Sanna
A simple yet haunting story with allegorical elements that follow a family on a journey through the ravages of war. The beautiful and colorful illustrations add a new dimension of hope to what is usually a grim, gray and otherwise colorless genre.
Introducing Teddy by Jessica Walton, illustrated by Dougal MacPherson
The story certainly lives up to its subtitle. It is sweet, gentle, simple and is a wonderful book to use as a conversation starter to kids about what it means to be transgender.
How to Dress a Dragon by Thelma Lynne Godin, illustrated by Eric Barclay
Dragons do not like shirts but they love underwear and capes. Who knew?
Charlie and Mouse by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Emily Hughes
Reminiscent of Bink & Gollie with a little Diaper Gang and Pied Piper thrown in for good measure. Looking forward to reading the next one.
I loved Charlie and Mouse. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteI loved The Journey and The Serpent King, will look for The Smell of Other People's Houses. Thanks for the other picture books, too.
ReplyDeleteI picked up the Smell of Other People's Houses but I never got around to reading it. I'll have to try and find it again.
ReplyDeleteI loved The Journey. It is a such a beautiful book for people of all ages to read. The Serpent King has been on my list for ages. I keep waiting for it to become available as an audiobook, but may have to break down and read it with my eyes.
ReplyDeleteAll three look charming, Beth.
ReplyDeleteDid you love Serpent King? I haven't read it yet, but I have the audiobook to listen to in the fall.
ReplyDeleteCharlie and Mouse is such a great early reader! I love them <3
Happy reading this week :)
The Smell of Other People's Houses seems really interesting!
ReplyDeleteThe Serpent King and The Journey are both awesome! I need to check out The Smell of Other People's Houses! Have a great week!
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