I remembered adoring this book as a child — let's face it, it was basically Maggie-crack, as it was all about time travel and dogs and 14th century Sc...moreI remembered adoring this book as a child — let's face it, it was basically Maggie-crack, as it was all about time travel and dogs and 14th century Scotland. It also had cute illustrations of puppies and men in kilts. Looking back at it now, I can see where my early fixation with Robert Bruce came from, as well as my obsession with chivalry.
Anyway, I just dug it out of my shelves and read it to Thing 1 & Thing 2, who are now 7 and 8 years old. They were absolutely delighted and Thing 2 declared that it was the best book ever written besides THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET.
So that is my unofficial review. Maggie-crack and also, the best book ever written besides THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET, according to a 7-year-old boy. Worth tracking down.(less)
This picture book follows an exceptionally bad kitty that proceeds to punish its family for not coddling it as they should. Basically, this is a pictu...moreThis picture book follows an exceptionally bad kitty that proceeds to punish its family for not coddling it as they should. Basically, this is a picture book for kids -- which sounds obvious, but usually isn't. I often pick up books for my kids because they appeal to me -- they're quaint, beautiful, or have a great message. As an adult, I found the illustrations in this one garish, the cat ugly, the text way too long, and the meaning pretty much absent.
My kids love it.
They find it hilarious and read it again and again, so this guy gets five stars. And hey, the fugly cat is starting to grow on me.(less)
This picture book is about Natalie and Naughtily Nopps, two children who live in their family's department store. Each spread takes us to another floo...moreThis picture book is about Natalie and Naughtily Nopps, two children who live in their family's department store. Each spread takes us to another floor of Nopps, a Harrods-like store, populated by eccentric, whimsical people and products, all done in busy inky line-work and watercolor wash.
I picked this up because it looked charming and full of plenty of the visual fiddly bits that my daughter likes looking at. I officially became mother of the year -- we've read this book more times than I care to count, and now my daughter reads it herself. Highly, highly recommended.(less)
I know this is far from a new book, but it's not a bit dated. I remembered reading and loving the humorous and charmingly illustrated story when I was...moreI know this is far from a new book, but it's not a bit dated. I remembered reading and loving the humorous and charmingly illustrated story when I was a new reader, and now, twenty-two years later, my four-year-old has decided it's her new favorite book. Just a touch of the extraordinary presented in a very matter-of-fact, non-scary way.
***wondering why all my reviews are five stars? Because I'm only reviewing my favorite books -- not every book I read. Consider a novel's presence on my Goodreads bookshelf as a hearty endorsement. I can't believe I just said "hearty." It sounds like a stew.***(less)
I know this isn't a new book, but it is still hands-down my three-year-old's favorite bedtime story. He will listen to this book back to back night af...moreI know this isn't a new book, but it is still hands-down my three-year-old's favorite bedtime story. He will listen to this book back to back night after night. In between the old woman who takes on every animal but an elephant, the pet salesman who tries to foist the elephant upon her, and the various ways the animals help her, there's lots of opportunities for funny voices and sound effects. Definitely a keeper.
***wondering why all my reviews are five stars? Because I'm only reviewing my favorite books -- not every book I read. Consider a novel's presence on my Goodreads bookshelf as a hearty endorsement. I can't believe I just said "hearty." It sounds like a stew.**** (less)
My 4 year old daughter picked this one off the library shelf and I have to admit I was pretty dubious. I'm not a big superhero fan (although Batman ru...moreMy 4 year old daughter picked this one off the library shelf and I have to admit I was pretty dubious. I'm not a big superhero fan (although Batman rules, naturally), so I thought reading this to her would be pretty tedious.
Heck, no. This turned out to be a snickeringly funny ABC with ludicrous superheros such as "Multiplying Mike (becomes Many More Men in Minutes" and "The Volcano (Vomits on Villains)". Illustrated earnestly in perfect comic style, I have to say I was completely won over. And forced my husband to read it. Definitely recommend for kids 4-up.
***wondering why all my reviews are five stars? Because I'm only reviewing my favorite books -- not every book I read. Consider a novel's presence on my Goodreads bookshelf as a hearty endorsement. I can't believe I just said "hearty." It sounds like a stew.**** (less)
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