I Went to the Party in Kalamazoo

by Applewood Books, Dave Frank (Illustrations)

This book is your child's passport to the ultimate children's party. Every detail of the book, and the party itself, has been designed with a child's favorite things in mind. You'll find "sandboxes everywhere, and fields to play ball in, and places to hide in, and places to crawl in, and places to lie in, and places to fall in, and one that I'm sure you will feel very tall in." The party in Kalamazoo reveals itself through easy, playful rhymes and bright, whimsical illustrations that delight children and parents alike. You'll meet "puppies and ponies and marionettes. That's the kind of excitement that no one forgets!" Best of all, you and your child can attend the party in Kalamazoo again and again -- on rainy days, at bedtime, and whenever else you like -- for as long as this book remains a cherished part of your child's collection.

40 pages, Hardcover

First published May 28, 2002

Reviews

[Terry]

We had several immediate requests to re-read this book . And that is just the start of the review! Click to read more.

[Amy W.]

This book is so much fun to read! The lyrical text describes this amazing party that will take place "10 years from today" in Kalamazoo. It is a child's dream party with no rules, lots of treats and games, and plenty of other crazy things to do.

The illustrations are bright and colorful and fun. There are people of all shapes and sizes plus animals of all types, all of which are headed tot his amazing party.

I enjoyed this book a lot. It's definitely a good book to read aloud to a classroom. There is so much going on and it's all very exciting.

In a classroom setting, I would use this to illustrate rhyming.

(Note: This is a picture book soak selection.)