The Outside Inn

by George Ella Lyon, Vera Rosenberry (Illustrator)

Four imaginative children hold a banquet and serve creepy-crawly snacks in a mud puddle they call the Outside Inn

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

George Ella Lyon is a Kentucky author who has published in many genres, including picture books, poetry, juvenile novels, and articles.

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm giving this book 3 stars because although I couldn't stand it (because I don't like bugs), I think that children would love the silliness of it. Illustrations were so-so.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite books growing up! I just loved the thought of kids starting a cafe with whatever was available; in this case bugs, mud, and twigs.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yech! Nice diverse group of friends, but they are all eating bugs! Not sure we "liked" it, but we couldn't stop talking about it.

[Jane B · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite books to read at Preschool Storytime. It always got lots of laughter and squeals of disgust.

[Kaylynn Johnsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun poem about gross things, just right for a boy or tom-boy.