I'll admit it- I'm picky when it comes to books. But I didn't really think we hit any home-runs this week. There were a couple of very cute books- but only one that I would read again. And a couple that I thought were actually pretty bad.
Sometimes this challenge leads me to (mistakenly) believe that I could be a children's book writer. I have the same problem when I watch HGTV and start thinking that maybe I could flip houses. . . even though I can barely use my husband's power drill. :)
So for now, I'll just stick to reading, criticizing the books I don't like, and singing the praises of those I do.
Our Weekly Favorite:
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Title: Peanut
Author/Illustrator: Linas Alsenas
Rating: 4 |
Summary:
"When an old lady finds a small elephant in the park, what is she to do? Take him home and treat him like a pet dog, of course! Peanut's not like other dogs, though. . . and another walk in the park reveals that he's missing from the circus. When peanut returns home, the old lady is sad again, until she comes across a camel . . . who she decides is a cat!"
Why I Loved it:
- This is an example of a book that was extremely silly. . . in a good way! A child would find it funny, but it didn't make me want to gag.
- I LOVED the style of the illustrations! What an adorable little elephant! It made me want a tiny little (cartoon) pet elephant myself.
- Very cute ending.
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Title: Elephant in the Bathtub
Author/Illustrator: Kristina Andres
Rating: 3 stars This book was cute, and sort-of fun, but it didn't wow me. |
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Title: Raisin and Grape
Author: Tom Amico
Illustrator: Andy Snair Rating: 3 stars I actually sort-of enjoyed this strange book, in which the child is a grape, and his grandpa is a wrinkly raisin. Sort-of. |
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Title: Abigail Spells
Author/Illustrator: Anna Alter
Rating: 3 stars
This book tells the story of a girl who loves to spell, but got nervous during a spelling bee and got out right away. She was extremely disappointed. I was waiting for some important lesson to be learned about perseverance, or self-worth... but then the story just ended, rather unexpectedly. It was strange. |
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Title: Mommy's Best Kisses
Author: Margaret Anastas
Illustrator: Susan Winter Rating: 3 stars This is the type of book that grows on you with time. I can see this being a favorite bedtime story, growing more special with familiarity. |
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Title: A Hug for You
Author: Margaret Anastas
Illustrator: Susan Winter Rating: 2 stars This book just wasn't extremely interesting to me. |
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Title: The Day the Dog Dressed Like Dad
Author: Tom Amico
Illustrator: James Proimos Rating: 2 stars |
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Title: Nighty Night, Sleepy Sleeps
Author/Illustrator: Brian Anderson
Rating: 1 star |
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Title: Estelle and Lucy
Author/Illustrator: Anna Alter
Rating: 1 star The plot in this book was rough to say the least. Also, no one ever explains why a mother cat has two children- one a cat, and one a mouse! |
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