Michael Rex’s parody of Goodnight Moon has been out for over a year, but this is only its second Halloween. Therefore, I do not feel as completely behind the curve as I should for recommending it. Goodnight Goon has been heavy on the reading rotation for the last week. It is an hysterical parody of [...]
1,001 Rules for My Unborn Son
Fathers of sons secretly wonder if their little rascals will end up as big rascals. When Walker Lamond found out that he was going to be a dad he started a Tumblog, filled with sartorial, practical, and solid advice for good living. Though I could call out dozens of great examples, I particularly liked “#390 [...]
ABC 3D Popup Book
This beautiful looking book looks like a fun way to talk about letters with the wee ones. In order to avoid the ravages of the younger children, I think I’d have to leave it on that really high shelf reserved for special books to read with an adult. ThinkGeek :: ABC 3D Popup Book .
Book: Robot Dreams by Sara Varon
Robot Dreams is a graphic children’s book (no words) about new friends Dog and Robot, who are separated after a single glorious Labor Day on the beach. Dog tries to find other friends to fill the gap left by Robot. And Robot dreams of escaping his rusty predicament and being reunited with Dog. In the [...]
Happy Bday Knuffle Bunny
Happy Birthday Knuffle Bunny. We still don’t know how to pronounce your name. Mo Willems Doodles: Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale is 5 years old!.
Book: Coyote Raid in Cactus Canyon
Jim Arnosky’s Coyote Raid In Cactus Canyon is about peaceful canyon-dwelling animals whose day is interrupted by a group of coyotes. “Ornery and full of mischief”, the coyotes are just looking for trouble. We all know the bullying type. There’s drama, a dash of scare, and a nice resolution. No wonder he’s won all kinds of [...]
