Books I read and enjoyed last week:
Ball by Mary Sullivan
Only one word permeates this entire picture book, but that one word communicates so much coming from a dog. This book evokes everything I love about dogs: enthusiasm, hopefulness, and loyalty.
Memoirs of a Hamster by Devin Scillian, illustrated by Tim Bowers
I can see using this book along with Memoirs of a Goldfish to have kids write their own "Memoirs of a..." stories.
If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Erin E. Stead
The writing is a like a beautiful free verse poem and the illustrations are gentle and soothing. Simply lovely.
Vader's Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown
I enjoyed this one just as much as Darth Vader and Son. I hope Brown continues with this idea and writes/draws more.
Reviewed last week:
Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley
Currently (still) reading:
A Curious Man: The Strange and Brilliant Life of Robert "Believe It Or Not" Ripley by Neal Thompson
Currently listening:
Vive La Paris by Esme Raji Codell
Oh my! Vader's Little Princess looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI read Ball, too. What fun. I should hunt down a copy of Vive La Paris for the 48 Hour Book Challenge this weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh I want to read A Curious Man! It sounds fascinating!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week :)
Nice looking assortment of books. Come see my Monday Report here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteVive la Paris...I love anything by Codell. And Relish appeals to the foodie in me...
ReplyDeleteI too adored If "You Want to See a Whale"; they're a great author/illustrator pair. All of your other picture titles look great "The Memoirs of . . . " books sound fun! After your early plug, I'm still patiently awaiting Relish at the library!
ReplyDeleteI loved Memoirs of a Goldfish so I will need to look for the Hamster one. Ball looks great too! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWow, so many picture books I want to read! You Want to See a Whale is one of my most anticipated as I just adore Erin Stead's artwork and Ball looks absolutely delightful. I must read your review of Relish as well. I think I am going to love that GN!
ReplyDeleteI've heard Brown is planning another in the Darth Vader series - about middle school!
ReplyDeleteI love the "Memoirs" idea... that would make a great writing activity :)
Ah! I love Memoirs of a Goldfish, didn't know there was a hamster version! Getting it!
ReplyDeleteAnother Memoirs book!? Yay! I really enjoyed Relish when I read it a couple weeks back.
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Ball looks like a cute book. I'm currently reading Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and Forever in Blue by Ann Brashares.
ReplyDeleteIsn't If You want to See a Whale so lovely? I have shared this with a few groups of kids and it is kind of magical! I saw Relish in the front window of a local bookstore this weekend and thought of you! I read your Nerdy review :-)
ReplyDeletegreat list of lovely books! I must to share these to my boys!!
ReplyDeleteMemoirs of a hamster looks really cute!
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