I've been told that I have a simple sense of humor. Sounds bad doesn't it? But, simple is the reason I really like Mo Willems' Elephant & Piggie books. These picture books have simple text and simple illustrations that let the characters personality and relationship tell the story. Not...
Before there were blogs, there were online journals and diaries, and one of the best was Rob's. (He's been at a bunch of different URLs, but the current one is here .) He's a very funny writer, usually tending toward the cynical and sarcastic. But that changed somewhat when he became a father...
Melvin Bubble is described by everyone who knows him. Each one has a very different viewpoint. It would be great for kids who are considering writing themselves. Kids and their parents love this book!
One of the hardest tasks a librarian faces is getting rid of a book that he or she treasures. Today I was reviewing a cart of books that one of the clerks had pulled for me and stalled when I reached "The Impressionist" by Hari Kunzru. A report that I had done showed that it had only been checked...