FOUR PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT BOOKS!
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The monster in this book explains that the book really is cursed and that the reader will be cursed for reading the book. The monster then explains what it's like to be cursed (having been cursed for many years) and how to break the curse. Young listeners or readers are highly likely to be giggling long before the book ends (giggling is a symptom of being cursed according to the monster). Fun for reading at Halloween or anytime really, the variety of silly words is bound to make for an enjoyable story time. Although I suspect some young listeners/readers will actually try some of the things in the book (like smelling your own or someone else's foot). But that isn't so bad, right? It would definitely be worse to have long, noodle-like nose hairs, snort like a pig every time you get hugged, and forget your own name and start calling yourself Clustercrump McTootyboots! Recommended.
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Only read The Wrong Book if you want a case of the giggles. The book starts so well, with a bookmark commenting on the introduction of an apple that goes 'crunch, crunch, crunch'. But things start to go haywire when the flower goes 'chugga, chugga, chooo, chooo'! Things only get worse from there with a dog being labeled as a bicycle and a firefighter going 'ding-dong'. The bookmark gets more and more frustrated as it tries to fix things. Finally it attempts to take over the book, but that doesn't go so well either. Children, young children, especially, are likely to find this book hilarious. They may even start using the wrong words for things and making the wrong sounds with the wrong pictures. This is a funny book that may have to be read over and over again. It will be a delightful one to read if you enjoy making all kinds of noises. Recommended.
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For young children who've been bitten by the author bug, this picture book is a must. Not only is it full of humorous details, but it gives very good tips on writing and illustrating a story. The author portrays herself as a worm (because worms are easy to draw) and proceeds to inform the reader how to create a picture book. Starting with ideas, then characters, and setting, the author (the worm) then provides a set of sentence starters to help children put together a plot. After each section, an activity is suggested, allowing the young reader to stop and put into practice what has been learned. There are even instructions for putting together an actual book. In addition to the basics of storytelling, the author includes sections on the importance of exciting page turns and the use of color to convey emotion. This book is a master class on creating a picture book and would make a perfect lesson in a classroom or library. Budding young authors & illustrators will find a lot of useful information in the book. It's also entertaining to watch the worm & bug named Bert create a story about a dinosaur and a pizza place. Highly recommended.
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Any librarian working with young children needs this book. Bob makes for a sympathetic character as he gets misplaced on a kitchen shelf with all the cookbooks and sits there for months. Only after an overdue notice is sent does the boy and his family start to look for the book. Surprisingly, after the book is found, the boy takes the time to read the book and makes a startling discovery. Not only does the book convey the importance of taking care of one's library books (with tips for book care included at the end) but it also highlights the joy that can be found in reading. Adorable, lively illustrations fit well with the text. The use of textboxes makes the book seem almost like a comic book. This book is bound to get a lot of use from teachers and librarians but kids are bound to like it too. Recommended.
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