Goodnight Already by Jory John and illustrated by Benji Davies – I read this to my five-year-old nephew. He loved the illustrations. At the page spread without words he howled. The text cracked him up too. “Wanna play some cards? Watch a movie? Start a band? Make smoothies?”
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach – Other than a lettuce leaf, a sandwich has disappeared. Was it the bear or someone else? ML thinks the bear. I’m not convinced. We’re curious to hear what you think.
A Violin for Eva by Mary Lyn Ray and illustrated by Tricia Tusa – When Elva was young, she wanted a violin more than anything; but her parents didn’t know her dream. As she grew older, she still had the dream but felt she was too busy. Then, too old. Until, one day…
A Castle Full of Cats by Ruth Sanderson – ML thinks this book is exquisite. The detailed illustrations of dozens of cats, the castle, the queen and the king enchant.