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Review of the Day: Mr. S by Monica Arnaldo
A book that takes a pretty basic concept and strings it along to its impossible, illogically logical, end. For some kids, this is going to be the book they remember for the rest of their lives.
Review of the Day: Papá’s Magical Water-Jug Clock by Jesús Trejo, ill. Eliza Kinkz
Clocks and cats, water and magic, and at its heart a father-son storyline. Nab this for your next storytime, whenever you get the chance.
A Beautiful Safe Space: Getting Into the Humor and Delights of Mama Shamsi at the Bazaar with Mojdeh Hassani and Samira Iravani
Silly antics abound in this picture book, set in Iran. I interview the book's creators to talk about the fun and whimsy in Mama Shamsi at the Bazaar.
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Funny Picture Books
You may not agree with all the choices here today, but I think it's fair to say that you're likely to find at least a couple books that cause kids to guffaw outright.
Review of the Day: My Parents Won’t Stop Talking! by Emma Hunsinger and Tillie Walden
There is a place in this world for good, meaningful picture books, and there is a place in this world for funny stuff. And this stuff? Some of the funniest I’ve seen in a long time.
Orange You Glad I’m Doing This Interview? Carrie Tillotson & Estrela Lourenco Talk Bananas
The problem with the world today is that we don't have enough picture books about spotlight-hungry bananas written by biostatisticians. And as luck would have it, such a book is coming out soon. I talk with its creators.
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Review of the Day: Telling Stories Wrong by Gianni Rodari, ill. Beatrice Alemagna, trans. Antony Shugaar
An ideal book for a grandparent to read to their own offspring’s offspring. Especially if that kid can’t stand it when grown-ups get facts wrong. Here’s one fact that isn’t wrong: This book is delightful. A win of an import.
Review of the Day: Kat Hats by Daniel Pinkwater, ill. Aaron Renier
Today we consider a picture book that will convince you that while the state of the world may go up in flames shortly, at least the state of some contemporary and current picture books is just fine.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Funny Picture Books
Serious is easy. Making people laugh? That's a challenge that only a few take on. Let's reward the few then.
My Parents Won’t Stop Talking! A Tillie Walden and Emma Hunsinger Interview Joint
"We actually got a note to tone down the teeth." Hijinks ensue when I interview my new favorite funny picture book creators. If you read one interview this year, read this one with Emma Hunsinger and Tillie Walden.
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