Picture Book Review

 

Something Old: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst; illustrated by Ray Cruz- Few books rival this classic tale in the ability to truly capture the voice of the target audience, and to further portray that voice in a story that is hailed as both amusing and as a literary classic for children. It is a

charming and timeless tale that continues to delight.

Something New: Betty Bunny Didn't Do It by Michael Kaplan; illustrated by Stephane Jorisch- In this humorous tale, readers are shown the value of the honest truth over an "honest lie," as Betty Bunny learns that blaming someone else for something she's done really isn’t the best idea. And in true Betty Bunny fashion, this lesson is full of amusement, thanks to playful dialogue, humorous illustrations, and plenty of Betty Bunny wit!

Something Borrowed: I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont; illustrated by David Catrow- One little child, plus a whole lot of paint, equals one creative story! From top to bottom, from cover to cover, I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! illustrates the beauty of creative expression (even if that creativity sometimes covers the ceiling and the floor!).

 

 Something Blue: Mama, Why? by Karma Wilson; illustrated by Simon Mendez- Mama Why? is full of magical scenes. From arctic wildlife, to twinkling stars and stardust, this sweet bedtime story will lull little ones to sleep with visions of an arctic wonderland that is so wondrous and peaceful.