Funny + Charming Books for Children Age 6-10

Today, I had the pleasure of reading Neil Gaiman's Fortunately, The Milk for the first time and laughed out loud, particularly at this line: "We have spoons. Spoons are excellent. Sort of like forks, only not as stabby." -pg. 6 It reminded me of a whole host of books that are equally delightful in their … Continue reading Funny + Charming Books for Children Age 6-10

Book Review: Lulu’s Mysterious Mission by Judith Viorst (and a new release!)

As a long-term fan of Judith Viorst (probably best known for her Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day series), I was excited to see her come out with something new for children with Lulu and the Brontosaurus in 2010. Lane Smith's illustrations were a perfect companion to her off-kilter writing style, … Continue reading Book Review: Lulu’s Mysterious Mission by Judith Viorst (and a new release!)