very short book reviews
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boxofdelightsThe Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
I think this is my least favorite Chris Van Allsburg book. His picture books are interesting but his words are not.
This book's message, that believing in Santa earns you the privilege of sharing in Christmas magic, always makes me think of that Mark Twain quote: Faith is believing what you know ain't so.
We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy
by Maurice Sendak
Full of adorable creatures and astonishing cruelty. And jokes. In 1993, I didn't notice that after the rats seize the little brown boy, the speech bubble TRUMPED is right next to the background word TOWER.
The Happy Hocky Family
by Lane Smith
When a child starts to enjoy the humor that comes from a sharp contrast between a story's set-up and its conclusion, give them this book.
Kate Culhane: A Ghost Story
by Michael Hague
I bought it for the Michael Hague illustrations. The ghost story is creepy, and Kate Culhane is smart and brave.
The Bee-man of Orn
by Frank R. Stockton,
Maurice Sendak (Illustrations)
Charming.
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You
by John Ciardi,
Edward Gorey (Illustrator)
Funny poems for children. Beautiful Edward Gorey illustrations.
Content note: references to spanking.
The Mitten
by Jan Brett
Jan Brett's illustrations are so beautiful and complicated.
My KonMari learnings so far: I need every single one of these books. If I do seven a day, I will be done in three years. Or I could do three a day and be done in seven years.
by Chris Van Allsburg
I think this is my least favorite Chris Van Allsburg book. His picture books are interesting but his words are not.
This book's message, that believing in Santa earns you the privilege of sharing in Christmas magic, always makes me think of that Mark Twain quote: Faith is believing what you know ain't so.
We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy
by Maurice Sendak
Full of adorable creatures and astonishing cruelty. And jokes. In 1993, I didn't notice that after the rats seize the little brown boy, the speech bubble TRUMPED is right next to the background word TOWER.
The Happy Hocky Family
by Lane Smith
When a child starts to enjoy the humor that comes from a sharp contrast between a story's set-up and its conclusion, give them this book.
Kate Culhane: A Ghost Story
by Michael Hague
I bought it for the Michael Hague illustrations. The ghost story is creepy, and Kate Culhane is smart and brave.
The Bee-man of Orn
by Frank R. Stockton,
Maurice Sendak (Illustrations)
Charming.
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You
by John Ciardi,
Edward Gorey (Illustrator)
Funny poems for children. Beautiful Edward Gorey illustrations.
Content note: references to spanking.
The Mitten
by Jan Brett
Jan Brett's illustrations are so beautiful and complicated.
My KonMari learnings so far: I need every single one of these books. If I do seven a day, I will be done in three years. Or I could do three a day and be done in seven years.