Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Her daycare provider actually read this to her last week, and all I heard about on the way home was "Max this," and "Max that," and "Dancing with Wild Things and a 'Wumpus'." So, we've had to dig out our personal copy on the shelf and read it every single night. Honestly, it's hard to find a more perfectly-executed children's book, so it's been a joy reading it to her. We won't go see the movie because I think it may be a little too scary for her, but I think she'll enjoy it when she's a little older.
(Source of book: Purchased personal copy)
The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson, illustrated by Beth Krommes. I'm only putting this book in the "older" category because we've had a copy since it was published in 2008, and we've read it numerous times. If you haven't checked out Caldecott Medal book, you're missing on on a real treat. The beautiful black and gold scratchboard illustrations perfectly complement the simple story. Here's a full review I wrote in June 2008.
(Source of book: Review copy from publisher)
What are your children reading this week? Rebecca at Rebecca Reads is hosting this week's round-up, so stop by and let her know!
I love both of those! I really liked the Caldecott winner -- such cool illustrations!
ReplyDeleteA popular Halloween book being read at school is Ghost Hour. It is about a boy who imagines he sees a ghost at the stroke of midnight but later learns how his imagination can run wild in the dark.
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