Humor

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"a fun, interactive read that will have children growling and roaring with delight . . . this story invites children to have fun with language itself."

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“Young readers will easily identify with Pigeon. . . . a brilliant picture book.”

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Moon Camp is brilliantly implemented by Barry Gott as author and illustrator.”

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Juan Hormiga is refreshing in its simplicity. It will find itself on many bookshelves because it is so different.”

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“A brilliant job of engaging even the most reluctant reader, showing how much fun a book can be.”

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In Jory John and Pete Oswald’s book, The Couch Potato, we are introduced to a very charming potato who is living his dream life—all from the comfort of his couch. Why leave the cu

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No doubt, Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter had a ton of fun writing this silly book of a couple dozen or more sentences with homophones, homonyms, and tricky punctuations.

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“The humorous picture book makes a perfect read-aloud for young dog lovers and will certainly solicit a lively exchange among readers about their experiences with new puppies.”

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I Am a Thief! is a cute picture book with an ambivalent message.

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"Sibling rivalry's run amuck!"

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“A perfect read for a summer’s day.”

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Chronicle likes to push the envelope, and in this case, it is covered with hearts—or maybe not. The point of the book is that a stereotypical Valentine is not what the author wants to deliver.

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Some early reading books can lack color and personality while teaching early language skills and concepts. But when Elephant and Piggie are involved, fun is never in short supply.

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Valentine’s Day is coming and so is author Eve Bunting’s latest picture book, Mr. Goat’s Valentine.

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“. . . these five little monkeys will become as memorable and well-loved to toddlers as the other mischievous little monkeys who once jumped on the bed.”

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“For oinkers with large yellow eyes—or readers with more mundane irises—Maurice Sendak has delivered an unexpected treat that’s simply divine.”

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Animal Crackers Fly the Coop is a hilariously funny book that children will love and repeat the jokes in forever.

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My Dad My Hero, a 32-page picture book, examines how special fathers are in a child’s life.