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bookshelves: childrens, fiction, picture-books, reviewed, readbooks-male-author-or-illust, z2009, zz-5star, humor
Apr 26, 2009
bookshelves: childrens, fiction, picture-books, reviewed, readbooks-male-author-or-illust, z2009, zz-5star, humor
Ha ha ha ha ha. Oh, How I love this book. It had been lost in my sea of to-read books until a (non-Goodreads) friend mentioned it to me last night. Fortunately, my branch library had a copy on their shelves and I borrowed it this morning. (Unfortunately, I’ll have to return the book since the library owns it and I don’t own a copy.)
I think this book is hilarious. The story with happenings that go between fortunately and unfortunately (good luck vs. bad luck) is very funny and the accompanying illustrations are wonderful and perfectly fit the story. From the sun being half covered and smothered by a cloud to the finale, this book is highly entertaining. I love children’s picture books where the author/illustrator are one; their talents amaze me.
Given one occurrence in the book, I think that this book would make a wonderful birthday present.
I think this book is hilarious. The story with happenings that go between fortunately and unfortunately (good luck vs. bad luck) is very funny and the accompanying illustrations are wonderful and perfectly fit the story. From the sun being half covered and smothered by a cloud to the finale, this book is highly entertaining. I love children’s picture books where the author/illustrator are one; their talents amaze me.
Given one occurrence in the book, I think that this book would make a wonderful birthday present.
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Nov 16, 2009 01:27PM
I remember this! Must get it for the nephews.
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Constance, How old are the nephews now? Particularly great for the 5-6 year olds but younger and older could enjoy it too.
There are four, ranging from 2 to 7 so it is not hard to find the right recipient for nearly anything. They certainly loved Chester and liked the Muffin Bears; we'll see how they like Scaredy Squirrel.
I love this book too!!!
Abigail, I have a warped sense of humor and veer dangerously on the side of the glass half empty debate, so this one really tickled my funny bone. I do recommend it!!! (more exclamation points!!!)
Abigail wrote: "Ha!!! Well there are some exclamation points of my own, Lisa! ;) I've finally read this one, and concur: it is very funny! Also, I better understand the humor of your review - well done!"This book made me silly; I couldn't resist.
Sounds great Lisa, I will try to find this!
Hilary wrote: "Sounds great Lisa, I will try to find this!"Hilary, It is so much fun.
I just read it, wonderful, I loved it! Thank you so much for recommending!
Hilary wrote: "I just read it, wonderful, I loved it! Thank you so much for recommending!"Was it on Open Library?
Yay. I’m so glad. I also thought it was wonderful.
I’ve just read this on openlibrary, Lisa. Hilary recommended it to me. I thought it was brilliant. Fabulously funny and inventive. As you say, it would make a wonderful gift. Great review! 👍🏼
HP Saucerer wrote: "I’ve just read this on openlibrary, Lisa. Hilary recommended it to me. I thought it was brilliant. Fabulously funny and inventive. As you say, it would make a wonderful gift. Great review! 👍🏼"Thank you, HP.
I'm not sure why I can't get it yet on openlibrary but I guess I will be able to, maybe soon. I would love to reread it.
HP Saucerer wrote: "I’ve just read this on openlibrary, Lisa. Hilary recommended it to me. I thought it was brilliant. Fabulously funny and inventive. As you say, it would make a wonderful gift. Great review! 👍🏼"HP, I’m so glad you also liked it.
I looked and it's not available but it says no people queueing so presumably it's waiting for you and the email isn't there yet.
Hilary wrote: "I looked and it's not available but it says no people queueing so presumably it's waiting for you and the email isn't there yet."Last night (my time) I was able to borrow it, read it, and return it. :-)
