Books 80-87

80- Happy Birthday, Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton
Writing: A Illustrations: A

You know I love her. I like her Pookie books. I had no idea she had a series. Very cute.

81- Night-Night, Little Pookie by: Sandra Boynton
Writing: A Illustrations: A

Read the above. The point of the book is explained by the title. Love her books!

82-Give The Dog a Bone by: Steven Kellogg
Writing: B Illustrations: A

This is a silly version of This Old Man. It was tricky to read because I wanted to sing it to the song, but that didn't always work. That is why I only gave it a B.

83-I'll See You in My Dreams by: Mavis Jukes illustrated by: Stacey Schuett
Writing: B Illustrations: A

This is another serious book. It is about an uncle who is about to die. I know these books are good to have, but they are not my favorite to read. This one was confusing too as it was difficult to tell when it was a dream and when it was real.

84- The Dog Who Saved Santa by: True Kelley
Writing: A- Illustrations: A-

Santa's dog has to take over because Santa is lazy. No one likes it so they get Santa on a self help program after which he behaves like the Santa we all know and love. Cute, but not a must have.

85- Twelve Terrible Things by: Marty Kelley
Writing: C Illustrations: A-

I really disliked this book. Kids may like it though. It is a list of twelve terrible things. I didn't like some of the things that were terrible (going to the dentist, grandma pinching cheeks and being a new kid at school). The last page is pretty silly though (stinky socks).

86- The King's Stilts by: Dr. Seuss
Writing: C+ Illustrations: A

You may wonder why we keep reading Dr. Seuss books when I dislike them so. Well, I let my kids choose some of the books and they pick him. I think because the covers are so bright. Anyway, my main complaint with this book is the length. WAY to long for a picture book. Okay story about a king who likes to walk on stilts. It makes him happy and a better ruler because he has fun. When they are taken away, the kingdom suffers. They are soon found and returned to him and the appropriate people punished.

87- Oh, the Places You'll Go! by: Dr. Seuss
Writing: A- Illustrations:A

I actually like this Dr. Seuss book quite a bit. A very good story to build you up, but not too long and it flows. Yeah for a good one!