Picture Books

Book Review: The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

Author
Santat, Dan
Rating
5 stars = Bohemian Rhapsody Awesome!
Review

My daughter and I just LOVE this book. Beekle is beautifully illustrated, it's the 2015 Caldecott Award winner, but even more so, the story is wonderful. You feel for Beekle as he searches for his person, and rejoice when he finds her. Little details in the book make it interesting for adults when read multiple times. Beekle is sweet and beautiful, bittersweet and inspiring. A must-read picture book.

Reviewer's Name
vfranklyn

Book Review: The Book With No Pictures

Author
Novak, B.J.
Rating
5 stars = Bohemian Rhapsody Awesome!
Review

This book is HILARIOUS!! My 5 year old loved it. Goofy, silly, and a laugh-fest all around. A definite must read to your child. Thumbs way up! As an aside, the author of this book is one of the creators of the televison show, The Office, so you know it's going to be good.

Reviewer's Name
vfranklyn

Book Review: The Sandman: The Story of Sanderson Mansnoozie

Author
Joyce, William
Rating
5 stars = Bohemian Rhapsody Awesome!
Review

I don't normally review picture books, but this book was awesome! The story was compelling and beautifully written and the artwork was gorgeous. Zoe fell asleep as I was reading it to her, which is rare for her. Since it's a book about the Sandman, this is a good thing. So beautiful.

Reviewer's Name
vfranklyn

Book Review: Listen to the Silent Night

Author
Mackall, Dandi Daley
Rating
5 stars = Bohemian Rhapsody Awesome!
Review

“It was not such a silent night,” repeats this beautifully illustrated story of Christmas. We hear the whoo of owls, the knock on a door, the moo of cows, and the flutter of angels on the night Jesus was born. Each sound brings a different part of the biblical story to life and paints the setting in bustling Bethlehem.

Reviewer's Name
Elisabeth