Comments on: It’s Literally Wednesday

By: SouthernFried

SouthernFried — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:32:17 +0000

I’m a huge fan of Susan Cooper’s books. The Dark is Rising Sequence is always an enjoyable read–Arthurian legends, good vs evil, wonderful imagery. I shamefully didn’t even discover these until I was an adult. She has another one called “King of Shadows” about a boy transported back to Shakespearean England–very enjoyable too. I’ve loved all her books that I’ve read, and read them all as an adult!

By: New Scott

New Scott — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:32:06 +0000

Love Mo! “Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late” isn’t quite as good as “Drive the Bus,” but I still really like them both. Oh, and so does my son.

Another one that’s a favorite of mine is “It’s a Book” by Lane Smtih. Very entertaining but I do change the very last word on the last page to “Donkey” when I’m reading it to my son.

I don’t know the George and Martha series but will investigate. Thanks!

By: JC

JC — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:47:56 +0000

I’d also include the Golden Compass trilogy as one that is hard to classify as either children or adult literature. The themes running throughout that series are arguably tougher for children to wrap their heads around than the Hunger Games, but it’s also written in a very accessible manner, and was clearly marketed to children.

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:45:00 +0000

I’ll have to pick up one of Wimpy Kid books all over our house. Maybe I’m showing gender bias since I’ve never actually read one of them.

While we’re discussing children’s authors who appeal to adults too……..Mo Willems is a genius for preK-1 level easy reading material. There is nothing more deadly than most easy readers, those books that precede the Dr. Seuss level which actually requires a little bit of fluency and reading stamina. Mo Willems manages to put easy-to-decode words, clever art work, brilliant characters, and adult-level irony all in one easy reading picture book. “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” is a particular favorite. That pigeon’s eye haunts me.

The George and Martha series is pretty darn good too.

Gee, I miss having bitty ones. I never get a chance to read George and Bartholomew anymore (On Your Potty!, Be Gentle!, In a Minute!)……..

By: New Scott

New Scott — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:27:43 +0000

LOVE Sandra Boynton’s books! We have a lot of them and they’re all great.

I, personally, really enjoyed the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, especially the first one. Laughed out several times.

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:54:35 +0000

Sandra Boynton’s board books always cracked me up. When you have to read the same book a zillion times to a toddler, it’s nice if it’s got some humor the adults can enjoy.

By: Al

Al — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:23:42 +0000

I just finished the Chaos Walking trilogy. It was excellent.

…for a kids’ book.

By: Parker Cross

Parker Cross — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:14:23 +0000

Once you get past picture books, what are children’s books, anyway?