Tag Archives: children’s books

Kid’s Books for Grown Folks – Wildwood

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Before I say anything, I want you all to check out Books & Bowel Movements recent post on this book. It is amazing, and way better written than anything I can come up with. Also, follow her blog. She is … Continue reading →

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In praise of the harmonica – Lentil

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Another picture book! I  saw this at work and finally got around to reading it. It’s great. This book has character. Lentil wants to sing, but can’t. Neither can he whistle. All he can do is play the harmonica. There’s … Continue reading →

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Kid’s Books for Grown Folks – Carl Sandburg’s “Rootabaga Stories”

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Originally written as bedtime stories for his daughters, Carl Sandburg’s “Rootabaga Stories” takes you to Rootabaga Country with Blixie Bimber, The Potato-Faced Blind Man, Rags Habakuk & the Blue Rats, The Wedding of the Ragdoll and the Broom Handle and … Continue reading →

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Nietzsche 4 Babies

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Check out this gem I found: Nietzsche 4 Babies. It is apparently from a series called P4B (Philosophy 4 Babies.) There is so much I love about this.

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Kid’s Books for Grown Folks – The Animal Family

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

I adored this book!! It’s a children’s novel written by poet Randall Jarrell, about a hunter who brings home a mermaid to live with him, followed by a bear, a lynx and finally a boy and they all create a … Continue reading →

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Kid’s Books For Grown Folks – William Steig

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

I was at work the other day and got the idea of some books to share.. It’s part of my job (and my pleasure) to read kid’s books and I come across a lot that I think grown ups would … Continue reading →

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