I came home from the library’s decommissioned books sale with three books (75 c each):
I know: why should they give these away? And they are in really good shape too. In any case,
“There’s a theme here,” said DH.
Mm, maybe there is.
My favorite is Phyllis Root’s Kiss the Cow (illustrated by Will Hillenbrand). Amie loves it too: we read it at least three times a day. The cow is so lovingly drawn, in words as well as song and in paint and ink. This is, I think, the best book ever. If you’re so inclined, you know.
When we read books we make sure to explore the entire book: author and illustrator, of course, publishing house, whether it was published recently or a long time ago, and dedications and information about the creators.
In Kiss the Cow there is a dedication of Root’s to her aunt and uncle, who had thirteen children. We count all the kids on the pages – sometimes there’s thirteen, sometimes more (especially when they’re hungry and screaming)! On the back flap both author and illustrator confess to wanting to kiss a cow – for research!
Thank you Brookline Library!
This is the book I was talking about:
Ooh la la Lottie
-written and illustrated by Karen Wallace
Perhaps you will find it in the library/book store
I reserved it from the library!