I thought it'd be fun to share our top 5 books that we'd highly recommend checking out.
Here are my picks-
1. Walter: The Story of a Rat by Barbra Wersba
There are so many reasons of why I loved this book. Here are the top 3-
1. Smartly written prose, and great references to real books and authors worth reading.
2. Walter's (The rat) witty and sincere voice.
3. Wonderfully detailed illustrations.
Even if you have issues with rats, it's worth giving a shot. Especially if you love literary fiction.
2. Judy Moody #7: Around the World in 8 ½ Days by Megan McDonald
I recently read this in March and loved it a lot. Megan McDonald knows how to make ordinary life extraordinary, and I recommend reading this after the first one.
3. The Boy, The Rat, and The Butterfly by Beatrice de Regniers
One the best books I've discovered. The pictures are nice and the prose is rhythmic, clean, and tight. It's hard to find, and can set you back a chunk of cash, but it's worth it.
4. The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber
The first in a series of books featuring Lyle the Crocodile. This is a book I wish someone read to me as a child, but it's a fun read for any age.
5. Judy Mood #1 by Megan McDonald
The one that started it all. A great kickoff to this wonderful series. Judy's funny, real, and a joy to read about. The eighth book (Judy Moody Goes to College) can't come soon enough.
Here are my picks-
1. Walter: The Story of a Rat by Barbra Wersba
There are so many reasons of why I loved this book. Here are the top 3-
1. Smartly written prose, and great references to real books and authors worth reading.
2. Walter's (The rat) witty and sincere voice.
3. Wonderfully detailed illustrations.
Even if you have issues with rats, it's worth giving a shot. Especially if you love literary fiction.
2. Judy Moody #7: Around the World in 8 ½ Days by Megan McDonald
I recently read this in March and loved it a lot. Megan McDonald knows how to make ordinary life extraordinary, and I recommend reading this after the first one.
3. The Boy, The Rat, and The Butterfly by Beatrice de Regniers
One the best books I've discovered. The pictures are nice and the prose is rhythmic, clean, and tight. It's hard to find, and can set you back a chunk of cash, but it's worth it.
4. The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber
The first in a series of books featuring Lyle the Crocodile. This is a book I wish someone read to me as a child, but it's a fun read for any age.
5. Judy Mood #1 by Megan McDonald
The one that started it all. A great kickoff to this wonderful series. Judy's funny, real, and a joy to read about. The eighth book (Judy Moody Goes to College) can't come soon enough.
