There aren't many things in this world that I love more than a good children's book - especially a humorous children's book. I'm a person who needs (and wants) to laugh, so if a book tickles my funny bone it makes its way straight onto my favorites list! You can probably imagine how long that list is ;)
This book is written by an author I recently discovered, thanks to my local public library. I love to wander through the library and randomly pull books off the shelf. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose, but that's all part of the fun. The Unexpectedly Bad Hair Day of Barcelona Smith is definitely a winner.
It's about a little boy who's afraid of life and takes every precaution against the things that might harm him, such as smiling. Who knew it could be so dangerous? Life is going along just as planned for Barcelona until...his hair acts up. Want to know the ending? Don't look at me - you'll have to grab your own copy of the book, because I'm not giving mine up!
FYI, Keith Graves has made his way onto my Favorite Authors list. He's that good.
I debated on which book I should start with; after all, this is my very first post. It turns out that I have too many favorites and I realized that if I didn't start posting then this blog would remain blank for another year. So, without further ado, I will introduce you to a book that has been a favorite since Mrs. Clawson, my 6th grade teacher, read it aloud in class.
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskins
Truthfully, it's been a year or so since I read it, and although I may not remember all of the details clearly, I do remember the humor and mystery. I also remember discussing the book over lunch with my classmates. We were dying to figure out the ending and hated when Mrs. Clawson didn't have time to read more than a few pages. If you haven't read this book already, pick up a copy soon - you'll love it! But don't take my word for it ;)
