Tom Lichtenheld

First sentence: Moo-moo, I love you. I love you no matter your moo-d. Good moo-d...bad moo-d...worried moo-d. Shy moo-d... Sad moo-d... Silly moo-d. I love when we share our favorite things... pizza with extra moo-zzarella, farm hu-moo-r, popcorn at the moo-vies...and grooving to moo-sic.

Premise/plot: Love cow jokes? Love stories where unconditional love is displayed between animals?

My thoughts: What you see is what you get. If you enjoy cows, or cows in literature, then this one might appeal. I mean they are illustrated in an adorable way. Not much substance--just cow jokes involving the word "moo." But the cows are cute.… (more)

This book was absolutely adorable. First off, I love Tom Lichtenheld. His books range from Groovy Joe to Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site. And now this sweet book about a young girl waiting for her older brother to get home for school. Her mind has so many adventures planned!

I have to say, I think it is sweet that it was siblings of different genders. Normally you see big sis/older sis or big brother/little brother. Or siblings close in age. These siblings seem like there is an age range AND they like each other. How rare is that? ;)… (more)