Saturday, January 8, 2022

Love Bugs (1995)

 Love Bugs: A Pop-Up Book By David A. Carter (1995) is a gleeful 3D show of affection. The pages pop with cherubs, hearts, chocolates, roses--and yes, bugs. The insects have colorful curlicue antennae, wide friendly eyes, and loving wishes. Beside a lacy, pink heart are the words, "I love you so much I really can't eat, but maybe you're hungry so sweets to the sweet." Mr. Carter's charming book will make any reader smile

The Puddleman (2004)

  The Puddleman by Raymond Briggs (2004) is a clever story that I wish someone else had illustrated. The main character is a very young boy...