Ross Collins

A cross between the old lady who swallowed a fly and [b:Jeremy Draws a Monster|6399392|Jeremy Draws a Monster|Peter McCarty|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1266678714s/6399392.jpg|6588089]. Yes, I will explain that. On doodleday, your doodles come alive! So a drawing of a fly necessitates the drawing of a spider to eat the fly, which of course means you have to draw a bird to eat the spider, etc. My favorite was when the story jumped suddenly from cat to GIANT SQUID. And what's the only creature on Earth that can take down a giant squid? A mom. Duh.… (mer)

The Perfect Tree

Join Bear and Mouse as they decorate their Christmas Tree—except that both have two different ideas about how it should look.

Bear wants to fill it with giant ornaments, bright lights, and candles. Mouse loves it covered with garland, and a topper almost as big as the tree. As they try out their different ideas, will there be a tree that both of them like?

This light-hearted story is told with a catchy rhyme that will be fun to say and listen to. Little ones will be sure to giggle over the decorating ideas, and the way the tale ends. Colorful illustrations add to the story and the humor.

I recommend this great five-star book as a wonderful addition not only for the holiday season, but throughout the year. I was tickled reading it and kids will be, too. This over-sized, hard backed picture book will delight children ages two through five years old.

Thank you, Candlewick Books, for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.… (mer)