This week's pick is by Cottager Jamie Michalak.
HOW TO BEHAVE AT A TEA PARTY
by Madelyn Rosenberg
illustrated by Heather Ross
What it's all about . . .
When Julia tries to show her mischievous little brother, Charles, that slurping and burping are not allowed at a tea party, Charles teaches her that there's more than one way to properly behave. illustrated by Heather Ross
What it's all about . . .
Why it’s on the Crooked Bookshelf . . .
An energetic picture book that's both sweet and silly. Julia's no-nonsense rules are perfectly complemented by the humorous illustrations of the escalating chaos.
Our favorite lines . . .
Wear a fancy hat. Underwear does not count as a hat.
Our favorite illustration . . .
Why kids will love it . . .
Burps, slurps, frogs, underwear, tea parties, and a dog in a tutu . . . There's something for every kid in this crowd-pleasing read-aloud.
Why grown-ups will love it . . .
This story imparts a gentle lesson about adapting to situations that don't go as planned and encourages children to keep an open mind, especially when it comes to getting along with siblings. What parent doesn't need this kind of book?
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