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Book cover of Bunny Party

Nancy Shaw Author Of Sheep Trick or Treat

From my list on picture books about foolishness.

Why am I passionate about this?

Iā€™m the author of Raccoon Tune, Elenaā€™s Story, and eight books about goofy sheep. My family didnā€™t get a TV until I was nine, so I used the library for entertainment. I liked all kinds of books. Iā€™m still a voracious reader and Iā€™m fascinated by the nuances of words. My kids loved silly books--especially where someone ignores the obvious--and so does my granddaughter. I also grew up playing with words. Once, on a car trip, I started rhyming about sheep driving a jeep, and even a preschooler knows you shouldnā€™t forget to steer. I think that seeing foolish characters in stories helps kids make sense of the world.

Nancy's book list on picture books about foolishness

Nancy Shaw Why did Nancy love this book?

Bossy, responsible Ruby is planning Grandmaā€™s birthday party, and as usual, little brother Max has his own ideas. Ruby has invited her dolls to the party, but Max places his favoritesā€”like the Ear-Splitter Space Cadetā€”at the table, swiping costume bits off Rubyā€™s dolls to disguise the imposters. Ruby is confused by the extra guests: ā€œIt must be a bad counting day. We need another chair.ā€ Young readers will see whatā€™s really happeningā€”and Maxā€™s facial expressions emphasize what heā€™s up to. What will Grandma think of the unusual guests?

By Rosemary Wells,

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