My Favorite Books This Year
The True Meaning of Smekday, by Adam Rex
I loved this laugh out loud funny book about Tip; her alien friend, J. Lo; and her mom saving the earth from being destroyed by alien invaders.
An Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie
Based on Sherman Alexie's own life, this National Book Award winner will make you laugh and cry as you follow Arnold Spirit Jr.'s journey through adolescence.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick
Is it a picture book? A graphic novel? A chapter book? Or a combination of all three? The most inventive book I've read in a long time, this almost cinegraphic story of a boy living in the Paris underground is captivating.
The Apple Pie That Papa Baked, by Lauren Thompson and illustrated by Jonathan Bean
A cumulative tale with beautiful nostalgic illustrations reminiscent of Wanda Gag.
Orange Pear Apple Bear, by Emily Gravett
Four words and illustrations showing seemingly endless combinations of them. Beautiful and innovative.
