Off-Limits

Misbehavior is the backbone of children’s literature. Think of the great works of picture book literature. The apex of it all, Where the Wild Things Are is entirely ABOUT misbehaving. The Very Hungry Caterpillar climaxes with the caterpillar eating foods that are not good for him. Goodnight Moon is......more

Good golly, Miss Molly! What a surprise here! I can't say that I am familiar with Helen Yoon. But this book is something very special. Check it out. I believe it may received a 2022 Caldecott!......more

Thanksgiving weekend family picture book read-aloud fun! (Book 11 of 13.) A little girl gets up to mischief with office supplies when she trespasses in her father's home office. Her cute and endearing antics are trumped by a hilarious, unexpected ending.......more

A little girl sneaks into her father's office--which is Off-Limits. She can't resist playing with the tape, paper clips, and sticky notes. But then she realizes her explorations might have gone too far. The surprise ending makes this a good example for an ELA tie-in: sorting types of endings. Lots of......more

laughed out loud. great illustrations!......more