The Hueys in What's the opposite? - Oliver Jeffers

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13 Mar 2026

Rating: 2/10

I really didn't enjoy this one, which was a huge letdown after reading his other books. It wasn't interesting, it was pretty repetitive. The art was sorta cute I guess, that's definitely a strength, but it's definitely not his best work. And it's not making up for how tedious this book was to read. There wasn't really a plot or any character motivation, which you can make up for by being funny or clever, but I didn't think it was either of those.

The Runaway Bunny - Margaret Wise Brown

Rating: 9/10 I like this book a lot! The story is great fun, I love the little escalations and one-uppings. And a nice little ending. The art is definitely something special, find the bunny on every page.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You See? - Eric Carle

Rating: 7/10 Ah, you know, this one doesn't really do it for me. I do enjoy the art quite a lot, and the "plot twist" at the end is amusing enough, especially since I'd totally forgotten it in the 30-ish years since I

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - Laura Joffe Numeroff

Rating: 8/10 Well, I love a lot about this. The story is fun, I am a fan and I liked the ending. There's a good amount of of whimsy and silliness in it, and it's well complemented by the art - it's nothing

Frederick - Leo Lionni

Rating: 9/10 First, shout-out to the art: I love these pictures. They're beautiful and evocative and everything I want from my children's book art. Just a delight to drink it all in as you read the story. The story is solid too, it's

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The Runaway Bunny - Margaret Wise Brown

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You See? - Eric Carle

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - Laura Joffe Numeroff

Frederick - Leo Lionni