First off I have to say that I love, love, love Kathi Appelt's "Bubba and Beau" picture books. Secondly I'll say that the reader of this audio book gave a superb performance. Thirdly I'll say that I cannot fathom why, why, why I kept listening to this repetitive, drawn-out story. I must have su...
Very well written. It made me get teary-eyed about animals! Heartbreakingly wonderful book of love, lose, and redemption
The Underneath was an amazing book. I just couldn't put it down when I was reading it. At some parts it was so sad because it felt like someone important in your family was moving to a different state. You know how some books have you cry your eyes out? Well this book is so sad at parts. You just...
Even as a 2013 National Book Award Finalist, I really had my doubts before picking this book up. I was uncertain I could really get on board with two raccoons as main characters, but Appelt weaves the raccoon story in with the story of a 12 year old boy trying to save his family restaurant and t...
