Giddy Read-aloud Picture Book: 'Dozens of Cousins'
by annevm
This is my favorite book yet by Shutta Crum, the librarian, author, poet, and speaker who lives in Ann Arbor and has delighted so many readers with her writing. Dozens of Cousins, Shutta's latest picture book, is rhythmic, lyrical, warm, and hilarious.
As the annual family reunion approaches, the cozy chaos of cousins begins. "We are wild and fierce. We do not wait for invitations. We run through front doors, arms extended, slap dirty feet on cool linoleum, grab from plates thrust out at us -- and holler for more." Some wiggle their fannies toward distracted adults, in the cutest possible way. Splashy, rip-roaring illustrations are by David Catrow, editorial cartoonist and illustrator of more than 70 books for children.
Initial reviews are glowing, including one in The New York Times. Looks like another hit for the author, a former AADL youth librarian and storyteller. Check out Shutta's books and accomplishments on her website.
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good books
good books
Looks like a good book
Looks like a good book
Good book to bring on a
Good book to bring on a family reunion
:) My cousins would love
:) My cousins would love this!
very nice!
very nice!
Very interesting book.
Very interesting book.
This looks like a cute book.
This looks like a cute book. And wow, didn't know this blog existed. AADL has a blog for everything!
I remember Shutta from story
I remember Shutta from story times with my kids (now in their 20's). So glad for her success!