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Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book on the occasional Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is Vampirina Ballerina by Anne Marie Pace, illustrated by LeUyen Pham.



Oh, my plastic fangs and tutus! This sweet little vampire is a total charmer.

Check out my favorite spread:




Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)

Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book on the occasional Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is It's a Tiger! by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Jeremy Tankard (Chronicle, 2012).



I have always been a huge fan of David LaRochelle AND a huge fan of Jeremy Tankard. But the two of them together?! Well, let me pause a moment to swoon.

*swoons*

A little skinny: http://www.davidlarochelle.net/chbooks/bk_tiger.html

This book makes an excellent read aloud. It also comes with humor. And...A TIGER!

Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)

Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book nearly every Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is I'm Not by Paula Smallcomb, illustrated by Robert Weinstock


Oh, how I love a good friendship book. Especially a funny one. Especially a funny one that also celebrates the discovery of what one is good at in this world.

Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)

Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book nearly every Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is Chicken Butt! by Erica Pearl, illustrated by Henry Cole.



Scoop from the Coop on Erica: http://www.ericaperl.com/

This book BEGS to be read aloud. It's fun. It's interactive. It's the one book my son is really bummed I didn't write.

Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)

P.S.

Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book (nearly) every Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is Wink: The Ninja Who Wanted to Be Noticed by J. C. Phillipps.



This book has ninjas!

Even better, it has Master Zutsu. I am crazy about this character. Master Zutsu has wisdom. He has high expecations. And he has the world's best lines.

Examples:
"The loudest cricket is the first to be caught."
"The blossom that flaunts its color is soon plucked!"
"Free-flowing water will always find its way."

Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)

Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book every Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is Leonardo The Terrible Monster by Mo Willems.



Yes, Mo is the superman of the picture book and the easy reader, but this is my absolute favorite of his books. Humor, heart, fabulous pacing? It's all there, people.

Want to get to know Leo? http://www.pigeonpresents.com/pals-leonardo.aspx




Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)

Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book every Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is Zombie in Love by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Scott Campbell.



This book features a zombie's quest to find the perfect ghoul.

If you have half a brain, drag yourself to the bookstore. Zombie in Love is stinking great.

Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)

Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book every Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is Jump! by Scott M. Fischer.



This story is wild. It's fun. It BEGS for audience participation.

Check out Scott M. Fischer as he leads a group of kiddos to--yup, you guessed it--JUMP!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54n5QN01PcE

Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)

Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book every Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is Itsy Mitsy Runs Away by Elanna Allen.



This book has it all: heart, humor, drama, fabulous art, and the positively irresistible Itsy Mitsy.

Annnnnd Itsy Mitsy has her very own website. Click here to meet her: http://itsymitsy.com/ Prepare to fall for Itsy Mitsy big time.

Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)

Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book every Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is Ugly Fish by Kara LaReau, illustrated by Scott Magoon.

This is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE picture books. I fell for its understated humor and its surprise ending hook, line, and sinker.

Check out the author's website: http://karalareau.com/

Check out the illustrator's website: http://scottmagoon.com/Site/ScottMagoonsWebsite.html You might see a familiar-looking monster lurking around the site.

Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)

Hey, everyone.

I am giving a shout out to a favorite picture book every Tuesday. I call it "Talk It Up Tuesday."

Today's selection is Martha Doesn't Share! by Samantha Berger, illustrated by Bruce Whatley.



This book is filled with heart and humor. Berger really gets what it's like to be a preschooler. And here's a bonus? If you need more Martha, you are in luck.



Check out the author's website: http://www.samanthaberger.com


Do yourself a favor and GET THIS BOOK. :)