Children's librarians are counting down our favorite picture books of the year! Starting with #5...
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates!, written and illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins
When Penelope the dinosaur eats her classmates (they are very tasty, after all!), she discovers that it may not be the best way to start the first day of school. For one thing, the children you eat and then spit up might not want to be your friends. Funny rather than scary, this book features sparky dialogue and a comic exploration of impulse control.
South Broken Arrow Youth Librarian Melody Palmer writes: “What's not to love in this book? It's great for preschool-1st grade children. When I read it [at an outreach visit to preschools], the children squealed with laughter through parts of it, though the teachers are the ones who truly appreciated it. Mr. Higgins does a great job showing he best ways to make friends in this fun book with a message!”