Showing posts with label Drew Daywalt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drew Daywalt. Show all posts

Monday, March 17, 2025

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt (Author), Adam Rex (Illustrator)

Rock, Paper and Scissors each occupy separate realms in the house. In their realms, they are always dominant. They feel unfulfilled that they don't have any challengers. Then they each independently venture out and encounter each other. They find rivals that provide a challenge and thus give birth to the rock, paper scissors game.

The book is narrated in over-the-top dramatic fashion, despite having locations like "Mom's home office." It is a fun ride.

Monday, January 27, 2025

This is MY Fort! (Monkey & Cake) (Monkey and Cake)

This is MY Fort! (Monkey & Cake) (Monkey and Cake) by Drew Daywalt and Olivier Tallec

The Monkey and Cake books are a weak imitation of Elephant and Piggie books. They have two friends interacting to learn a small principle of friendship. In this one, Cake builds a fort that excludes monkeys. Then Monkey proclaims all other area as a fort that excludes Cakes. Cake is upset, and then Monkey declares that he will let cake in. It is ok, but feels forced.