Mucumber McGee and the Lunch Lady's Liver

I read Patrick Loehr's first book, Macumber McGee and the Half Eaten Hot Dog and found it delightful, so I decided to purchase his second book and found it equally so. He has created a character that is innocent, yet dark and has a slight Gothic tone. This is a tone that is unique to children's books and makes it an interesting read for adults. I would recommend this book to anyone.

Patrick Loehr has illustrated and written a completely unique picture book that young children will love to see and hear, over and over. School aged children will truly enjoy reading this funny, sweet, and unusual story to themselves and others. The rhyming words are perfect for young readers, and reminds me of Dr Seuss, with a twist. Older children will really understand the humor and relate to times they have been late for lunch. I am a retired 1-2nd grade teacher, and there have been many times my students have arrived late for lunch, with all of the Big Kids and Big Brothers or Sisters staring at the Late Lunch Child. All kids can relate with this story. It will be a big hit with all Lunch Ladies and Men that serve so many children each day, and land a helping hand to the children who have trauma at the lunch line. I've read and collected thousands of books in my 36 year career, and I've never read a story about the lunch lady! This is a terrific book! Read it and share!