Poinsettia & Her Family LB

This a Wonderful, Charming book -- a perfect children's book with wonderful drawings and text. Poinsetta has many brothers and sisters, and all she wants is a quiet place to read. All her favorite spots, from the window seat with the "buttery leather," to the rock in the yard are occupied with a sibling. As the story continues, Poinsetta discovers the little things that make her happy, and then how much her family means to her. Look for another book about Poinsetta and her family, "Poinsetta and the Firefighters." Our family loved this book so much that we ended up buying a copy -- too bad the hard cover is not in print!

This is a charming book to read aloud to children...as much fun for the adult as for the child. It reminds me of Where the Wild Things Are in its use of language- every line is quotable. I am, in the words of Poinsettia herself, "a pig in bliss", every time I read this gem.

Poinsettia wants to curl up with her favorite book but all of the best places are being used by her many brothers and sisters. She thinks there is not enough room in their house until she is left home alone all day. By the time everyone returns, Poinsettia has decided her family and their house is just right. The author, Felicia Bond, has created charming illustrations and amusing characters. She uses wonderfully vivid description, "If the sun was coming in the window just right, it would spread like warm butter across the pages of her book." At 32 pages it would be an excellant book for reading aloud to younger children.