I love Mo Willems. He is my favorite children's picture book author/illustrator. I think my kids love him as much as I do. I also love picture book author/illustrator Jan Thomas. In my new position as a one day a week library media specialist I am going to do an author study of Jan Thomas with Kindergarten. I think her books have that Mo Willems humor mixed with the funny comic book looking animal illustrations. I also think she is not as well known to the 5 year old crowd as Mo is. If you aren't familar with her books - start with Rhyming Dust Bunnies or What Will Fat Cat Sit On? I guarantee your kids will beg for repeated readings. She also follows the interactive format where the kids are involved in the story - especially with Can You Make a Scary Face? Her website has the most incredible book activites perfect for beginning readers and writers. I am most excited for her 3 new books coming out in the next few months. Next time you are looking for some funny read alouds - try Jan!
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