If you are looking for a new bed-time picture book you might want to take a look at the review offered at Jen Robinson's Book Page for "The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz.

While we're on the subject of reading to your children -- if you've ever felt that picking up another picture book is more chore than delight -- let me suggest you take a look at the Friday, March 12th, post at Mother Reader...Reading is Boring (Sometimes) about that most special of times with an often true and humorous twist.

Here's the answer to Friday's Famous First: "Garnet thought this must be the hottest day that had ever been in the world." Newbery Medal book Thimble Summer by Elizabeth Enright.