Book #4

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.

Start date: 2/6/2008
Finish date: 2/7/2008

Check it out at Barnes and Noble or your local library.

This book is the 2008 Caldecott Medal winner. I really enjoyed this book! The day I got it from the library I was only going to read the first 2 or 3 chapters and then go to bed. Instead I got so wrapped up in the story I read the whole first part. The illustrations are beautiful and I also love the film history behind it. It is a great read for children 7 and up, but also for their parents that have imagination. Don't be startled by the size of the book - it does have 533 pages, but over 200 if them are illustrations. This book also has a movie like quality to it. Don't let your age steer you away from this quick, yet wonderful read.