Book Poor

For the littles (or maybe I should say little because G has yet to appreciate the finer points of read-alouds), my very favorite book is this one.  It's not new, and I don't think it has won any awards, but I love it fiercely.  And so do the rest of my children.

It's true, I adore the words, but I find that the personality of the book shines through in the illustrations.  I love that they realistically portray the messy, raucous life of a large family.

And I'd really like to live in the Peters' house.

 Really.