Full, Full, Full of Love by Trish Cooke, illustrated by Paul Howard
Rating: 4 stars
Lorelei's favorite line in this whole book is what Gran says at the end of the book, after the meal is gobbled up by her whole family. She pulls up a footstool and says, "Ok, kids: One wash, one dry!" Lorelei makes me act it out. I can't wait for the day that I can FULL act it out! If this isn't enough of a reason to get this book, what is?
Here's the story: Mom drops off little Jay Jay at his grandmother's house, where she is getting Sunday dinner ready for the whole family. He's waiting, mostly patiently, even though he's hungry. Finally, the whole family pulls up and they all gather 'round the table, stuff themselves silly, then help clean up. That last part is the best part for me as the main cleaner-upper of all messes!
This is a great book to read aloud to kids, and though there's not a whole lot to the story, it is a comforting tale of family with equally comforting illustrations, with a highlight on Gran.
Even better: Trish Cooke's "So Much," illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, though not in her usual minimalist (and to my mind a little boring) fat-baby style. -- Monique M.
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