These collections keep getting better and better. I would swear Catana is spying on my husband and I she hits the nail on the head so perfectly every These collections keep getting better and better. I would swear Catana is spying on my husband and I she hits the nail on the head so perfectly every time. Funny and sweet enough to make you go 'awwww' I hope everyone who reads this book has this kind of relationship someday....more
I loved Catana's comics back before she started putting them into books, so it's been a while since I discovered her. I absolutely love this collectioI loved Catana's comics back before she started putting them into books, so it's been a while since I discovered her. I absolutely love this collection as it puts me in such a soft, squishy mood. Probably because my husband and I are so like this. We read these books together, stopping to cuddle and kiss while pointing out favorites, those moments where yes, that was most definitely 'us.' On occasion I would ask, "Am I THAT bad?" and he would laugh and hug me and tell me, that's okay, because he understands and he likes it that I love him just that much.
Co-dependant? Not at all. Everyone has their love languages. Mine involves a lot of touch and affirmations. In short, I want to cuddle and tell him how much I love him about a zillion times a day. Thankfully his love languages fall along the same lines. It's just how we are. I like seeing other couples (even comic strip ones) who understand and are very much the same way. It makes me think we might be just a little bit less weird.
In short? Yes, I absolutely love this book. ...more
I think I read this many many years ago and still found it funny and also kind of deep. The fact that this entire book is a setup for a single pun makI think I read this many many years ago and still found it funny and also kind of deep. The fact that this entire book is a setup for a single pun makes it worthwhile just for the final line at the end. The efforts the line goes to in order to impress the dot are amazing. Seriously, the dot isn't worth it, she's kind of...well, shallow...
But I loved how the line grew and experimented and showed what he could do.
Cute story, and definitely a classic. I put this on any must read list, especially when you consider it in the context of the 60s when it was written. Absolutely brilliant!...more
It's been a long time since I've read Baby Blues - and I think this one pre-dates my exposure to the comic strip because I don't remember a time when It's been a long time since I've read Baby Blues - and I think this one pre-dates my exposure to the comic strip because I don't remember a time when there was just one child (though it makes logical sense). I liked this book a great deal as it covered the time when parenting your first child and everything is new through the time of learning to walk and talk, and when food and outings was always a huge adventure. There is an awful lot of truisms in this volume.
Gosh those days seem like a long time ago now. It's amazing how we got through it. :) ...more
This is one of those webcomics that tends to wander around Facebook a lot in shares. That's because Sarah manages to resonate with her audience in wayThis is one of those webcomics that tends to wander around Facebook a lot in shares. That's because Sarah manages to resonate with her audience in ways that will make you snicker more often than not. Cute and funny, this was a joy to read. My only real complaint is that the book was no where near long enough - I would have loved twice the number of comics.
Edit to add: I re-read this on Dec. 9, 2022 and I have the same opinions except I want to add that I'm a greedy person to demand more. I'm so happy there are more books in the series now so I can enjoy these in quantity. :) ...more
Why Santa Claus doesn't just give up is beyond me. When three knights fight to keep out all intruders (as they ought) it seems no one thought to explaWhy Santa Claus doesn't just give up is beyond me. When three knights fight to keep out all intruders (as they ought) it seems no one thought to explain to them, that some strangers OUGHT to be permitted entry. Especially if you expect to get any presents Christmas morning. Silly and fun, this book was enjoyable just because it was something new and interesting. Who doesn't love the idea of Santa Claus laying siege to a castle? This is one I would read again....more
I love Salem! This time she's looking for that perfect present for her best friend which leads to all kinds of messes. Don't use magic, Salem! AbsolutI love Salem! This time she's looking for that perfect present for her best friend which leads to all kinds of messes. Don't use magic, Salem! Absolutely hilarious!...more
Words are indeed not necessary. I'm not familiar with the character, Mr. Hulot, but I wish to get to know him better. These short like vignettes, justWords are indeed not necessary. I'm not familiar with the character, Mr. Hulot, but I wish to get to know him better. These short like vignettes, just a handful of panels convey so much charm, so much emotion in such a short space. Every page I turned evoked a response, be it laughter or sometimes a bittersweet sort of smile. I am a fan and am very thankful this book has escaped France to our shores....more
I felt like I was reading "Calvin & Hobbes" with this new series - well if Calvin was a girl with magical powers and Hobbes a cat trained in training I felt like I was reading "Calvin & Hobbes" with this new series - well if Calvin was a girl with magical powers and Hobbes a cat trained in training witches. Er...let's just go with that.
The humor, the story, everything about this was fun to read. And honestly I think adults will get more out of this than the kids will. This one goes on the favorites list!...more
I've seen the videos of Simon's Cat so many times that I can hear that 'meow' as I read through this great offering of cartoons. I recognize a lot of I've seen the videos of Simon's Cat so many times that I can hear that 'meow' as I read through this great offering of cartoons. I recognize a lot of the scenes as being ones he's gone on to use in the videos, and a lot more that I hope he does turn into videos someday. Yes, I love Simon's cat, the EveryCat.
I love these little glimpses into life at Starvation Lake. This time the kids are raising money for a field trip and they set off to do things...well I love these little glimpses into life at Starvation Lake. This time the kids are raising money for a field trip and they set off to do things...well in not exactly the way you'd think. I love the characters, and would have rated this 4 stars except it felt like it ended really abruptly with way too many questions still in the reader's mind.
Still, it's a good story for beginning readers....more
This is one of those books that I've been meaning to read for years and wonder now why I took so long to do so. Thankfully this book came around and IThis is one of those books that I've been meaning to read for years and wonder now why I took so long to do so. Thankfully this book came around and I had a chance today to enjoy this book.
I did check. I really do wish the word Frindle was in the dictionary because I think it belongs there. What an excellent story of how the world can be changed through one small simple action. Very highly recommended to any reader - child or adult....more
I never thought I'd pick up a copy of Captain Underpants. I certainly never thought I'd enjoy it. But it actually was pretty funny, and just the sort I never thought I'd pick up a copy of Captain Underpants. I certainly never thought I'd enjoy it. But it actually was pretty funny, and just the sort of story that will appeal to boys of a certain age. Go figure. I was wrong.
Yeah it's silly, but if it gets your kids to read, it's worth it, isn't it? ...more
What makes this book fantastic is the short blurbs under some of the comic strips with stories and explanations behind them. I love how this man thinkWhat makes this book fantastic is the short blurbs under some of the comic strips with stories and explanations behind them. I love how this man thinks. And I think I'm living this life......more
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