The Chapter Book My Children Love & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #59

There is a chapter book that my children have recently discovered. I use the term “discovered” loosely, as I essentially said, “Hey, kids, we are going to read this book. Mommy went to school with the author and illustrator and I think you will really like his drawings and the story.” I have had this book since it is original publication in 2009 before I even had children. I read it myself then, laughing all the way through at the irony and sarcasm while being in awe of the amazing comic book style artwork that adorns nearly every page. The combination of chapter book and comic book is a unique approach to telling a fun children’s story with a lesson involved.

*This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom by Eric Wight

Written by Eric Wight, a professional artist, illustrator, and animator, the Frankie Pickle series combines humor and creativity with action and adventure that appeals to my young sons (ages 4 and 6) as I am sure it would to any children in that age bracket. Eric Wight has an incredible ability to translate his story telling capabilities into his whimsical, fun drawings. Clearly, his imagination that used to take him to very interesting places during high school Physics class has served him well. Whoever said you will never use what you learned in Physics class in real life was quite mistaken.

Eric Wight, American artist, illustrator, animator

While my boys and I have only enjoyed Frankie Pickle’s adventures in cleaning his room and tackling his closet of doom, I am sure we will be purchasing the rest of the books in the series. With Easter coming soon, these books will make the perfect addition to their baskets as well as a wonderful substitute for candy!

Frankie Pickle and the Pine Run 3000 by Eric Wight
Frankie Picke and the Mathematical Menace by Eric Wight
Frankie Pickle and the Land of the Lost Recess by Eric Wight

For some super fun reading for your little ones this Spring, consider some adventures with Frankie Pickle that are sure to ignite their imaginations! Read more about Eric Wight’s work in animation and illustration here.

And now your favorite posts from last week.

Stephanie of Glamorous and Geeky welcomed the newest addition to her family and shared her birth story with us in her post Welcome little one, preemie mom. What a journey she had bringing this handsome little guy into the world. But here they are, healthy and happy and fiercely wonderful!

Stephanie of Glamorous and Geeky

And Gail of Is This Mutton? shared her empowering and very helpful post, Five Ways Not To Be Invincible As An Older Woman. I love her tips and the message is important! None of us should be invisible. We should stand up, stand out, and be fabulous, no matter what our age!

Gail of Is This Mutton?


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Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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I am a 40 something Army wife and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats named Dave and Frankie. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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