Hello, friends! Our book today is A Place To Read by Leigh Hodgkinson, a delightfully sweet story of the very relatable struggle of finding somewhere comfortable to read.

A little boy is ready to read; he’s got his book, and now he just needs to find the perfect spot. He tries chair after chair, but each one just doesn’t seem to fit his needs. One is too itchy, one is too squishy, one is too cold, one is too stinky. There are chairs in jungles and in the land of giants, even one that appears to not be a chair at all, but instead a chair-shaped monster! As the boy picks up a new animals companion from each chair and setting he tries, he looks around and realizes something: while finding the perfect place to read may be tough, there is a simple solution. After all, any place is the perfect place to read when you have friends to enjoy the story with!

Cute, colorful, and lots of fun! As appreciators of the perfect reading spot (ours is in JJ’s purple chair, with our reading buddy Mr. Dinosaur by her side, of course), we can relate to the boy’s desire to find a comfy-cozy spot to dive into his book. From there, there’s a fun jaunt through some fantastically detailed and whimsical illustrations, and an ending that was unexpected and sweet. The length is perfect for a quick read, and JJ really enjoyed it, especially the boy’s growing posse of animal friends. This one was fun, and it’s Baby Bookworm approved!