Asterix Comic Books: Fun Gift Ideas From Eleven-Year-Old Grace

(by Grace, age 11)
Asterix Comics are very, very funny--the most comical books I've ever read. These best-sellers are seriously something that the whole family can enjoy.

How Obelix Fell Into the Magic Potion: When He Was a Little Boy


Grace: The idea of a young Obelix is quite funny, and when I read it the idea became reality in the most comical way. READ IT, 'cause it really is the best.










Asterix and the Actress

Grace:  While Asterix and Obelix are celebrating their joint birthday party in the Gaulish village, strange things are happening. Why, for instance, are the Roman soldiers fighting each other? Find out in Asterix and the Actress.









Asterix in Spain


Grace: Join Asterix as he strives to reunite a little Spanish boy with his parents. Will Asterix be able to break out of prison without his magic potion?










Asterix in Britain


Grace: Asterix's adventure in Britain is so enormously funny that I shouldn't wonder if it is the most comical of the whole Asterix comic book series.










Asterix and Cleopatra

Grace: Caesar would tip his hat, er, helmet . . . at this book about Cleopatra. And as for Cleopatra, well, she would recommend it even though the book comments quite loudly about her nose.









Asterix in Switzerland

Grace: As Asterix seeks the antidote for a dire sickness, Romans are chasing him frantically. Who will reach the precious flower (the antidote) first?










I think they would all make good gifts, because whenever I get an Asterix book for a gift, I go through the roof!

Top Three Silly Board Books My Two-Year-Old Loves (And So Do I)

(by Mom, with help from Baby, age 2)
Two-year-olds want the same favorite books read to them over and over again, so they might as well be books with a good rhythm, a catchy theme, and some silliness! These are some of the fun board books my littlest one likes to hear again and again (and I don't feel tempted to hide them from her like I do some toddler-friendly books!)

(Baby says, "Sankoo Mommy!" )

The Napping House

The artwork in this one is a big plus!












Is Your Mama a Llama?

This one's great if your little one likes critters!












But Not the Hippopotamus


This book never fails to make me smile. Classic Boynton!