Great read-out-loud book.
585033
Since it has been one of my granddaughter's favorite read-out-loud books for about two years (and I love it too), I knew I had to order it for my great nephew's first birthday!  A "Great" book,
3949706
I like Michael Black's sense of humor about life - the good and the not-so-good.  He shares his ridiculous thoughts that like most of us, we never say out loud, or haven't thought them yet, until he brings it up.  I get that Martha feared he would 'pull the plug' too easily.  I feel that way about my Mom, though never said it out loud.  Made me raise and eyebrow and chuckle.

Great book for anyone that wants a casual read and doesn't want to concentrate too hard, yet looking to be inspired or engaged with interesting people.  Thanks Michael!
3279734
I enjoyed reading this book.  It was full of words and sentences.  The sentences would then turn into lovely paragraphs with dialogue, drama, and heartfelt sentiment.  I would recommend reading this book and seeing the movie and then listening to the audiobook to get the full effect.
4652606
This was a great read-aloud story for me and my young children (ages 7-11).  Even better, there are 3 more stories to go and the kids were all able to take Accelerated Reader tests on the book at school.  We loved the opportunities to discuss the moral issues presented in this tale.
4061516
Ms. Spencer's book "Musing Aloud, Allowed" is an easy book to read. I like the quick short poems and the layout. Take it with you anywhere... on vacation, at lunch time or to the beach. Before you know it, you're done reading the entire 95 pages and salivating for more! Great for students, youths and adults.
Desmond Alufohai
2214999
A friend gifted us with a paperback version of the book. I read it that night to our two sons, ages 3-1/2 years and 18 months. I really enjoyed reading it out loud (the structure of the story makes it very easy to read, and some of the language is truly charming). I picked it again the next night (we read two books a night, rarely the same one two nights in a row). I couldn't resist and the boys didn't complain. And after that, my sons have been picking it, night after night. It's been about a week now. They, voluntarily, sit in my lap, the both of them, to hear this story. (And BTW, we probably have over 200 children's book on our shelves at home, including many classics and highly-rated ones.)

The only other books I can think of that the request frequently are Little Blue Truck and We're Going on a Bear Hunt. (Also fun to read.)
2048597
This is definitely a book for animated out loud reading. It's fun and will be even more fun if your child can read one part and you the other. Letters A-Z and numbers 1-26 and maybe a re-read with colors! Oh the learning possibilities.

Thanks to HC.
2129811
I really enjoyed reading this book.  I learned alot about how to read people, too.
Gave me great insight to people also.
1464904
I read this book aloud to my two tween boys.  We could hardly put it down, and laughed out loud in many places.  We hadn't read Part 1, but that was not a problem at all.  After all, the first 9 pages of the book summarized how Captain Underpants came to be and how Part 1 of the battle played out, in an entertaining way of course.

The book has illustrations on every page, and not too much text per page.  Ideal for reluctant readers or for reading out loud.
1888606
Read this book with my seven year old grandson over the phone. Every night, we read a chapter together, switching paragraphs. His reading is much better according the his teacher. Fry doesn't talk down to her reader. Spencer is adorable and very human. Having him have Retinitis Pigmentosa made him achingly real. Mel was terrific female interest, and I can't say enough about G and his dog Athena. A fun and interesting ride, filled with interesting fact for me. Hours of conversation about who the famous people were and a satisfying ending.  I thought the book might be too grown-up for him, and he didn't call to read one evening. I got a distressed call a half hour later that evening demanding our twenty minutes. I'd say that was a successful book.
3159426
Great book for relaxing. Only wish there was an audible version. That would be bonerific.
1119787
I enjoyed reading this out loud with my 10 year old daughter. She's hooked!
3436478
great book to read out loud to the kids. everyone enjoyed!!
565149
This is a fun book for reading aloud to younger children about the comical results of misunderstandings. When I first read it, I thought it would be confusing to children, but it is growing on me. The person who reads this book aloud needs to speak clearly and with a lot of expression for this book to "work." But if they do so, children who listen carefully will love this book and ask to hear it again and again.
4489448
I highly recommend this book.  I read it out loud often to friends and family.  It makes so much sense!
4667727
Absolutely terrific book. Be careful about reading on a train or airplane - it is laugh-out-loud funny. Ms. Moran is courageous, bold and witty, and very logical. Loved it.
316291
Great book of decrees to speak out loud into your home, work , etc.