As you'll probably remember, we love a good monstery book here on ReadItDaddy particularly when there's a grand rumpus involved. In "Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters" there's plenty of rumpus indeed as we bounce along with brilliant rhyming text to scenes of little monsters doing what they (and indeed our own little monsters) do best!

Jane Yolen's book is brilliant to use as a way of indulging in a bit of romping, stomping and indeed jumping, splashing or sliding. It's a nice fit for this week's #ReadItMD13 theme of movement (and monstery dancing too!).

The true acid test of any monster book are of course those monsters themselves, and Kelly Murphy has come up with some truly fabulous creations as we follow each page spread and scene as it unfolds. A romp, a stomp, a monstery whomp!

(Don't miss our review of Creeping Monsters, Sleeping Monsters by Jane and Kelly!)

Charlotte's best bit: A monster-eyed lolly to be licked in the park!

Daddy's Favourite bit: Monster kids behaving badly, but saying sorry afterwards, aw bless 'em!

(Kindly sent to us for review by Walker Books)

A Picture Book Party and you're all invited!

What a packed week! Phew! As you can probably tell from that little image that's appeared on our page background we've been very very lucky enough to be involved with the Walker Picture Book Party this year.

Featuring 5 picture book blogs, 5 utterly wonderful picture books and lots of biscuits, weak lemon drinks, balloons and bunting, you can be sure to find something you'll like in amongst this little lot.

The five books that are the focus of this year's party are utterly utterly amazing so prepare yourself for...

Peck Peck Peck by Lucy Cousins.
Captain Cat by Inga Moore
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems
Silver Buttons by Bob Graham
Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters by Jane Yolen and Kelly Murphy

The party kicked off in grand style with the lovely Zoe over at "Playing By The Book" so don't miss her brilliant photoblog and review of the wonderful "Peck Peck Peck" by Lucy Cousins.

Tomorrow it's our turn - We can't promise that we'll have baked fab biscuits like Zoe, but we can most certainly promise you a look at a rather special book indeed.

Wednesday it's the turn of Rainy Day Mum. Let's hope the weather is fine!

On Thursday, treat yourself to a slap up feed and some booky goodness with Mummy Mishaps.

Finally on Friday to wrap up the blog tour and picture book party, join A Rush Of Love and see what they get up to!

Whatever the weather, grab yourself a nice comfy seat and prepare for 5 brilliant books from 4 brilliant blogs (and ours!)