Homer Henry Hudson's Curio Museum

Gr 2–5—Homer Henry Hudson is an explorer, collector, and caretaker of the Homer Henry Hudson Curio Museum, where he displays his discoveries for the world. He is also a bulldog, who dresses in jackets and tweed and treats himself to sushi for dinner after a walk through the park. "The walk exercises my feeble leg and the fish diet helps maintain my dazzling figure." Finally, Homer Henry Hudson is a storyteller, and he loves watching museum visitors discover the tales behind each artifact in his collection. He spends most of the book sharing these stories with readers. From a "Radial Tide Diviner," found in the Ionian Sea, to a "Nottlandian Stuffed Animal (bear)," all the objects have his adventures at their core. Even the museum itself has an interesting history. While the text focuses on Homer Henry Hudson's stories, more subtle details about each artifact are hidden in the dusty-brown spreads. The text regularly reminds readers that "everything has a story" while encouraging them to look around more closely to find their own. Text heavy, with dark detailed pictures, this book may appeal most to those who enjoy looking and listening closely.—Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA