Bumble-Ardy

Bumble-Ardy is about to turn nine and he has never had a birthday party. Sendak tells a rhyming tale (heavy on the -ine family) of how the pig decides to throw his own masquerade party at 9:10 exactly.  With his aunt at work, things get out of hand as dozens of crazy pigs enjoy their brine.

Interesting note on the author. This is Sendak's first book in thirty years! Published in 2011, he had been involved in set design for operas and ballets since his groundbreaking picture books in the 70s and 80s. I assumed this was an oldie but goodie, but it turns out it's new!

Reading Rumble 12-13