There's a Wolf at the Door by Zoe B. Alley; pictures by R.W. Alley

If you are looking for something beyond the classic (standard) retelling of fairy tale standards then grab this book.  We laughed and laughed as these five tales are retold in a wonderfully drawn comic-book style.  There is just enough humor to keep the stories moving while the core of the stories holds true.

My favorite part: the continuity from one story to another.  Alley cleverly uses the wolf to link these five classic tales.  You can read one story a night or grab the flashlight and enjoy them all in one shot.

Pete's a Pizza by William Steig

My six year old rates Pete's a Pizza by William Steigas the second funniest book we have ever read. The plot follows a sad boy on a rainy day.  His father gets him laughing by making Pete into a pizza.

This dovetails with one of our family games.  I turn Tyler into a human burrito using a real blanket and pretend condiments and ingredients.

The story is wonderful and Steig's photos (also featured in many a New Yorker magazine) enhance Pete's a Pizza.  This is a must read for all.