Increasingly creepy, a lesson waiting to be taught to children of all ages. Humbling and out there, Lily pulls together a story that is unnerving to the core yet fabulously told and beautifully illustrated.

I checked this out from the library and read it to my then 7 year old daughter a year ago. She just requested that I read it to her again. It made an impression.

I hadn't heard anything about this book until I saw it on the shelf at my library. I loved the illustrations and the feel of the book, then realised who the author was.

I was sucked in straight away and thought this book was delightfully creepy. It reminded me of Neil Gaiman, but was also a very original idea. The poetry added to the book's quirkyness, and WOW those illustrations - AMAZING!

Even though people may think this is a picture book for children, I don't recommend anyone buy it for children under the age of 10. Depending on your child, they may be able handle the themes but this is more for older children.

I absolutely love Evangeline Lilly. Lost is my favorite show ever. So of course I looked up all of the actors. When I found Evangeline Lilly's website there was a blog there and one of the categories was "Writing". I thought that what I read was great. I have a blog post that I did while ago when I first found her blog. You can check that out here (http://girlwithapenandadream.blogspot.com/2013/12/i-am-in-awe-of-evangeline-lillys-wrting.html) I was so excited when I read that she had a book coming out and I knew that I had to get it when it did. I think that I waited over a year before I was finally able to get my hands on this book. I was so excited when I did that I read it that night.

I thought that it was wonderful. It was more of a dark, cautionary children's tale. I liked that Evangeline Lilly wasn't afraid to approach a children's story in a darker way than a lot of children's authors today do. I thought that the writing was lyrical and poetic. Even though it was a cautionary tale it was fun to read just for the use of language alone. I like reading it out loud to hear how the poetic, lyrical lines sound. On top of that, the artwork was gorgeous and I could just look at the illustrations and be happy with the book. Put the two together and you have a magical, wonderful children's book that will become a permanent part of my library. And I will mot definitely be collecting all of the books that will be in this series. I adore this book. Evangeline Lilly has said that she wants to give adult writing a try and I'm very excited for when we get to read that.

I give The Squickerwonkers 5 stars!!

Review on http://girlwithapenandadream.blogspot.com

I checked this out from the library and read it to my then 7 year old daughter a year ago. She just requested that I read it to her again. It made an impression.

I was attracted to the name and the heavy pages and rich ink. The promised darkling tale appealed to me, and the characterization of the disturbing puppet show carries through on the book's threat. However, what is offered in the book is an introduction. You will have to buy the next book, if you are purchasing the first--not because there is a cliff-hanger of an ending, but rather that sensation of the story being left unfinished. The book leaves off with pages to spare; pages dedicated to sketches and what-not. I was left unsatisfied, and not in the kind of way where I am positively hungry for more.

It is perhaps my own failure to capture the right rhythm of speech, but some of the rhyming text was clunky and awkward.

Do read this one through first before if thinking of purchasing.

I love creepy reads and this one was good. And the illustrations was soo fantastics. So yep, quick and fun read, really liked it