Jacob Kramer (1)

An "Okapitalist" comes to town and gets the mayor to sell him the marvelous machine that makes everything into noodles - then gets everyone working to crank out noodles in a factory. Eventually the workers rise up to seize the means of production, which were rightfully theirs all along. Political and economic systems for kids!

See also: Noodlephant (same authors), The Lorax (Dr Seuss)

Ben discovered this one. It's full of puns and jokes, some of which will sail over little ones' heads (e.g. kangaroo court), but it's funny and has a lovely message about equality and justice. Page count is much longer than an average (32-page) picture book.

"They said she had broken the laws.
Noodlephant said the laws were already broken."

"When the laws are so unjust
Misbehavior is a must!
Together we will make new rules
To share along with fresh noodles."

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Re-read October/November 2021

Love the art, love the many noodles, love the Dr. Seuss energy.

Library copy