I read a lot more picture books than I review - but when I am compelled to read bits of a book to my coworkers, as I did with this one - that one's worth telling the world about.

What got me laughing out loud was the little bug with speech bubbles presenting "facts," beginning on the very first page, even before the title page. We see a posted sign:

Did you know that all snails are named Bob? It's true! They feel that having the same name helps keep their lives simple. Snails like a straightforward, bland, uncomplicated life. They take to heart that they are not the life of the party, which, by the way, they wouldn't go to even if they were invited.

And then the bug comments:

Excuse me! I don't know where the creator of this book gets their information, but none of this is true.

The story that follows is a completely silly one about a snail named Bob who gets turned into a vampire with wings, fangs, no reflection, and a dollop of invincibility. When it first happens, he turns to the other Bobs for help, but he's way too complicated for them. And the bug comments:

If you're ever in trouble, snails should never be the first choice when seeking help.

The main story in the book is about Bob figuring out his new life and what he now likes to eat. And trying to find a friend who will hang out with a vampire snail. Nothing deep or profound here. But plenty that's very, very silly.