picture books about unconditional love
September 17, 2019 in Book ListsReading books with particular themes is just as important. Certain books help children understand emotions, they may otherwise not be able to understand. Today’s list is a few of my favorite picture books about unconditional love. LoveMatt de la Pena “In the beginning there is lightand two...
Work of Chris Van Allsburg and their Extraordinary Happenings
July 17, 2019 in Author SpotlightThe work of Chris Van Allsburg spans nearly 30 years with countless credits to date. The images he creates are haunting in their depiction of a world both familiar and magical. Part of the thrill of reading a Chris Van Allsburg book is that the...
A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood, the Poetry of Mister Rogers
June 9, 2019 in Books for All AgesI am a fan of all Quirk Books picture books. Over the last few years, I’ve been able to relive my childhood with some amazing picture books. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is no exception. The poetry has a good message and is overall very...
Dragon Pearl
April 11, 2019 in Middle Grades, YA NovelsDragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee is another gem in the Rick Riordan Presents collection. Dragon Pearl is the perfect mix of science fiction and folklore, with well-written characters. I became completely immersed in Korean mythology after reading, which only makes me want to learn more. There...
The Storm Runner
February 17, 2019 in YA NovelsThe Storm Runner is a fast-paced, dialogue-rich story that will reel you in from the very beginning. The use of dialogue to help the story flow smoothly. The book is recommended for readers as early as third grade; my nine-year-old found it very easy to...
Dress Like A Girl
January 22, 2019 in Children's Picture BooksDress Like a Girl by Patricia Toht is a playful and fashionable slumber party takes an empowering turn in this gorgeous picture book, perfect for fans of Princesses Wear Pants and Rosie Revere, Engineer! In these beautifully illustrated pages, a diverse cast of slumber party...
Let ‘Er Buck! George Fletcher, the People’s Champion
January 17, 2019 in Children's Picture BooksLet ‘Er Buck! George Fletcher, the People’s Champion by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is a wonderful picture book about the true story of George Fletcher. The illustrations are done in what appears to be an oil painting effect, which adds to the books overall appeal and...
How to Give Your Cat a Bath in Five Easy Steps
January 16, 2019 in Children's Picture BooksHow to Give Your Cat a Bath in Five Easy Steps by Nicola Winstanley, is a simple yet wildly entertaining book that your children will beg you to read over and over again. The illustrations are fun, while the simple text is easy enough for...
10 of Our Favorite Books For 0-6 months Old
November 29, 2018 in UncategorizedReading to newborns can be such a rewarding experience. A lot of bonding can happen during storytime, even with the tiniest babies who are still a ways off from learning how to speak. Any book would work really, but some books are targeted more...
GET SWEPT AWAY WITH ARU SHAH AND THE END OF TIME
April 12, 2018 in Chapter Books, YA NovelsAru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi is a beautifully written, fast-paced introduction to a brand new series from Rick Riordan Presents. The fact that this book features a strong female character is one of the reasons I was drawn to this text. For fans...
