A good book for the little stargazer in your life, If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon earns four stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Superbuns Written and Illustrated by Diane Kredensor
A fun read-aloud that will engage kids with its characters and message, Superbuns earns four stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brother, Sister, Me and You Written by Mary Quattlebaum
The in-depth glimpse into animals’ lives is the defining feature of this book and will be what younger readers will enjoy the most.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Butterflies on the First Day of School Written by Annie Silvestro and Illustrated by Dream Chen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A beautiful story for the first day of school or any other new experience (e.g., going to camp, moving to a new neighborhood, etc.), Butterflies on the First Day of School is a good read for kids and their parents.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lightship by Brian Floca
I was at the library yesterday and picked up a book for my little guy that I absolutely loved! And I just had to share Brian Floca‘s Lightship (2007, Atheneum). This wonderful nonfiction text tells about something I did not know about: the now-gone lightship. The book starts with a wonderful line, “Here is a…
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Koala is Not a Bear Written by Kristin L. Gray and Illustrated by Rachel McAllister
I just love the idea of debut authors, and I’m excited to share Kristin L. Gray’s first picture book Koala is Not a Bear with you today!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Little Larry Goes to School Written by Gerry Ellis with Mary Rand Hess
My little guy now says, “Go see the buddies” when I’m taking him to school in the morning. So reading about chimpanzee Little Larry’s school experiences made me smile.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 20 Recipes Kids Should Know Written by Esme Washburn and Photography by Calista Washburn
I am making the Tasty Black Bean Soup tomorrow night along with the Quintessential Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If I Was the Sunshine by Julie Fogliano and Loren Long (Blog Tour Version)
I’m really excited to be part of a book book tour for If I Was the Sunshine this week! Out just a few days ago from Atheneum Books, this Julie Fogliano and Loren Long children’s picture book speaks lyrically to the interconnectedness of the world around us. In a back-and-forth narration, a you and an…
⭐️⭐️⭐️ William Sheepspeare (Wild Bios)
As the daughter of a theatre professor, I grew up around Shakespeare’s works. My dad put on an annual Shakespeare play in my hometown, and it was a popular summer event for all ages. So when William Sheepspeare (Wild Bios) (released April 9 from Silver Dolphin), I was quite interested! This punny tribute to Shakespeare…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Little Kids First Big Book of Science Written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
I love this book! If you have a little scientist in your life, you need to add this book to your library.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Diggers Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Illustrated by Antoine Corbineau
This colorful children’s picture book will be a hit with those little ones you know who like to explore!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There’s Only One You Written by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook and Illustrated by Rosie Butcher
A fabulous story about our uniqueness, There’s Only One You earns four stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Just Read! Written by Lori Degman and Illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov
Just Read! is that book you need in your home or classroom library! Written by Lori Degman and Illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov, Just Read! (out in early March from Sterling) has an energetic poetic narrative quality that makes it a fun read aloud text that you and your children or students will really enjoy! Tentler-Krylov’s…
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Sleep Tight, Sleepy Bears Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Illustrated by Julie Clay
My little guy has just learned to say the phrase “One more time.” And he says it each time we finish Margaret Wise Brown’s latest children’s picture book Sleep Tight, Sleep Bears (out from Silver Dolphin on April 2), a charming invitation to sleep for little ones and their parents. I swear I yawn several…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Little Chicken Written by Tammi Sauer and Illustrated by Dan Taylor
The same author-illlustrator duo who brought us But the Bear Came Back is at it again! Tammi Sauer and Dan Taylor‘s new title A Little Chicken (out from Sterling just last month) is a punny book that my little and I are going to read many, many times. The brightness of the cover art immediately…
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Growing Season by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
I am SO happy spring is in the air! When we moved from Florida to Pennsylvania, my husband promised the four seasons. We get a little more winter than I would like, so these past few days have been AMAZING! My little guy and I have been enjoying some park time! And I’ve been getting…
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Space and Animals on the Go
My little guy and I just read Space and Animals on the Go, two new board books coming out from National Geographic Kids later this spring. We loved them both! These are books little guys and gals and their parents and teachers will LOVE! Space is a wonderful introduction to the mysteries beyond. Accessible and…
Breathe With Me Written by Mariam Gates and Illustrated by Sarah Jane Hinder
Happy Sunday! It’s beautiful here in PA, and I hope you are enjoying the day wherever you are! I’m really excited to share Breath With Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy (out from Sounds True in 2018) with you today. This children’s picture book, out from the author-illustrator duo of Mariam Gates…
When Sadness Is At Your Door by Eva Eland
Happy Friday Everyone! I’m not sad today, but there are days when I am. For better or worse, sadness is part of all of our lives from time to time. And that’s why I really like what Eva Eland has done with her picture book When Sadness Is At Your Door (published in January from…
