Will You Be My Friend? by Sam McBratney & illustrated by Anita Jeram

More than 25 years after the children's classic Guess How Much I Love You was released, a new sequel to the story of Little Nutbrown Hare is out now. Will You Be My Friend? is a very sweet follow-up about the beauty and magic of making a new friend. Guess How Much I Love You... Continue Reading →

Gustavo the Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago

Good morning, ghouls! ? The twins are helping me tell you about a wonderful new picture book that's perfect for spooky season: Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago. This very sweet story follows Gustavo, who is VERY shy and very good at not being seen. But Gustavo loves playing the violin & wants... Continue Reading →

Play Day, School Day by Toni Yuly

Play Day, School Day by Toni Yuli is a sweet story about two siblings spending the day together. A younger sibling’s curiosity about school opens up a world of possibilities in this ode to the great outdoors. Tomorrow is the first day of the new school year, and big sister Mona can’t wait to go... Continue Reading →

Up Cat, Down Cat by Steve Light

My twins Dax and Lily are almost 4 months old now (what?!?!?!), and we've started reading more with them every day. They tend to poop out at the end of the day, and their bedtime routine is very short right now, despite what all the books and blogs have recommended -- so bedtime stories just... Continue Reading →

Dasher by Matt Tavares

I love a heartfelt, emotional Christmas picture book. I've been collecting them most of my life -- my mom has gotten me a new one every year since I was 5 -- and while some are silly and some are classics, a few have stood out because of their remarkable and emotional stories, and overall... Continue Reading →

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