Bath time becomes an adventure in How Do You Take a Bath? by Kate McMullan & illustrated by Sydney Hanson, a charming new picture book that explores the many ways different animals get clean. Perfect for fans of Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath, this fun and educational picture book brings together adorable baby... Continue Reading →
A quiet, lovely book about love, family, and the extraordinary journey made every year by grey whales, Little Whale by Jo Weaver is a stunning and sweet new picture book, perfect for any young reader's collection. I adored Weaver's first book, Little One, and her follow-up book is just as lovely. Her beautiful illustrations evoke... Continue Reading →
I've made no secret about how much I love Bethan Woollvin's dark, deliciously twisted retellings of classic fairy tales (see my reviews for Little Red and Rapunzel) -- but her latest, Hansel & Gretel, may be my favorite one yet. In this version of the story, the witch is a very good witch, but the... Continue Reading →
The Snow Lion by Jim Helmore & Richard Jones is just the kind of cozy, comforting picture book I love. It's a sweet little story about making friends and overcoming shyness, and it's told beautifully. With simple prose and gorgeous stylized illustrations, The Snow Lion follows Caro as she learns to try new things and... Continue Reading →
Am I Yours? by Alex Latimer had me at the dinosaurs, but won me over again with the charming story found within these pages. The story follows an egg blown from its nest, as it tries to find its parents. Along the way, other dinosaurs help the egg narrow down it's options and find its... Continue Reading →
This may not be common knowledge friends, but I am actually a huge space nerd. I love following the goings on of NASA, and the wonder of space exploration has never lessened for me. I used to be a producer for local TV news, and one of my greatest pleasures at that job was whenever... Continue Reading →
It's no secret that kids will try anything to put off going to bed each night -- and the struggle is just as real for monster parents. At least, that's the premise behind the charming and spookily perfect bedtime book, Go to Sleep, Little Creep by David Quinn & illustrated by Ashley Spires. The book... Continue Reading →
Bear's Scare by Jacob Grant is a charming book about first impressions and finding friends in unexpected places. The book follows Bear and his stuffed friend Ursa. Bear likes to keep a tidy and clean house, but when he finds a spiderweb, he and Ursa begin a frantic search for the spider culprit! The story... Continue Reading →
I don't remember the last time a picture book made me laugh as much as We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins. So, look. You can't take the kiddos to see the new "Jurassic World" movie quite yet -- it'll scare them so badly, they'll never sleep again until they reach puberty. But... Continue Reading →
A celebration of individuality and friendship, This Story is For You by Greg Pizzoli will delight young readers with it's important reminders that you are the only you, and that true friends see you for you. The story emphasizes multiple times the uniqueness of YOU -- while following a friendship through bonding, separation, and reunion.... Continue Reading →
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