A sequel to the beloved Uni the Unicorn, Uni the Unicorn & the Dream Come True by Amy Krouse Roshenthal and Brigette Barrager is a magical book that will make you believe in believing. Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager reunite to bring us a sparkly, magical sequel to Uni the Unicorn! The Land of... Continue Reading →
The perfect book for practicing your ABCs and learning new words, Penguins Love Their ABC's by Sarah Aspinall will engage young readers at story time and get them thinking about new words to match with every letter of the alphabet. Six penguins set off on an Alphabet Hunt, Mama has hidden all the alphabet letters... Continue Reading →
A charming book in rhyme, Zebra on the Go by Jill Nogales and illustrated by Lorraine Rocha shows what can happen when you overreact - and how a simple act of kindness can mend a friendship. An energetic read-aloud about the circus running away with itself! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all... Continue Reading →
Today, we're turning the spotlight on a new series of children's books that are both interactive, and customized to your own home state! The Read Together/Do Togetherâ„¢ series are written by award-winning author Kate B. Jerome. Lucky to Live in ... Series Each Lucky to Live in… book in the 41-book series is a cross... Continue Reading →
As an Oregonian, I like to think I know a thing or two about rain. Especially after one of the worst -- and wettest -- winters on record! And though this rainier-than-usual winter has left me really craving sunshine, the beautiful new picture book Rain by Sam Usher reminded me of its beauty and its... Continue Reading →
An absolutely charming book about what it takes to be a parent, and how family is what you make it, I was absolutely enchanted by Daddy Honk Honk by Rosalinde Bonnet. In stores May 9th, here is the official synopsis: An arctic fox adopts a baby goose in this heartwarming read-aloud that's perfect for Father's... Continue Reading →
If time feels a little wibbly-wobbly this morning, that's because the TARDIS has landed here at Novel Novice -- with a batch of four new, adorable books featuring Doctor Who, and inspired by the beloved Mister Men and Little Miss books by Roger Hargreaves. This new series of Doctor Who books, written and illustrated by... Continue Reading →
Just in time for Mother's Day comes a new picture book that celebrates all the things a mother (or any parent) does, and the way a young child perceives these things. Little ones love playing with their dolls! Celebrate that love with Baby-Boo, I Love You, and follow one imaginative little girl who adores playing... Continue Reading →
A hilarious and witty send-up of The Frog Prince, and a reminder that not everything you read is true, Prince Ribbit by Jonathan Emmett & illustrated by Poly Bernatene is a whimsical new fairy tale perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time. Enchanted prince or just a plain old frog? Pucker up, princesses! Theres... Continue Reading →
Today, I've got a sweet new picture book all about the shades of the rainbow for you and your littlest readers: Penguins Love Colors by Sarah Aspinall. With colors as bright as sunshine, six little penguins paint a bold, cheerful surprise for Mama Penguin on a beautiful snowy-white landscape. Mama loves brightly colored flowers and... Continue Reading →
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