Have you met my niece? Jocelynn - Jocie, for short. We also call her the Tiny Overlord. She's adorable and hilarious, and she loves books. Loves them. This auntie couldn't be prouder. So Jocie and her mom and I were all thrilled when Simon & Schuster recently sent me a box of five new board... Continue Reading →
Today, I am so happy to be celebrating one the most beloved children's books of all times -- and one of my personal favorites, too -- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. First published in 1969, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been a perennial favorite and a staple, it would seem, in all childhood... Continue Reading →
I have two new adorable holiday picture books to share with you today, both of which are available now and would only make great gifts -- both books even include a place to write "To" and "From" on the inside pages. But they'd also just be fun to sit around and read with your little... Continue Reading →
Today, we're delighted to be featuring a series of wonderful new picture books that celebrate diversity. Launched in Spain five years ago, NubeOcho began distributing their books in the U.S. earlier this year, and today we're spotlighting two of their most recent titles. Each NubeOcho book focuses on promoting and celebrating respect towards all types... Continue Reading →
Today's book review is part of the official blog tour for Poor Little Guy. Be sure to keep reading for your chance to win a copy! Whimsical storytelling, charming illustrations, and a twisted sense of humor abound in Poor Little Guy by Elanna Allen. In a similar vein to Jon Klassen's This Is Not My... Continue Reading →
Questions of identity, culture, and heritage are brilliantly answered in Thunder Boy Jr., a beautifully written and illustrated new picture book from acclaimed author Sherman Alexie and illustrator Yuyi Morales. Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn't mean... Continue Reading →
Emma J. Virjan's beloved pig in a wig is back in What This Story Needs is a Munch and a Crunch, a witty, rhyming story about planning a picnic with friends, and what you do when those plans go awry. Join Pig and her friends in another fun read-aloud adventure as they figure out a... Continue Reading →
The classic "Little Red Riding Hood" story gets the perfect modern makeover in Little Red by Bethan Woollvin. On her way to Grandmas house, Little Red Riding Hood meets a wolf. Now, that might scare some little girlsbut not this little girl! She knows just what the wolf is up to, and shes not going... Continue Reading →
A perfect bedtime book, Good Night Owl by Greg Pizzoli will have kids eagerly searching every page for the squeaky little mouse that's keeping Owl from getting to sleep! Owl is ready for bed. But as soon as he settles in, he hears a strange noise. He'll never get to sleep unless he can figure... Continue Reading →
Okay, let's start with the obvious attraction of this book: it's called Pigs and a Blanket (by James Burks) and the cover features two pigs literally in a blanket. If you don't appreciate that play on words, then I just don't know what makes you tick. But aside from playing a popular turn of phrase... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice 