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 →
Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon by Suzanne Slade & illus. by Thomas Gonzalez
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 →
Go to Sleep, Little Creep by David Quinn & illus. by Ashley Spires
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
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 →
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
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 →
This Story is For You by Greg Pizzoli
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 →
Dinosaurium & Drawn From Nature: Grown-Up Worthy Picture Books
A couple of new picture books from Big Picture Press may hold appeal to older kids eager to learn more about some popular real-life topics - but are so stunning, they'd be equally at home with adults that have no children in sight. Dinosaurium by Chris Wormell and Lily Murray is, first and foremost, gigantic.... Continue Reading →
Don’t Blink by Amy Krause Rosenthal & illus. by David Roberts
Parents everywhere, rejoice. Don't Blink by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by David Roberts is the bedtime book that will trick your kids into falling asleep! Okay, okay. It's not like a miracle book that lulls children into a full night's sleep. But it IS a book that targets reluctant sleepers and uses an interactive... Continue Reading →
Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai + Blog Tour Contest
Today's review is part of the official blog tour for this book; be sure to keep reading to learn more & enter for your chance to win a copy. It seems like most everyone these days knows the inspiring and incredible story of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakastani teen targeted by the Taliban for fighting for... Continue Reading →
The Nocturnals: The Moonlight Meeting by Tracey Hecht & Rumur Dowling
The perfect entree for young readers to begin devouring books independently, The Nocturnals: The Moonlight Meeting is the first in a new series of young reader chapter books that is filled with whimsy and educational content. Fabled Films Press, the imprint of Fabled Films, a children’s media and entertainment company, is thrilled to announce Grow &... Continue Reading →
