The classic Rapunzel story gets a girl powered twist in Bethan Woollvin's clever retelling - no prince needed. The wicked witch has Rapunzel trapped - but not for long! Rapunzel lives all alone in a tall, dark tower. Under the threat of a witch's fearsome curse, the poor girl seems doomed to a life in... Continue Reading →
On the inside flap of Cookiesaurus Rex, a line drawing of the titular dino cookie proclaims, "I'm prehistoric perfection!" And he is. He really, truly is. The book follows one haughty dinosaur cookie, who declares himself "King of All Cookies" and demands to be decorated first -- only to have a temper tantrum when he... Continue Reading →
Easily one of the cutest picture books I've ever seen, There's a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher and illustrated by Greg Abbott will be the next bedtime story hit. With the irresistible pull of Herve Tullet's Press Here and the charm of The Monster at the End of This Book, Tom Fletcher's inviting... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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