An important reminder about not taking people for granted, blended beautifully with that quirkiest of holidays makes for a charming and hilarious book in Groundhog's Day Off by Robb Pearlman & illustrated by Brett Helquist. Most adults my age think of the Bill Murray move when they think of Groundhog Day -- and now children... Continue Reading →
Groundhog’s Day Off by Robb Pearlman & illus. by Brett Helquist
An important reminder about not taking people for granted, blended beautifully with that quirkiest of holidays makes for a charming and hilarious book in Groundhog's Day Off by Robb Pearlman & illustrated by Brett Helquist. Most adults my age think of the Bill Murray move when they think of Groundhog Day -- and now children... Continue Reading →
Sharing the Bread by Pat Zietlow Miller & Jill McElmurry
Today's Novel Novice Junior book review is the perfect title to share with your little ones this upcoming Thanksgiving. Sharing the Bread by Pat Zietlow Miller and Jill McElmurry tells the story of a 19th century family preparing their Thanksgiving feast, and despite the passage of centuries, shows readers that not so much has changed... Continue Reading →
Sharing the Bread by Pat Zietlow Miller & Jill McElmurry
Today's Novel Novice Junior book review is the perfect title to share with your little ones this upcoming Thanksgiving. Sharing the Bread by Pat Zietlow Miller and Jill McElmurry tells the story of a 19th century family preparing their Thanksgiving feast, and despite the passage of centuries, shows readers that not so much has changed... Continue Reading →
Star Wars Reads Day: Behind-the-Scenes of Epic Yarns
I totally missed the boat with Star Wars Reads Day this past weekend (October 10th), but I DO still have a cool belated feature for you ... a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at Star Wars: Epic Yarns, the needle-felted retelling of the original three Star Wars movies in board book form, perfect for your littlest Jedi.... Continue Reading →
Star Wars Reads Day: Behind-the-Scenes of Epic Yarns
I totally missed the boat with Star Wars Reads Day this past weekend (October 10th), but I DO still have a cool belated feature for you ... a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at Star Wars: Epic Yarns, the needle-felted retelling of the original three Star Wars movies in board book form, perfect for your littlest Jedi.... Continue Reading →
The Fun Book of Scary Stuff by Emily Jenkins, illus. by Hyewon Yum
For today's Novel Novice Junior picture book review, we have a fun new book that's perfect for anyone who gets a little scared sometimes -- especially as we get closer to Halloween! The Fun Book of Scary Stuff by Emily Jenkins and illustrated by Hyewon Yum features a young boy sharing all the things he's... Continue Reading →
The Fun Book of Scary Stuff by Emily Jenkins, illus. by Hyewon Yum
For today's Novel Novice Junior picture book review, we have a fun new book that's perfect for anyone who gets a little scared sometimes -- especially as we get closer to Halloween! The Fun Book of Scary Stuff by Emily Jenkins and illustrated by Hyewon Yum features a young boy sharing all the things he's... Continue Reading →
You’re Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman
The latest picture book from illustrator-author Nancy Tillman is an important reminder for both adults and kids alike: You're Here for a Reason. You're here for a reason. If you think you're not I would just say that perhaps you forgot . . . a piece of the world that is precious and dear would... Continue Reading →
You’re Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman
The latest picture book from illustrator-author Nancy Tillman is an important reminder for both adults and kids alike: You're Here for a Reason. You're here for a reason. If you think you're not I would just say that perhaps you forgot . . . a piece of the world that is precious and dear would... Continue Reading →