Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Amy NewboldIllustrator: Greg Newbold If you have time, google up a bunch of these paintings–one on each tab of your browser. It is really neat to compare the original with what Newbold has illustrated. You could…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-10Author: Mike Venezia I love Venezia’s biographies! They’re full of facts and points of interest while also amusing and easy to read. Venezia always adds extra cartoons of fictional scenes to bring to life the time…
Type: fictional picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Lily MurrayIllustrator: Becky Cameron Turns out, Monet really did own a porcelain cat, which is where the author found her idea for the tale! Though it could be read as is, I recommend becoming acquainted…
Type: long picture book (or illustrated chapter book)Ages: 8+Author: Beverly Gherman Norman Rockwell made a significant contribution to our country’s history. His capturing of many ordinary scenes gives us a unique glimpse into generations before us. He worked very hard…
Type: non-fiction picture bookAges: 5-10Author: Alix Wood Admittedly, I knew very little about Homer before reading this book. His paintings have quickly become favorites! The author did a great job at welcoming us into Homer’s life by giving us the…
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: E. Nesbit What a summer vacation to remember! When the children discover the creature (which is pronounced “sammy-add,” by the way), the adventure truly begins. Very few of their wishes work out as expected, much to…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Lizzie LafertonIllustrator: Kim Barnes This is one of those books that has a message for all ages. It paints a beautiful picture of Jesus as our Savior, who came to seek and to save, while capturing…
Type: oversized picture bookAges: 4+ Many a hour has been spent in this book over the years! It was mine as a child and continues to bring joy to the next generation. With a Waldo-esque feel, it’s busy and often…
Type: board bookAges: 0-4Author: The Clever Factory, Inc. This is a great size for little chubby baby hands, and can be fun to sing with as well. 🙂
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Illustrator: Mike Eagle This book is almost 50 years old, so it gives that unique cozy feeling that comes with older types of illustrations. It’s a sweet one to have around.
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