Book Thoughts: Cozy (Brett)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Jan Brett As in many of her books, the borders of the pages depict a different part of the story, so take some time to study them. If you’re looking to read more wintery books or…
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Book Thoughts: My Side of the Mountain (George)
Type: chapter bookAges: 8+Author: Jean Craighead George What child hasn’t imagined or pretended running away at some point? My statistics are purely anecdotal, but it seems like all of us have! Sam didn’t go the whole year without seeing humans;…
Book Thoughts: The Happy Lion (Fatio)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Louise FatioIllustrator: Roger Duvoisin Definitely see if your library has this one. It’s a classic picture book originally published in 1954. Good, clean fun that ends with a sweet friendship. French words/names you might want to…
Book Thoughts: Too Much Noise (McGovern)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Ann McGovernIllustrator: Simms Taback Get ready to make some animal sounds for this one! Beyond that, though, I simply loved this book. It was very clever and I bet your children will get a kick out…
Book Thoughts: May I Bring a Friend? (de Regniers)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Beatrice Schenk de RegniersIllustrator: Beni Montresor I’ll never understand why they make so many audiobooks from picture books, but this is one you especially don’t want to listen to. You’ll never know what guests he brings!…
Book Thoughts: A Tree is Nice (Udry)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Janice May UdryIllustrator: Marc Simont If you’re looking for books that spark your child’s imagination, include this one. Its simplicity opens up the chance to “fill in the blanks” with imagined scenarios and ways to enjoy…
Book Thoughts: Don’t Wake the Dragon (Schulze)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Bianca SchulzeIllustrator: Samara Hardy What smiles this book brings! Kids are sure to love engaging with the story and trying not to wake the sleeping dragon!
Book Thoughts: The Stone Wall Dragon (Draper)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Rochelle Draper Was it a dream? Or did it really happen? We’ll never know. 🙂 If you have children who are particularly fond of dragons, see if your library has this one.
Book Thoughts: The Night Dragon (Howarth)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Naomi Howarth The dragon’s friend, a little mouse, is a wonderful example of how good friends can encourage and stick by one’s side. There is only one page spread where the mean dragons taunt and tease…
Book Thoughts: The 101 Dalmatians (Smith)
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-12Author: Dodie Smith Wonderful writing throughout this book will easily make it a favorite for your kiddos. The author gives the dogs much intelligence and they speak of the humans as their pets. 🙂 It’s a must-read…