Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Lois Ehlert There was nothing inherently wrong with this book, but it was probably my least favorite of hers that we’ve read so far. The story was initially confusing–it began talking about birds but then suddenly…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Margaret Wise BrownIllustrator: Jim LaMarche I wish someone would explain to me why Margaret Wise Brown is so popular. This book was one of her better ones, in my opinion, yet just so-so for us. After…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Alexandra Day These Carl books are always highly unrealistic. Every good parent out there should be appalled at the situations (I’m laughing as I type that) the girl and dog find themselves in, but it’s pure…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Felicia Sanzari CherneskyIllustrator: Susan Swan I liked this book more the second time I read it. It’s a good little winter book for your littles and ends with a scrumptious breakfast scene!
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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