Book Thoughts: The Mitten (Brett)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Jan Brett A lovely picture book your younger kids will surely enjoy as the weather gets colder!
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Book Thoughts: A Apple Pie (Greenaway)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author: Kate Greenaway It can be difficult to find a copy of this nowadays, but keep your eyes out for it! It’s endured through time for a reason.
Book Thoughts: Ameliaranne and the Green Umbrella (Heward)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Constance HewardIllustrator: Susan Beatrice Pearse Old-fashioned charm brings this book to life as you read of a sweet girl’s day. It’s part of a bigger series–all of which are not being published at this time (that…
Book Thoughts: Pedro’s Journal (Conrad)
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-10Author: Pam ConradIllustrator: Peter Koeppen Written like a journal, it was quite interesting to read of this journey from a boy’s perspective! From my understanding, there aren’t many original documents or written histories of this time, so…
Book Thoughts: Barney’s Horse (Hoff)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Syd Hoff We’ve read a lot of Hoff books over the years, but this was a new one to us! It’s a sweet story about a man who sells produce from his wagon, which his beloved…
Book Thoughts: I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (Seuss)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Dr. Seuss I don’t always love Dr. Seuss books, but this is certainly one of my favorites. It inspires me every time I read it! What a world words can open up to one who simply…
Book Thoughts: Poppleton (Rylant)
Type: longer picture book (with “chapters”)Ages: 5-8Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Mark Teague There are eight books in the Poppleton series. Have you read any? Which one is your favorite?
Book Thoughts: Little Whistle (Rylant)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Tim Bowers This would make a good gift for a young child. It’s sweet and innocent, with the touch of “secrecy” (the nighttime adventures when people were gone) adding a fun element.
Book Thoughts: Big Moon Tortilla (Cowley)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Joy CowleyIllustrator: Dyanne Strongbow The grandmother’s solutions and thoughts on problem-solving are highly adaptable to any problem. The book teaches a good lesson while also telling an effective story. And, like the girl was distracted by…
Book Thoughts: In Aunt Lucy’s Kitchen (Rylant)
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 6-8Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Wendy Anderson Halperin *There were multiple blushing moments and comments like “He likes Aunt Lucy” and “He’s in love with Aunt Lucy.” Later, the girls decided they needed to help get the two…