Book Thoughts: Alligators All Around (Sendak)
Type: picture bookAges: 2+Author/Illustrator: Maurice Sendak Fun, quick read. See if your library has it!
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Book Thoughts: One Spring Lamb (Kennedy)
Type: board bookAges: 1+Author/Illustrator: Anne Vittur Kennedy This would make a great Easter basket or springtime gift for the youngest littles in your life! A charming and quick read.
Book Thoughts: Swamp Angel (Isaacs)
Type: picture bookAges: 5-8Author: Anne IsaacsIllustrator: Paul O. Zelinsky Get your Tennessee drawl ready to read a number of fun phrases in this one–like “Thundering tarnation” and “varmint.” If you’re looking for more American tall tales to read…or stories with…
Book Thoughts: Mailing May (Tunnell)
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Michael O. TunnellIllustrator: Ted Rand This was an amiable little story that we enjoyed very much! The author’s note at the back describes the differences between the true story and her version. The beautiful watercolor…
Book Thoughts: ‘Twas the Morning of Easter (Nellist)
Type: picture bookAges: noneAuthor: Glenys NellistIllustrator: Elena Selivanova I was so, so sorry to discover the author’s Twitter profile (see above), because I loved this book and couldn’t wait to read it to my kids. But no can do. You…
Book Thoughts: The Legend of the Easter Robin (Mackall)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Dandi Daley MackallIllustrator: Richard Cowdrey The last page of the book emphasizes how legends and traditions can strengthen our faith and help us remember. It gives talking points. *There are three page spreads in the middle…
Book Thoughts: Home is Where the Birds Sing (Rylant)
Type: picture bookAges: 2+Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Katie Harnett *As I’m sure you know, not all children have a home like what described in this book–one in which they can relax, rest, and recharge. I’d recommend taking into account your potential…
Book Thoughts: The Seashore Book (Zolotow)
Type: picture bookAges: 3+Author: Charlotte ZolotowIllustrator: Wendell Minor Add this to your summer reading list (or at least books to read on summer!), because it’s a winner.
Book Thoughts: Tacky the Penguin (Lester)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Helen LesterIllustrator: Lynn Munsinger I love this book’s message–that it’s okay to march to your own beat!
Book Thoughts: Harold at the North Pole (Johnson)
Type: picture bookAges: 2+Author/Illustrator: Crockett Johnson Even if your children know Santa isn’t real, it’s still fun to enjoy the imaginative stories that surround the holiday. It’s just like any other fairy tale. 😉 If you haven’t read the original…