Type: non-fiction children’s bookAges: 5-15Authors: Penny Smith, Lorrie Mack In total, there are 20 distinct items they go over in detail–each getting at least two page spreads, sometimes three. I even grew to like how there was no order within…
Type: beginner chapter book (historical fiction)Ages: 5-8Author/Illustrator: Clyde Robert Bulla All the Bulla books I’ve read in my life have been well-written. They clearly articulate a historical message to young readers while also staying classy and appropriate. This one was…
Type: board bookAges: 0-4Author: Garth Williams What toddler doesn’t like the wonderful world of animals? If you run across this book, definitely pick it up for your little ones. It’s invitingly gentle.
Type: wordless picture bookAges: 2-6Author/Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand I loved the sweet illustrations in this one. They simply make one smile! If you’re looking for a wintery book that’s not Christmasy, add this to your findings. It’s cozy.
Type: historical fiction picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Barb RosenstockIllustrator: Mary Grandpré The general premise of this book is based on the true life of Vasily Kandinsky, with some added dialogue and other small embellishments. Kandinsky “heard” colors and his art reflects…
Type: longer picture book (with “chapters”)Ages: 5-8Author: Nancy Smiler LevinsonIllustrator: Carolyn Croll It’s always a joy to witness (in real life or in books) a child discovering the love of words, reading and storytelling. This one’s based on a true…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Patricia MacLachlanIllustrator: Kenard Pak This shines a light on simpler times–something I think we all commonly wish for in our modern busy lives. The artwork is beautiful, which you’d probably guess if you’ve seen other books…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Robert HeidbrederIllustrator: Dušan Petričič If you’re up for it, don’t just read this book aloud to your children…act it out! When the conductor changes to staccato, jump around. When he moves to pianissimo, whisper softly and…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Diane Goode This was Rylant’s very first book! We’ve read tons of hers over the years and are big fans. This one is very sweet, and, knowing it’s based on her childhood, makes it…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-10Author: Elizabeth SpiresIllustrator: Emily Arnold McCully Functioning lighthouses are one of those things I’m sad that technology has replaced. They involved such strenuous work, yes, but have a unique charm to them. When I prepare to read…
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