Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Paulette BourgeoisIllustrator: Brenda Clark Franklin has always been one of my favorite picture book series–but only the originals by Paulette Bourgeois. There are many others created after the tv show, some being quite fun but just…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Tomie dePaola The multi-generational component of this book is absolutely beautiful. The younger generations serving their elders, the children having respect and friendship with the seniors, etc. This shouldn’t be the *only* book used to introduce…
story of Philippe Petit’s walk between the two World Trade Center towers excellent & slightly hair-raising artwork educational yet fascinating convo points: breaking the law clean language Type: picture bookAges: 6-9Author & Illustrator: Mordicai Gerstein My kids and I have…
Type: partially-biographical picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Emily Arnold McCully *This story is half about a fictional girl who becomes the protégée of an historical tightrope daredevil man. His name is changed, but some of his feats are mentioned. This was a…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-5Author: P.D. Eastman The wife (Mrs. Bird) is not very kind to Mr. Bird in this story. There’s also no hint of apology for her behavior, which would have made a nicer ending. Other than that, however,…
Type: longer picture bookAges: 5-8Author: Jack Prelutsky, Dr. SeussIllustrator: Lane Smith *The first “romance” incident was more creepy than anything, in my opinion. The school principal is “always there to watch” one of the teachers when she’s on a trampoline.…
Type: picture bookAges: 6-9Author: Eve BuntingIllustrator: David Diaz The little boy and his mother have a firsthand experience at the depraved behavior involved in riots. It ends well, but I will reiterate my suggestion for the parent to pre-read first.…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Chris K. Soentpiet Quite a unique Christmas book in the ocean of Christmas books! I enjoyed it and only wished that the boy had realized the lessons of his childhood earlier than he did–but…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Karen AckermanIllustrator: Stephen Gammell I love books that shine a positive light on intergenerational relationships. Some kids roll their eyes at grandparents–not these kids! They love hearing his stories and laughing at his performance. Cute book.
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Patricia MacLachlanIllustrator: Mike Wimmer This is a short read but one easy to lengthen as you study the beautiful pages. Its slower pace will slow yours down in a good way.
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