Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-9Author: Emily Arnold McCully To be honest, I was waiting for the blast of feminism from this book…but it didn’t come! It simply stated the facts of how women weren’t really part of the working world…
Type: picture bookAges: 5-8Author: Jan KaronIllustrator: Toni Goffe I’m torn between thinking this book is simply cute…or infused with too much narcissism. There is a whole lot of focus on how she primps and looks when she goes to church…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Dr. Seuss All the characters, animals, and items are see as silhouettes in this book, but the artwork is still colorful and engaging. See if your library has this one!
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-9Author: Andrea ChengIllustrator: Patrice Barton The best parts of this book, in my opinion, were the encouragement to adopt and the cross-cultural aspects. Regarding the former, another couple is inspired to adopt toward the end of the…
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-10Author: Douglas M. Jones III Some of the situations can be quite intense, so if your child is easily affected you might consider a pre-read. There are deaths, thefts, a kidnapping, someone contemplates suicide, and some other…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Judi BarrettIllustrator: Ron Barrett If you’re wondering why you recognize the author’s name (or the art style), it’s the same duo who produced Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs! This is another great book…though Cloudy might…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Mildred MyrickIllustrator: Arnold Lobel I love this sweet old book. The boys are carefree, thoughtful and excited for their adventures!
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Bill Peet Sometimes I really like Bill Peet books. Other times, they’re just not for us. I’ll try to review some that we like better…one day. 🙂
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Shawn ByousIllustrator: Colin Jack *I only give one caveat to this point: Unfortunately, there was little info I could find on the author, which I like to do when reviewing Christian books. In his rhymes, he…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Dan Santat Though it’s supposed to be all inspiring, this story fell flat for me. Of course, overcoming challenges is a good thing, but ehh. There were a few weird things in the book. However, I…
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