Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author (of this retelling): Eric A. KimmelIllustrator: Janet Stevens *”Magic words” have to be said for the magic of the rock to function. In some parts of the world, this Anansi character is absolutely infamous. There are…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Stephen Gammell This is quite an enjoyable read. The ending was almost sad (with goodbyes) but still left a glimmer of hope for the next family reunion. 🙂
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Jan Brett A lovely picture book your younger kids will surely enjoy as the weather gets colder!
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?
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.
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