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Book Thoughts: Big Moon Tortilla (Cowley)

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Joy CowleyIllustrator: Dyanne Strongbow The grandmother’s solutions and thoughts on problem-solving are highly adaptable to any problem. The book teaches a good lesson while also telling an effective story. And, like the girl was distracted by…

Book Thoughts: In Aunt Lucy’s Kitchen (Rylant)

Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 6-8Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Wendy Anderson Halperin *There were multiple blushing moments and comments like “He likes Aunt Lucy” and “He’s in love with Aunt Lucy.” Later, the girls decided they needed to help get the two…

Book Thoughts: Cowboy Small (Lenski)

Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Lois Lenski What boy doesn’t get excited about doing manly things like rounding up cattle or riding bucking broncos? Cowboy Small sets a great example in how he cares for his horse (named Cactus), and does…

Book Thoughts: Little Bear (Minarik)

Type: longer picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Else Holmelund MinarikIllustrator: Maurice Sendak You’ll find this book on most book lists for young children! It’s a classic with very endearing illustrations. Read it to your child before they grow up too much!

Book Thoughts: Leonardo’s Horse (Fritz)

Type: long picture bookAges: 5-10Author: Jean FritzIllustrator: Hudson Talbott Such an engaging story I had never heard before! Definitely check it out for anyone interested in art history or simply horses. It’s very well done.

Book Thoughts: Ox-Cart Man (Hall)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-10Author: Donald HallIllustrator: Barbara Cooney An absolutely beautiful book! It’s just as impactful to adults as it is to children, in my opinion. Based in New Hampshire, the book’s story covers eight months and multiple seasonal changes.…

Book Thoughts: Andy and the Lion (Daugherty)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: James Daugherty The 3-toned illustrations are quite dynamic and energetic! That plus the constant need to turn the pages (because of unfinished sentences) keeps the book easily moving along. Definitely check this out for any child…

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