Book Thoughts: Barney’s Horse (Hoff)
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…
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Book Thoughts: I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (Seuss)
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…
Book Thoughts: Poppleton (Rylant)
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?
Book Thoughts: Little Whistle (Rylant)
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.
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: Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport (Sharmat)
Type: picture bookAges: 5-8Author: Marjorie Weinman SharmatIllustrator: Byron Barton We found this funny years ago the first time when we lived in another state, but reading it now after living in Arizona for 4 years, it’s even funnier. The poor…
Book Thoughts: Father Bear Comes Home (Minarik)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Else Holmelund MinarikIllustrator: Maurice Sendak Little Bear has quite the imagination and it’s diverting to imagine along with him!
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!