an enjoyable & short chapter book#2 in series Violet gets her tonsils removed mama has a boyfriend–all is appropriate author has gift of capturing funny ways kids think clean (& fun) language Type: short chapter bookAges: 6-10Author: Anna BranfordIllustrator: Sarah…
book 1 in cute, easy-to-read series a girl creatively uses her imagination a bit scattered (but very like a typical girl’s thoughts) clean language(some minor name calling, like “peabrain”) Type: short chapter bookAges: 6-10Author: Anna BranfordIllustrator: Elanna Allen This book…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-7Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Lauren Stringer There is something about Cynthia Rylant’s writing that is oft so comforting & peaceful. If you’re looking for a break from all the “hilarious” and “fast-moving” picture books floating around, this is…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author & Illustrator: Simms Taback *As far as the art goes, it’s “mixed media,” with different types of art & photos. We noticed a lot more details the second time through, all with various relation to Yiddish/Jewish…
Type: chapter bookAges: 7-10Author: James PattersonIllustrator: Richard Watson This is the first book in a series, and the only one I’ve read so far. The constant poop/pee references make my 8-year-old howl with laughter (no pun intended). The dog also…
Type: oversized picture bookAges: 1-5Author & Illustrator: Kevin Henkes This large picture book does not have a lot of words, but the story is clear and the illustrations seal the deal. Sweet book for young kiddos.
Type: large picture bookAges: 2-6Authors: Don & Audrey WoodIllustrator: Don Wood This classic picture book is one I see on a lot of lists. There’s a good reason! 🍓
Type: short chapter book*Ages: 6-9Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Arthur Howard *This is such a short chapter book, it could also be called a long picture book. 🙂 Of all the ones I’ve read in this series (many but not all), none…
Type: illustrated chapter bookAges: 2-10Author: Tyler Van HalterenIllustrator: Beatriz Melio If you haven’t read the original Pilgrim’s Progress, put that on your asap to-do list. This particular adaptation (there are various ones out there) is quite possibly my favorite. The…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-5Author: Gianna Marino *Though the focus is on a male migrating with this young one (I believe it’s typically the female?), this is still an enjoyable read that highlights the unbreakable bond between them. Just enjoy the…
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