Type: middle grade chapter bookAges: 11-15Author: Kiri Jorgensen This was one of the hardest reviews I’ve ever written, and I wonder if it’s because I, too, struggle with perfectionism! I dearly loved this book and understood the main character on an…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Michelle KnudsenIllustrator: Kevin Hawkes This book was written charmingly well, and readers quickly feel connected to the lion. There is one grumpy library employee, but he eventually softens, which adds to the delightful satisfaction the end…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Gloria HoustonIllustrator: Susan Condie Lamb This was based on a true story from the author’s childhood! The only part that I didn’t care for was when someone donated a nice house to be her library, and…
Type: picture book biographyAges: 4-8Author: Andrew LarsenIllustrator: Katty Maurey This is one of those non-fiction picture books that leaves me wanting to know more. Was he truly this generous with his funds? Was he a secular philanthropist or did a…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 5-10Author: Elizabeth MacLeodIllustrator: Marie Lafrance I’m always glad to find a book on WWI since we have a plethora for WWII. This one was very well written and leaves an imprint in our memories. I agree…
Type: educational picture bookAges: 5-10Author: Dr. Seuss (based on some of his manuscripts)Illustrator: Andrew Joyner This really is a great overview of the different styles of art. It’s only a page or page spread for each. Even if your child…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Kate MessnerIllustrator: Christopher Silas Neal At the end of their little romp around the canyon, they meet back up with Dad who has set up their tent and campsite, so this would make a fun addition…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Stephanie SpinnerIllustrator: Peter Malone The Nutcracker ballet was originally set to Peter Tchaikovsky’s music in the late 1800s. It continually endures through our current age to be a popular activity during the Christmas holidays–from attending a…
Type: picture bookAges: 5-9Author: Lisbeth ZwergerTranslator: Marianne Martens Admittedly, I’m not extremely familiar with the ins and outs of the original ballet storyline, but this book was so well done! It makes me want to see a performance of the…
Type: biographical picture bookAges: 4-10Author: Mike Venezia If you’re new to this series, I definitely recommend it. They engage both my children and me with its readable text, silly comics and interesting tidbits about each subject’s life. Tchaikovsky is described…
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