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Book Thoughts: Cornbread & Poppy (Cordell)

Type: beginner chapter book (or longer picture book)Ages: 5-8Author: Matthew Cordell At the time of writing this, there are three books out in this new series and at least one more on its way next year. If I read more…

Book Thoughts: Dangerous Journey (Hunkin, Bunyan)

Type: illustrated chapter bookAges: 9+Author (Original): John BunyanAuthor (for this arrangement): Oliver HunkinIllustrator: Alan Parry If you’re not familiar with the original, “Pilgrim’s Progress,” it is about a man who goes on a journey toward heaven. God has called him,…

Book Thoughts: Over and Under the Snow (Messner)

Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Kate MessnerIllustrator: Christopher Silas Neal A *must* for those looking for winter picture books. After the story ends, the author has even included more information about all the mentioned critters along with further resources. It’s a…

Book Thoughts: Many Moons (Thurber)

Type: longer picture bookAges: 6-10Author: James ThurberIllustrator: Louis Slobodkin This book reads aloud well and continues to be in print since 1947, which is saying something! If you’re okay with the fantasy creatures and a brief mention of magic, I’d…

Book Thoughts: Winter is Here (Henkes)

Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Kevin HenkesIllustrator: Laura Dronzek If you’re looking to load up on some wintery library books, add this one to your list. Kevin Henkes’ books are usually easy to find, and this one is lovely.

Book Thoughts: Building Our House (Bean)

Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Jonathan Bean This would be a great book for kids who like details or how things are made. I even found myself studying the illustration with the house plans, ha! There are several different kinds of vehicles…

Book Thoughts: The Snowy Day (Keats)

Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Ezra Jack Keats If you’ve been in the bookish world long, there’s probably no way you haven’t at least seen the cover of this book. 🙂 It’s a classic and a wonderful one to read when…

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