Book Thoughts: Snow (McKie, Eastman)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Authors: Roy McKie, P.D. Eastman From sledding to snowmen to snow forts and more–this cozy, fun book you’re sure to adore!
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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: The Secret at Pheasant Cottage (St. John)
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Patricia St. John This was a delightfully wholesome book! Lucy grows a lot in this story, as she discovers much about life, relationships and faith. It would be especially impactful for readers who love to write…
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: This is My House (Bean)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Jonathan Bean Another winner from Jonathan Bean. The world needs more books like this.
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…
Book Thoughts: Miss Suzy (Young)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Miriam YoungIllustrator: Arnold Lobel If you couldn’t tell, I love this book…always have. Reading it again to write this review made me smile! Though Miss Suzy has to yield her lovely home to some rowdy squirrels,…