Type: biographical picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Jane GoodallIllustrator: Julie Litty The method of “treatment” this London hospital began has since spread into a whole type of therapy used today. Pet-assisted therapy can “significantly contribute to sick people’s recovery and rehabilitation” (per…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-5Author: Arlene MoselIllustrator: Blair Lent *I’ve seen multiple resources mention the inaccuracies of this book, so just read it lightheartedly as entertaining fiction rather than true history. 😉 It’s been around for decades, so there’s a good…
Type: chapter bookAges: 9+Author: M.I. McAllisterIllustrator: Omar Rayyan You won’t want to put this one down! There were definitely some harsh parts–especially the culling discussions, which were occasional and throughout–but there was such a beautiful underlying imagery of light conquering…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-8Author: Clyde Robert Bulla This is a good little beginner chapter book sequel. You never know how sequels are going to be (often worse than the first!), but it’s just as clean and pleasant as the…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 5-8Author: Clyde Robert BullaIllustrator: Thomas B. Allen This was a good, clean story for the intended age group. It might be especially appreciated by young artists!
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Bruce Edward HallIllustrator: William Low This was a great book with an excellent resolution to conflict as well as increased cross-cultural understanding. Love that it’s based on a true story!
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Kathy StinsonIllustrator: Robin Baird Lewis *They are more like blobs of shadow on the wall, but you decide, as the parent, if it will give your child the false idea of monsters under the bed. This…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Esphyr Slobodkina If you grew up in a reading family, you likely have seen this one! It’s a unique story with entertaining illustrations!
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Mitchell SharmatIllustrator: Jose Aruego, Ariane Dewey Gregory’s parents are baffled and frustrated at their son’s eating habits. After consulting with a doctor (also a goat), the adults come up with a solution! The end of the…
Type: board bookAges: 1-5Author: Dr. Seuss If you’re looking for clean board books that will fit into little hands, here is one for you. It’s also great for those slightly older ones who are learning to read for the first…
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