Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Robert A. MorrisIllustrator: Arnold Lobel Though the story follows a fictional seahorse, the rest of its information is factual and matter-of-fact. This will interest anybody who likes to learn about the creatures of the sea!
Type: chapter bookAges: 10-14Author: Michael Morpurgo *I was pleasantly surprised at the level of intensity maintained throughout–it never went too high. The violence described was completely appropriate for the intended age group, in my opinion. This is loosely based on…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Janet SquiresIllustrator: Holly Berry “Giddyup, giddyup as fast as you can. You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!” They don’t actually mention Arizona in the storyline, but since saguaros are depicted on multiple pages and…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Norah DooleyIllustrator: Peter J. Thornton Your young listeners might wish there was a little more adventure in this basic story, but it’s still an amusing gentle read. After I had formed my own opinion (in the…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Robert McCloskey If I were to list them, Blueberries for Sal would definitely be in my top favorite McCloskey books! Its charming artwork and amusing story add up to an easy five stars. Highly recommend to…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Kay WintersIllustrator: Nancy Carpenter If I were looking for a general biography for kids on our 16th president, this wouldn’t be my first choice; however, the spotlight on his love of reading makes it a unique…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Gertrude CramptonIllustrator: Tibor Gergely Scuffy certainly learns that the grass isn’t always greener. 😉 Your younger children will surely love you to read them this old story!
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Margaret Wise BrownIllustrator: Garth Williams This book isn’t for everyone. How do I know that? Because it wasn’t my favorite yet is so highly reviewed. Ha! Honestly, do try it out for any littles who love…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: Mary Ann HobermanIllustrator: Betty Fraser This is easily one of my favorite picture books to read aloud. The text is delightful by itself, but the extraordinary illustrations seal the deal. There are so many items to…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Joan Walsh Anglund *More on the artwork: The “real life” aspect is drawn in black while the “imagined” details are in red. For example, when he’s “taking a ride across the prairie,” the tall stool he’s…
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