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Book Thoughts: George vs. George (Schanzer)

Type: lengthy picture bookAges: 8+Author: Rosalyn Schanzer Just to reiterate, the most concerning words on my graphic are each one small mention. I might have replaced them when I read them to a kindergartner, but we leave it on our…

Book Thoughts: Bedtime in the Forest (Iwamura)

a sweet & cozy picture book squirrel children find a way to play with owl children a naughty act isn’t properly punished(but minor part of the story) charming illustrations clean language Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Kazuo Iwamura We’ve read a…

Book Thoughts: The Moon is Always Round (Gibson)

unforgettable lesson about God’s goodness valuable for children experiencing loss or other suffering last pages give additional & meaningful tools to parents focus verse: Psalm 100:5 Type: picture bookAges: 4+Author: Jonathan GibsonIllustrator: Joe Hox If you feel every emotion you…

Book Thoughts: Make Way for Ducklings (McCloskey)

classic children’s picture book cozy, classy & clean goodness set in 1940s Boston no language concernsx1 “ain’t” Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author & Illustrator: Robert McCloskey It’s a relief to read such sweet and [now] old-fashioned books that tell a story…

Book Thoughts: Pillowland (Berkner)

song lyrics turned into a picture book actual premise & storyline, even without being set to music cozy & imaginative super sweet artwork no language concerns Type: picture bookAges: 4-8 yearsAuthor: Laurie BerknerIllustrator: Camille Garoche Third of the three Laurie…

Book Thoughts: We Are the Dinosaurs (Berkner)

song lyrics turned into a picture book must know song to make any sense no language concerns fun artwork Type: picture bookAges: 4-8 yearsAuthor: Laurie BerknerIllustrator: Ben Clanton This is the second of three we thought we’d look into since…

Book Thoughts: Monster Boogie (Berkner)

song lyrics turned into a picture book somewhat interesting if you know the song monster scares child in dark room no language concerns Type: picture bookAges: 4-8 yearsAuthor: Laurie BerknerIllustrator: Ben Clanton Since we’re so familiar with Laurie Berkner music…

Book Thoughts: When God…[Matthew Paul Turner books]

Type: picture booksAges: 2-7Author: Matthew Paul TurnerIllustrators: Kim Barnes, David Catrow, Gillian Gamble Story time! 👀 For a number of years, I received books from various publishers in exchange for honest reviews. I was less discerning than I am now…

Book Thoughts: The Indian in the Cupboard (Banks)

Type: longer chapter bookAges: 8-11Author: Lynne Reid BanksIllustrator: Brock Cole *I gave this four out of five stars only because of the language. The stereotypes didn’t bother me, but without even looking at other reviews, I’m sure it triggers some…

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