Type: beginner chapter book length (but not broken into chapters)Ages: 8-12Author: Pearl S. Buck *When I first read this well-written story, I was saddened by their views on “the gods,” knowing how much more peace they would find in trusting…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author: James Mayhew Truly a fun experience! Most people, in real life, won’t be able to see these works of art in person, so any book that can shine a light on their magnificence is okay in…
Type: large hardcover Ages: 4+Curator: Fiona WatersIllustrator: Frann Preston-Gannon Our family has been increasingly enjoying poetry this last year, and we stumbled upon this book at the library. I hope we can own it someday! Definitely a positive recommendation here.
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author/Illustrator: Jan Brett My last bullet point was from personal experience. This book bothered one of my children at a very early age, but it was soon quite benign and he could see the humor in it.…
Type: longer picture bookAges: 6-9Authors: Berta & Elmer Hader They’ve all been preparing for winter, as normal, but this year the snow is really big. What’s a hungry creature to do? The story is written very matter-of-factly, but it could…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-6Author: Arlene Mosel (retelling)Illustrator: Blair Lent Almost never do I understand why a book wins the Caldecott Medal–this one being no exception. It was strange!
Type: longer picture bookAges: 30+Author/Illustrator: Dr. Seuss The magicians’ first scene has them chanting: Shuffle, duffle, muzzle, muff.Fista, wista, mista-cuff.We are men of groans and howls,Mystic men who eat boiled owls.Tell us what you wish, oh King.Our magic can do…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Paulette BourgeoisIllustrator: Brenda Clark Franklin has always been one of my favorite picture book series–but only the originals by Paulette Bourgeois. There are many others created after the tv show, some being quite fun but just…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Tomie dePaola The multi-generational component of this book is absolutely beautiful. The younger generations serving their elders, the children having respect and friendship with the seniors, etc. This shouldn’t be the *only* book used to introduce…
story of Philippe Petit’s walk between the two World Trade Center towers excellent & slightly hair-raising artwork educational yet fascinating convo points: breaking the law clean language Type: picture bookAges: 6-9Author & Illustrator: Mordicai Gerstein My kids and I have…
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