Type: partially-biographical picture bookAges: 4-8Author/Illustrator: Emily Arnold McCully *This story is half about a fictional girl who becomes the protégée of an historical tightrope daredevil man. His name is changed, but some of his feats are mentioned. This was a…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-5Author: P.D. Eastman The wife (Mrs. Bird) is not very kind to Mr. Bird in this story. There’s also no hint of apology for her behavior, which would have made a nicer ending. Other than that, however,…
Type: longer picture bookAges: 5-8Author: Jack Prelutsky, Dr. SeussIllustrator: Lane Smith *The first “romance” incident was more creepy than anything, in my opinion. The school principal is “always there to watch” one of the teachers when she’s on a trampoline.…
Type: picture bookAges: 6-9Author: Eve BuntingIllustrator: David Diaz The little boy and his mother have a firsthand experience at the depraved behavior involved in riots. It ends well, but I will reiterate my suggestion for the parent to pre-read first.…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Cynthia RylantIllustrator: Chris K. Soentpiet Quite a unique Christmas book in the ocean of Christmas books! I enjoyed it and only wished that the boy had realized the lessons of his childhood earlier than he did–but…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Karen AckermanIllustrator: Stephen Gammell I love books that shine a positive light on intergenerational relationships. Some kids roll their eyes at grandparents–not these kids! They love hearing his stories and laughing at his performance. Cute book.
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Patricia MacLachlanIllustrator: Mike Wimmer This is a short read but one easy to lengthen as you study the beautiful pages. Its slower pace will slow yours down in a good way.
Type: picture bookAges: 3-5Author: Grace MaccaroneIllustrator: Emily Arnold McCully This was easily in my daughter’s top 5 books for me to read to her before she learned to read herself. It’s a fun one, especially for any child who loves…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Dr. SeussIllustrator: Katie Kath A book that appropriately expands a child’s worldview? Sign me up! I love appreciating different cultures–how our homes or habits can be drastically different yet our friendships can still be solid. Great…
Type: historical picture bookAges: 8-12Author: Brynn Baker After my son read this for the first time last year, he said the exact same thing I had said to myself when I first read it: “That was more interesting than I…
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