2013 A to Z Challenge: Letter F = Fancy Nancy Have you met Fancy Nancy? She’s a pretty popular gal amongst the little girl circles, and in my opinion, for good reason. She’s a red head, that tells you something. But more importantly, she loves everything that’s embellished, chic, and sparkly. She also has a […]
Review | Crafty Chloe by Kelly DiPucchio and Heather Ross
2013-04-03 · by ·
Description: Crafty Chloe is about a young girl who is very creative decides to make a special birthday gift for her friend. Story: As someone who considers themselves relatively crafty, there were so many things about this story that I appreciated. I loved the message of the book. In looking for the perfect gift to give her […]
Our Favorite Bunny Picture Books
2013-03-20 · by ·
With Easter lurking right around the corner, I thought it was a perfect time to introduce you to some of our favorite bunny characters: Big & Little Nutbrown Hare from Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram. Many people have become familiar with this tender father, son duo. Little Nutbrown […]
Review | Press Here by Herve Tullet
2013-03-15 · by ·
Description: Fasten your safety belts before opening the cover of this interactive picture book. Each page of Press Here requires the readers participation and guarantees to take you on a wild ride. Story: Wowsa! After one reading, this picture book immediately became one of my favorites. My daughter loved it too. Each page has instructions of […]
Presidential Picture Books
2013-02-15 · by ·
Unless you work in retail, most of you will have this next Monday off of work in honor of the men who have led our country. The books on this list are primarily fact, rather than story driven: lots and lots of interesting facts about the men who have lived in the White House. Your […]
Review | More by I.C. Springman and Brian Lies
2013-02-11 · by ·
Description: A bird collects various objects to put in his nest. This book teaches young readers about quantity. Story: I think this story has a great message about how we accumulate stuff we really don’t need. I like the illustration at the end where the bird has found what is really enough for him and […]
Valentine’s Day Picture Books
2013-02-06 · by ·
Sugar Cookies: Sweet Little Lessons on Love by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jane and Brooke Dyer. The Rosenthal and Dyer team is sure to make you swoon. Many of Rosenthal’s picture books are well loved around our house and the Dyer’s illustrations are lovely and sweet. This book is great for teaching young readers the […]
Geisel Award Winners 2013
2013-02-04 · by ·
Many people are familiar with the Caldecott Award. Not as widely known is the (Theodor Seuss) Geisel Award that is given every year to author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American books for beginning readers. We have fallen in love with almost all of the winners of this award for 2013 and wanted to share […]
Caldecott Winners 2013
2013-01-31 · by ·
Earlier this week the ALA announced the winners of the 2013 Caldecott Award and Honors. As soon as the winners were announced I buzzed over to local the library to snatch the books up before lengthy hold lists interfered. With a little luck and a couple of the books already in my home library, we’ve […]
Recommendations | Snowy Day Picture Books
2013-01-11 · by ·
Snow by Uri Shulevitz – One snowflake falls, then another and another. In no time the city is covered in white. The illustrations in this book are fantastic (1999 Caldecott Honor) and it’s a quick read that impatient little ones will enjoy. The Snowman by Raymond Briggs – This has been a […]
