Ever meet someone with a resting grump face? Well, what about a creature with the exact opposite? As the quokka at the center of this silly little tale will tell you, having an RHF (resting happy face) is no picnic! Humans and other creatures assume that they are always happy to be woken from naps … Continue reading I Am NOT Happy! (Caroline L. Perry, illus. by Sydney Hanson)
Spooky season may be over on the calendar, but ghosts still have plenty to teach us year-round. For instance: how does one make friends with a spirit from the other side? This is the question facing the titular protagonist of Gilbert and the Ghost, written by Heather Pierce Stigall and illustrated by Jess Mason. Don’t … Continue reading Gilbert and the Ghost (Heather Pierce Stigall, illus. by Jess Mason)
This past Sunday marked the start of Native American Heritage Month, a time to learn and show appreciation for the culture, art, and stories of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. In that spirit, we wanted to highlight some amazing kids’ books by Native creators. The Echo People, written by SD Youngwolf and illustrated by … Continue reading The Echo People (SD Youngwolf, illus. by Shonto Begay)
Big congrats to Dragonborn by Struan Murray! This incredible middle grade fantasy series kicked off with style when it hit the New York Times bestseller list in its first week! The story follows 12-year-old Alexa, who lives a stifling life with her overprotective mother until her frustrations emerge in the most unexpected way: her transformation … Continue reading Dragonborn (Struan Murray)
That’s right, October 30th is National Candy Corn Day! While this seasonal sweet can be a little controversial, we are firmly pro-candy corn at the Baby Bookworm household, especially when candy corn and books combine. In Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske, the titular treats have been relegated to the pantry post-spooky season, waiting alongside … Continue reading Happy Candy Corn Day! Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske
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