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
Hi, friends! Good news for fans of the iconic Ms. Rachel: her new picture book, Ms. Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine released this week! Written by creative partners Ms. Rachel and Mr. Aron and illustrated by Monique Dong, this title walks the lovable bear Bean through a cozy and calming bedtime routine. Just … Continue reading Ms. Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine (Ms. Rachel & Mr. Aron, illus. by Monique Dong)
Good news for fans of Bee Johnson’s adorable ode to imagination and sisterhood, What Can a Mess Make?: Johnson’s follow-up, While We Wait, hit bookstore shelves this week! As a pair of kiddos join their parent for a day of errands, they must employ their senses of imagination to get through the dullest parts of … Continue reading While We Wait (Bee Johnson)
Ever have one of those crazy days where you just sort of accidentally break time and space and end up in the Cosmic Library (which contains every book ever written), pursued by the chicken-hungry moose Kernel Antlers? No? Well, fortunately, the shenanigans of Two-Headed Chicken will catch you up to speed on what such an … Continue reading Two-Headed Chicken: Chaos in the Cosmic Library by Tom Angleberger
Unsurprisingly, the Where’s Waldo? books continue to be a favorite amongst young readers nearly forty years after they were first published! And having played with the newest title in the series, it’s easy to see why. Especially fun in this iteration is the “spotlight” magnifying glass, which is more than a fun gimmick; I found … Continue reading Where’s Waldo?: The Magnificent Movie Spotlight Search by Martin Handford
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