Hey, friends! JJ's mom is now writing on children's literature for the online home of book lovers, Bookstr! Her latest article is a one-on-one interview with children's author Kate Allen Fox on her newest book, Winter Solstice Wish. We hope you'll check out the interview, and follow Bookstr for more from JJ's mom!
Thank you, and happy reading!
Hello, friends - long time no see! After seven wonderful years of sharing our favorite picture books, we have come to the family decision that The Baby Bookworm will be retired in its current format. When JJ’s dad and I discussed this blog at its start, there was one decision that was immutable: if JJ … Continue reading Thank you, and happy reading!
Bitsy Bat, School Star (Kaz Windness)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz Windness, a heartwarming look at neurodiversity and the importance of accessibility. Bitsy Bat is nervous for her first day of school, but her family helps her practice all the things she will do. Yet when she arrives at school, she finds that her … Continue reading Bitsy Bat, School Star (Kaz Windness)
Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day (Wendi Silvano)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day, written by Wendi Silvano and illustrated by Lee Harper, the latest title in the pair’s series of pun-filled Turkey Trouble books. This time around, Turkey and his barnyard friends have been brought to the boardwalk to be in a petting zoo for the Children’s Festival, … Continue reading Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day (Wendi Silvano)
Even Superheroes Get Scared (Shelly Becker)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Even Superheroes Get Scared, written by Shelly Becker and illustrated by Eda Kaban, third in the pair’s series of superhero-themed books on managing emotions. We might be inclined to believe that superheroes are never scared when facing off against bad guys, especially of such pedestrian things as bugs or … Continue reading Even Superheroes Get Scared (Shelly Becker)
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