Hello, friends! Our book today is Britannica’s Baby Encyclopedia, written by Sally Symes and illustrated by Hanako Clulow, a delightful compendium of basic knowledge for brand new humans. There’s a lot to learn about the world we live in - where does a person start? Encyclopedias have always been a great source of information for … Continue reading Britannica’s Baby Encyclopedia (Sally Symes)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Want That!, written by Hannah Eliot and illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo, a delightful twist on turn-the-wheel board books that lets little readers choose their own adventure. Babies want lots of things! Food when they’re hungry, hats for their heads, and toys for playtime (or the bathtub)! In this … Continue reading I Want That! (Hannah Eliot)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Two Dogs on a Trike, written by Gabi Snyder and illustrated by Robin Rosenthal, a fun and irreverent board book of counting from one to ten. Spotting a lone canine slipping from the garden gate to meet up with a friend, a scowling kitty gives chase as the titular … Continue reading Two Dogs on a Trike (Gabi Snyder)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Five Little Dreidels, written by Jeffrey Burton and illustrated by Juliana Motzko, a lyrical board book that puts a Hanukkah spin (the only pun in this review, I promise) on the classic “Five Little Monkeys” tune. As five brightly-colored dreidels are spinning and playing, each one faces a slight … Continue reading Five Little Dreidels (Jeffrey Burton)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I’m a Little Snowman, written by Hannah Elliot and illustrated by Anna Daviscourt, a wonderful - and surprisingly inclusive - wintry twist on a classic nursery rhyme. Metered to “I’m a Little Teapot,” this snowpeople-themed board book thrives on answering a few simple questions: what do snow buds look … Continue reading I’m a Little Snowman (Hannah Elliot)
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