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)
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Five Little Dreidels (Jeffrey Burton)
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)
I’m a Little Snowman (Hannah Elliot)
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)
The Monsters on the Broom (Annemarie Riley Guertin)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Monsters on the Broom, written by Annemarie Riley Guertin and illustrated by Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn, a cute, melodic, Halloween-themed board book. It’s Halloween night, and monsters are afoot! Metered to the classic rhythm of “Wheels on the Bus,” little readers can cackle, howl, and groan along with witches, … Continue reading The Monsters on the Broom (Annemarie Riley Guertin)
Happy Unicorn & Sad Unicorn (Clever Publishing & Samara Hardy)
Hello, friends! Our books today are Happy Unicorn and Sad Unicorn by Clever Publishing and Samara Hardy, the first two titles in the First Feelings series of board books for toddlers. What can make you happy? What can make you sad? And what can make you feel better? These are the three basic concepts explored … Continue reading Happy Unicorn & Sad Unicorn (Clever Publishing & Samara Hardy)
