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
Fans of Baker’s endlessly charming series about the tiny veggies bursting with personality will love this Halloween edition, which explores the myriad of costumes on offer during trick-or-treating time. From ghosts to princesses to monsters to planets, the peas list off the embarrassment of options at their (and kids’) disposal, eventually settling on the decision … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 27: Hap-Pea Halloween by Keith Baker
On a day designed to celebrate creative expression, we wanted to spotlight a few favorite books about creativity that we’ve been super into lately! To start, Sometimes You Find a Dragon by Viviane Schwarz is a warm and wonderful ode to creative inspiration. Encouraging readers of all ages to find the hidden dragons of the … Continue reading Happy International Artists Day!
In this companion to Sardà's previous The Three Sisters picture book, readers meet a lonely young girl named Carmela, who is struggling to adjust to the changes in her older sister Franca since the latter made some new (and mean) friends. Going for a long walk, she happens upon a strange tower, within which lives … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 23: The Witch in the Tower by Júlia Sardà
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)
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