Following up on the success of the pair’s previous titles, The Old Truck and The Old Boat, the Pumphrey brothers return with a seasonal tale of community and change. For a long time, the titular sleigh brought firewood to a small community, and with it light and warmth. Yet as the city grows, the wooden … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 3: THE OLD SLEIGH (Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey)
Whether your family celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, this roundup has brand new picture books for your gift list!
Fans of the a capella supergroup Pentatonix will surely know Scott Hoying as a talented singer, but fans of inclusive holiday stories will love his newest picture book, co-written with his husband Mark. A family-focused look at the winter holidays, the Hoying family—along with the artwork of Steph Lew—gives a loving look at a baby’s … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 2: FA LA LA FAMILY (Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying, illus. by Steph Lew)
The holiday season is upon us, and with it another countdown! We’re kicking off the winter holidays with this adorable follow-up to This Is the First Book I Will Read to You, which features a small family celebrating their first Christmas together. Amidst twinkling lights, fresh-baked cookies, and cozy cuddles, this wondrous look at Christmas … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 1: THIS IS OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS (Francesco Sedita, illus. by Magenta Fox)
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
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