The temperature has dropped where we are, and it puts us in the mood for cozy winter reads, the kind that you and your kiddo can curl up with and enjoy together. My Little Deer by Hannah Eliot and illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell is a perfect example of this, especially for families with pre-readers. … Continue reading MY LITTLE DEER (Hannah Eliot, illus. by Jennifer A. Bell)
As two kids prepare for Christmas, glimpses of merry mischief and magic are all around them - but could it be an elf? Prereaders and early readers follow along this interactive story by peeking through cutouts at clever visual misdirects, each of which hints at a possible elven visitor but is revealed to be one … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 16: COULD THAT BE AN ELF? (Hannah Eliot, illus. by Saoirse Lou)
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 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)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Deer Santa, written by Hannah Eliot and illustrated by Kathryn Selbert, a sweet animal pun-themed Christmas board book. As Christmas creeps closer, a gaggle of animal pals are writing their holiday wishlists and notes for Santa! Deer wants some sparkly lights, Skunk wants some perfume, Mouse is hoping for … Continue reading Deer Santa (Hannah Eliot)
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