New babies can bring all sorts of new changes to a household: new schedules, new routines, new sounds and smells (not all of them pleasant). Needless to say, this transition period can be tough on everyone, but it can be especially challenging for an older sibling who must not only adjust their whole life, but … Continue reading Finding Joy in a Little Mess with Author-Illustrator Sharon Davey
Hello, friends! Our book today is Spellbound: An Enchanting New Arrival, written by Jess Townes and illustrated by Jennifer Harney, a twist on the classic new baby sibling tale. Master magician Willow has a perfectly magical life - a loving mom and dad, a beautiful house in the woods, and a faithful pet bunny named … Continue reading Spellbound: An Enchanting New Arrival (Jess Townes)
Hello, friends! Spooky season has officially begun! To celebrate, we’ll be reviewing a spoooooky book every Friday for the month of October. First up: Baby Monster by Andrea Pfeiffer and Erin Barker, a hilarious spin on new parenthood. On a dark and stormy night, a scientist couple decides that their next experiment should be the … Continue reading Baby Monster (Andrea Pfeiffer & Erin Barker)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Love You, Baby Burrito by Angela Dominguez, a charming bilingual book for welcoming a family’s newest addition. “¡Hola, bebé!” begins this adorable read, as the artwork shows a mother and father arriving home with their newborn baby. The parents address their little one directly, introducing the baby to … Continue reading I Love You, Baby Burrito (Angela Dominguez)
Hello friends, and Happy Mother’s Day! As a special treat, today’s review is one for the moms: Go To Sleep (I Miss You): Cartoons From the Fog of New Parenthood by Lucy Knisley. In this delightful collection of sketches and one- to four-panel cartoons - conceptualized and created during the first few years of her … Continue reading Go To Sleep (I Miss You): Cartoons From the Fog of New Parenthood (Lucy Knisley)
The Baby Bookworm 