Wishing to grow up faster and be entrusted with more adult responsibilities is a pretty universal theme for kids; no matter where in the world you grow up, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being a “grownup.” But for the young protagonist of Suuban's First Day: A First Day of Herding Story, written by … Continue reading SUUBAN’S FIRST DAY (Shugri Salh, illus. by Àlàbá Ònájìn)
Despite being the shortest month of the year, February has so much to offer: holidays dedicated to love, celebrations of history and culture, crisp temperatures giving way to spring greenery, and so on. Even better, this coming February has plenty of amazing books for kids on the way that readers and their grown-ups should be … Continue reading Show Your Shelf Some Love with 20 New Kids Books for February
You know it’s a great book birthday when there are more new releases than fit in the frame! From thoughtful explorations of Ramadan and redlining, powerful tales of family and self-confidence, or cozy board books for little ones, these books are all worth wishing a very happy birthday to! Chicka Chicka You You: A Mirror … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: January 27th Edition!
With many schools closed this week due to the winter storm, it’s likely that quite a few caregivers are hearing the dreaded words of cabin-fevered kids: “I’m BOOOOORED!” Rita, the highly relatable protagonist of Bored by Felicita Sala, knows that feeling all too well! She is practically catatonically bored and can’t think of a single … Continue reading BORED (Felicita Sala)
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
The Baby Bookworm 