Even the youngest of readers knows that each book must have three things: a beginning, a middle, and an end. So what happens if one of those critical elements decides to go missing? In Jon Burgerman's newest picture book, Beginning, Middle, and End, the reader playfully explores classic story structure through a meta-disagreement between the … Continue reading Big Sibling Energy and Unexpected Story Arcs with Jon Burgerman
It’s Tuesday, and it’s time to celebrate the children’s books making their shelf debut this week! And this week’s new books have it all: classic coming-of-age tales from three very different perspectives, two thoughtful explorations of culture and holidays, and one very sleepy sheepy! Otherwise Known as Judy the Great: A Poetic Ode to Judy … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: February 17th Edition
How cute is this PR package? Tying into the themes of Dr. Becky Kennedy’s newest Good Inside picture book, we’ve been treated to a few goodies that can help kids and their grownups deal with those big feeling moments in productive and supportive ways. Fans of Dr. Becky often call her the “parenting whisperer,” but … Continue reading Book Mail: LEAVE ME ALONE! (Dr. Becky Kennedy, illus. by Joanie Stone)
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! Just enough time to grab a special treat for your littlest Valentines. Because while chocolates and flowers are lovely, there’s nothing sweeter than curling up together with a book! Kisses, Kisses, Head to Toe by Karen Katz Will You Be My Valentine? by Cristina Petit Chicka Chicka I Love You by … Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Picture & Board Books for Little Valentines
It’s week two of Black History Month and only a few days until Valentine’s Day, so it’s the perfect time to explore books that celebrate love in Black families! From parents to children to grandparents to cousins to aunties and beyond, here are some lovely recent books that represent how love forms the foundation of … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day: Celebrating Black Love
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