There’s just nothing like a cozy cuddle with a beloved friend, and for many of us, those first pals are of the plushie variety. Even as adults, there’s no denying the comfort, security, and joy that a very special stuffed friend can provide. Here are a few of our favorite new and upcoming picture books … Continue reading Cuddle Up with These Adorable Picture Books All About Plushie Pals
Hello, friends! Our book today is Dolls and Trucks are for Everyone, written by Robb Pearlman and illustrated by Eda Kaban, a wonderful look at the limitless possibilities of nongendered play. Toys are for everyone. Dolls and trucks, superhero capes and nurses’ scrubs, sewing machines and hockey sticks and mixing bowls and video games and … Continue reading Dolls and Trucks are for Everyone (Robb Pearlman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Duck & Penguin Do Not Like Sleepovers by Julia Woolf, the return to the reluctant playmates from Duck & Penguin Are Not Friends. Bestest pals Betty and Maud are back... along with their beleaguered stuffies (Duck and Penguin, respectively). While Betty and Maud adore each other’s company, Duck and … Continue reading Duck & Penguin Do Not Like Sleepovers (Julia Woolf)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Duck & Penguin Are Not Friends by Julia Woolf. Betty and Maud are the best of friends. They love to do everything together: playing on the swings, painting, making sandcastles, baking, playing pretend. They love spending time together so much that they always bring along their favorite toys, Betty’s … Continue reading Duck & Penguin Are Not Friends (Julia Woolf)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Jacob's Toys by Claudia Woods, the tale of six cuddly toys going on a backyard adventure. Jake decides that since he is a big boy now, he no longer needs his stuffed animals to play with. His mother agrees, promising to give the toys a wash then find them … Continue reading Jacob’s Toys (Claudia Woods)
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