Month: February 2012

Lizs Book Snuggery

Way Back Wednesday Essential Classic

Togo By Robert J. Blake On February 13th, an article appeared in the New York...
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5-8 / American History / Classics / Picture Books / Snow / Way Back Wednesday

African American History Month

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3-5 / 5-8 / 8-10 / African-American History / American History / By Age / By Theme / Liz's Picks Videos / Picture Books

A Testament to the Strength and Resilience of Women

Coming on Home Soon By Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E.B. Lewis Ms. Woodson’s book is...
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3-5 / 5-8 / African-American History / Caldecott Illustrators / Classics / Newbery Author / Picture Books

Taking a LOOK at Our 16th President

Looking at Lincoln By Maira Kalman Author, illustrator and designer Maira Kalman’s newest picture book...
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3-5 / 5-8 / Caldecott Illustrators / Picture Books / President's Day

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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0-2 / 3-5 / 5-8 / By Theme / Liz's Picks Videos / Picture Books / Valentine's Day

A Compass for Fairness

Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins By Carole Boston Weatherford with paintings by Jerome...
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5-8 / 8-10 / African-American History / American History / Picture Books

Way Back Wednesday Essential Classic

The Emperor and the Kite By Jane Yolen; illustrated by Ed Young As we head...
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5-8 / Caldecott Illustrators / Chinese New year / Classics / Picture Books / Way Back Wednesday

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Be a Helper!

Please Do Tell Your Young Readers the Real Reason for The Big Celebration on July 4th by Reading a Great Picture Book about Courage!

“This Land Is Your Land”; Words and Music by Woody Guthrie; paintings by Kathy Jakobsen

A Special Tip of the Hat to Grandfathers This Father’s Day, Via Two Picture Books

Happy Father’s Day to All Those Men in Our Lives That Deserve the Name of “Father”; Both Those of Nature and Those Who Nurtured Us!

Today is June 14th – Flag Day. Long May “Old Glory” Wave! And Here’s A Perfect Picture Book for the Day.

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