Classics
The Competition Conundrum of a Rabbit in the Wonderful Easter Tale of Hoppi in Jan Brett’s “The Easter Egg”
Peter Cottontail, as he perennially goes “hoppin’ down the bunny trail,” has a strong celebrity...
A Fantastic and Classic Couple of Mice Featured as a Grand Husband and Wife Team That Outfox a Fox Who is Fetid!
Dr. De Soto by William Steig It’s no secret that I love classic children’s picture...
National Daughters Day is Celebrated on September 25, 2021. With Frances and Gloria Badger, Life is Interesting in a Classic Picture Book Way that Is Highly Relatable Territory.
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell and Lillian Hoban If you’ve not stumbled on...
“Rotten Island” by William Steig
Every time I think to myself, oh Liz, too late to do that, didn't accomplish...
Way Back Wednesday: The Canon of Picture Books
Walking Down Classic Corridors with the Caldecott Merriam-Webster defines the word “canon” as “a sanctioned...
Way Back Wednesday Essential Classic: Lentil by Robert McCloskey
Lentil By Robert McCloskey Yes, it’s the same author of Make Way for Ducklings, One...
“The 4th Of July Story” by Alice Dalgliesh; illustrations by Marie Nonnast
If you want to introduce your young readers to the historically accurate and very interesting...
A Tribute to the Life Of Iconic Picture Book Author, Eric Carle, Via His “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” That Combines Observations of Nature AND Life Lessons!
Picture book authors are a very special breed. They have a rare gift and special...
Happy Mother’s Day! And the Answer to the Question from the Title of This Sixty-One Years Young Picture Book, Still Resonates Today!
Are You My Mother? By P.D. Eastman I’ve heard it said, and I don’t know...
Happy Arbor Day One Day Late and to Celebrate, Here Are Two Tree Tales That May Get Young Readers to Learn…and Grow!
Little Tree By Loren Long It's Arbor Day one day late, as it's usually celebrated...