Picture Books
“Jamie O’Rourke and the Pooka” by Tomie de Paola
Happy St. Patrick's Day! And what better way to celebrate than a with a tall...
“Winter is Here” by Kevin Henkes; illustrated by Laura Dronzek
Well, winter is here...technically for a bit more. But, if Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island...
It’s National Johnny Appleseed Day! Thanks for the Reminder, Tomie de Paola!
Johnny Appleseed: A Poem by Reeve Lindbergh; paintings by Kathy Jacobsen Tomie de Paola reminded...
Meet the Classic and Endearingly Human Badger Named Frances! She Has Lessons for Young Readers to Learn That are Timeless!
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban; pictures by Lillian Hoban If you’ve not...
“When Panda Came to Our House” by Helen Zane Jensen
A friend of mine recently reminded me about this delightful book. It allows young readers,...
Way Back Wednesday Essential Classic
The Beautiful Christmas Tree By Charlotte Zolotow I’m always looking for Christmas classic picture...
Summer Reading with “Mister Seahorse” and Eric Carle! You Both Will Get Along Swimmingly!
Mister Seahorse By Eric Carle Perhaps this book by the renowned children’s picture book author, Eric...
Liz’s Summer Reading Pick
Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey How could I begin my Liz’s Summer Picks with...
The Wordless Picture Book For the Pre Reader is a Great Idea!
One of the hallmarks of early summer is the appearance of the strawberry. Usually in...
20th Century Poetry AND a 21st Century Poet with a Great Message
Poetry, in the 21st century child's world may not have found its proper spot...and it...