The Holiday Spirit Reaches Even the Furthest Outposts

By Lizs Book Snuggery | December 16, 2011

Lighthouse Christmas Story by Toni Buzzeo, pictures by Nancy Carpenter Some Christmas picture books have a quiet and soothing appeal. I think it comes from the combination of a wonderful story resonating on many levels coupled perfectly with pictures that help its beauty to be fully realized. Lighthouse Christmas is such a book. Somehow I…

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There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays!

By Lizs Book Snuggery | December 12, 2011

Home for Christmas By Jan Brett Did you know that trolls’ tails only drop off one day if they are kind, helpful, and do their chores? Jan Brett’s legion of devoted young readers and their parents will not be disappointed in her latest book, which is a wonderful primer on the life of a small…

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Way Back Wednesday!

By Lizs Book Snuggery | November 2, 2011

Anatole By Eve Titus; pictures by Paul Galdone We meet in this Way Back Wednesday essential, a most honorable French mouse called Anatole. This Caldecott honor book is a wonder for which Publishers Weekly raved, “We add our voice to the thousands of mice who roar… “Vive le Mouse Magnifique!” Paul Galdone, a talented illustrator…

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