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A Celebration of Seasonal Change, Relationship, and Generosity
Picture books and tales such as Amu Nowruz and His Violets, with its exquisite storytelling, demand to be read aloud.
Oct 15, 20242 min read

Your "One and Only"
It’s common to wonder, at least once in life, if one is the “only” one to think, feel, believe, act, or look the way one does.
Sep 30, 20242 min read

The Pleasure of Questions
This exquisitely written picture book by Rocío Araya is equally brought to life through the creator's artistic talent and sensibility.
Sep 23, 20242 min read

Remaining Friends Despite Division
For anyone who has ever been new to a group or has found themselves without a partner, The Reindeer Remainders can help!
Sep 10, 20242 min read

Memories Remind Us of the Love that Remains
I Miss You Most written by Charlotte Cheng and illustrated by Xindi Yan, published by Rocky Pond Books*. The themes of grief and...
Sep 3, 20242 min read

Take advice from this little goat and "Shake it Off!"
Shake It Off! written and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, published by Nancy Paulsen Books (PRH).
Aug 7, 20242 min read

Say "Hello" (or "Hello Again") to this Joyful Summer Picture Book
Fiona Woodcock's beautiful picture book, Hello, is an invitation to summer.
Jul 31, 20242 min read

A Look Inside: A Picture Book Review of Lost Inside My Head
Although this book focuses on Vincent’s head, readers also see into his heart.
May 6, 20242 min read

Meeselphe: A Surreal Adventure
I could read this story over and over and still find something new and clever. But let’s start with the title…
Apr 23, 20243 min read

A Deep and Endearing Story
Who Will Make the Snow? written by Taras Prokhasko, illustrated by Marjana Prokhasko. translated from the Ukrainian by Boris Dralyuk and...
Nov 16, 20234 min read


High Flying Dreams
Freddie the Flyer written by Fred Carmichael and Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, illustrated by Audrea Loreen-Wulf, and published by Tundra...
Oct 26, 20232 min read


A Book for All Seasons
The Pie That Molly Grew written by Sue Heavenrich and illustrated by Chamisa Kellogg, published by Sleeping Bear Press. The first lines...
Sep 21, 20232 min read

The Road Trip Revisited
Road Adventures written, illustrated, and published by artist Nazli Tahvili. This ingenious picture book by author and illustrator Nazli...
Aug 24, 20232 min read

The Run of a Lifetime
Rosie Runs written and illustrated by Marika Maijala, translated by Mia Spangenberg, and published by Elsewhere Editions.* Translated...
Jul 27, 20232 min read

Mother Goose Rhymes Like Never Before!
The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Julia Rothman, published by...
Apr 27, 20232 min read

A Story to Truly Venture Into
Once Upon a Book written by Grace Lin and Kate Messner, illustrated by Grace Lin, and published by Little, Brown and Company. This is one...
Apr 13, 20232 min read

The Nature of Life
Nell Plants a Tree written by Anne Wynter and illustrated by Daniel Miyares, published by Balzer + Bray. I love the lyricism,...
Mar 30, 20232 min read


The Cheesy Gift that Made History!
Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham written by Cathy Stefanec Ogren and illustrated by Lesley Breen,...
Mar 23, 20232 min read

Jumping to the Beat of Community
Jump In! written and illustrated by Shadra Strickland, published by Bloomsbury Children's Books. With spring a month away and the warmer...
Feb 23, 20232 min read

A True Gift of Friendship
Nila's Perfect Coat written by Norene Paulson and illustrated by Maria Mola, published by Beaming Books. Author Norene Paulson has...
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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