8
Sep
Tree Identification for Kids: My Leaf Book
While walking to and from school, leaf collecting has become a daily hobby for my family. The bottom of the stroller is filled after only a few blocks with a variety of leaves found by my 5-year-old while my toddler, who reamains fastened in the stroller, eagerly points to leaves for her sister to collect. […]
26
Aug
3 Magical New Pictures Books
As with most children (and adult children), magic is pretty much the best thing in the world. Picture books featuring mermaids, unicorns, dragons, or fairies are an automatic win. This fall, there’s a surge of unique stories with magical creatures so full of imagination and wonder that really go above and beyond. Notably, Julia’s House for […]
19
May
Review: This Book Was a Tree
This Book Was a Tree by Marcie Chambers Cuff Find it at Your: Local Library | Local Bookstore Published: Perigee (imprint of Penguin Group), April 1, 2014 In a Nutshell: This Book Was a Tree: Ideas, Adventures, and Inspiration for Rediscovering the Natural World is science teacher and blogger Marcie Chambers Cuff’s invitation to us all […]
6
Apr
Thingy Things Get a Makeover
Thingy Things by Chris Raschka Find them at: Your Library | Your Local Bookstore Published: Abrams Appleseed (April 8, 2014) Recommended Reading Age: 2-6 You may recall a post I wrote last year about the Thingy Things series, by Chris Raschka. Ever since stumbling upon these books, I’ve been hoping and wishing a publisher would […]
24
Jan
Review: Bluebird
Bluebird by Lindsey Yankey Find it at: Your library | Your local bookstore Published: Simply Read Books (January 26, 2014) Recommended Reading Age: 3 & up In a nutshell: Boy, do I have a special treat for you my dear reader friend… Local Lawrence artist Lindsey Yankey has published her first picture book! And it is […]
19
Jan
Review: Flora & Ulysses
Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo Find it at: Your library | Your local bookstore Published: Candlewick, September 24, 2013 Recommended reading age: 8 & up In a nutshell: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a half-shaved squirrel who possesses super powers and can fly! Whaaaaat? Sometimes after finishing a book I […]
27
Dec
Review: Fairy Tale Comics
Fairy Tale Comics Edited by Chris Duffy Find it at: Your Library | Your Local Bookstore Published: First Second Books, imprint of Macmillan (September 24, 2013) Recommended reading age: 6 – 12 years In a nutshell: In the fashion of Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists (mentioned here!), comes Fairy Tale Comics, a compilation of celebrated […]
15
Dec
Review: Boxers & Saints
Boxers & Saints by Gene Luen Yang Find it at: Your Library | Your Local Bookstore Published: First Second, an imprint of Macmillan (September 10, 2013) Recommended reading age: 12 & up In a nutshell: I tend to use the word “favorite” on this blog quite liberally. This I know. But even so… I hope it […]
9
Dec
Mini Reviews of Recent Reads
I can’t believe my sweet baby girl was born four weeks ago and I’m wrapping up my first quarter as a grad-student today. I meant to write this post a couple of weeks ago, but it seemed to always get pushed down on the to-do list. Especially so, since sleep takes precedence when any free time […]
29
Oct
Review: The Water Castle
The Water Castle by Megan Frazer Blakemore Find it at: Your Library | Your Local Bookstore Published: Walker Childrens, imprint of Bloomsbury Kids (January 8, 2013) Recommended reading age: 10 & up In a nutshell: “Believe in the unbelievable…” When I came across this book at ALA Midwinter in January, I was immediately drawn to the cover […]
