Bear Says Thanks (The Bear Books) By Karma Wilson Illustrated By Jane Chapman The Bear Says Thanks is a warm story about a bear who has friends over for company. As each of his friends bring over something good to eat, the bear becomes increasingly conscientious that he has nothing to share. My favorite part…
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Striking Storybook: Penguin Problems
Penguin Problems By Jory john Illustrated by Lane Smith We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” We whole-heartedly agree, however, there is a time now-and-then to judge a cover by its cover. Every month we look for a new book, lost in a sea of books, that stands out from…
Stories About Thanks and Thanksgiving
It’s November, a time to celebrate the things you love about Fall, to give thanks, and…watch football if you’re in the right household. Here is a list of books our family feels best represent this time of year: Bear Says Thanks By Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman The Great Thanksgiving Escape by Mark Fearing Otis…
Topsy-Turvy Monsters
Topsy-Turvy Monsters By Agnese Baruzzi Topsy-Turvy Monsters is a simple but innovative picture book that turns the most innocent pictures into terrifying monsters with rotating flaps. Perhaps the key feature to this picture book is the presentation. Each page features another monster, hidden in the guise of an everyday object. FACT: Rotating flaps are more…
Little Blue Truck’s Halloween
Little Blue Truck’s Halloween By Alice Schertle Illustrated By Jill McElmurry Little Blue Truck’s Halloween is a part of the Little Blue Truck series. It is not as good as the first, which is typical for a series of picture books, but nevertheless the well-done presentation of this lift-the-flap-book makes it perfect for Halloween reading….
Striking Storybook: The Darkest Dark
The Darkest Dark By Chris Hadfield Illustrated By The Fan Brothers Contributions by Kate Fillion We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” We whole-heartedly agree, however, there is a time now-and-then to judge a cover by its cover. Every month we look for a new book, lost in a sea…
Halloween Reads
It is Fall, the best season of the year, and we are coming up on the most horrific holiday on the calendar, Halloween. Here is a list of books that we are most looking forward to discovering in October 2016. I Will not Eat You! By Adam Lehrhaupt Illustrated By Scott Magoon Creepy Carrots By…
Tips for Reading Aloud
This site is dedicated to the art of reading aloud. That is what it is all about. Studies show that the ability to read out loud increases reading comprehension and retention, which complements just about every activity at school and work. A parent or teacher’s example of oral reading skill will improve a child’s ability…
Peanut Butter and Cupcake
Peanut Butter and Cupcake By Terry Border Photography books typically DO NOT MAKE GREAT CHILDREN’s BOOKS! Yes, I’m shouting. However, this one ranks highly on Dad’s top 10 and on the family’s Read it Again Rating, because it is such a great book. Peanut Butter and Cupcake is about a peanut butter bread who moves…
The Baby That Roared
The Baby That Roared By Simon Potluck Illustrated By Nadia Shareen The Baby That Roared is a story about Mr. and Mrs. Deer who always wanted a baby of their own to take care of but never had the chance until one day they find an ever so slightly suspicious baby deer on their doorstep…
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