The Bear Says Thanks

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…