Way Back Wednesday Essential Classic: Celebrating 75 Years of the Caldecott
Animals of the Bible By Dorothy P. Lathrop, accompanying texts selected by Helen Dean Fish Have a look at the very first title that, in 1938, was the recipient of the very first Caldecott Medal,...
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The Country Bunny And The Little Golden Shoes By Du Bose Heyward, pictures by Marjorie Flack I suppose my love for this Easter classic started out many years ago when I read it to my own daughters....
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View ArticleDouble Ducks to Celebrate Mom on Her Day
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey AND Lucky Ducklings by Eva Moore; Pictures by Nancy Carpenter I discovered a wonderful picture book to celebrate Mother’s Day and compared it to a classic...
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Truck Stop By Anne Rockwell, illustrated by Melissa Iwai Recently I was at a local elementary school doing a story hour for Pre K and Kindergarten classes when a youngster raised his hand and said...
View ArticleTackling the Terrible Twos
Time-Out for Sophie By Rosemary Wells Let me recuse myself first of all by saying I am totally confused by the concept of the time-out. It seems to hold the same weight as “Go to your room!” or “I...
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View ArticleLiz’s Picks Video: Summer Reading
For a more in depth look at my recommendations, check out these blog posts: Ladybug Girl at the Beach Froggy Goes to Hawaii Mister Seahorse
View ArticleDon’t think twice–play nice!
Llama Llama and the Bully Goat By Anna Dewdney Every time you pick up the newspaper lately there seems to be an article on “bullying”. So much so that in some states bullying is required by law to be...
View ArticleCelebrate Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Together!
“Thanksgivukkah?” I read an article recently that appeared in The Huffington Post and it appears for those of you who may not realize it, for the first time since 1888, Thanksgiving AND the first...
View ArticleA Squash is a Kid’s Best Friend
Sophie’s Squash By Pat Zietlow and Anne Wilsdorf Perhaps a variation of squash may be on the table this Thanksgiving as we pick out the entirety of favorite dishes that will decorate the table that...
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Five Silly Turkeys By Salina Yoon Kids love counting books and parents love them even more when they’re board books that are durable, small and portable enough to be toted thither and yon as you...
View ArticleHanukkah Is Around the Corner!
This is the Dreidel By Abby Levine; illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye As I mentioned earlier, this is the first time since the year 1888 that the holidays of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah will dovetail...
View ArticleWay Back Wednesday: We Love BABAR!
The Story of Babar the Little Elephant By Jean de Brunhoff This Way Back Wednesday blog was prompted by a trip to my local small town bookstore. I love poking through shelves and rediscovering...
View ArticleGuest Blog Post from a Dad and a Bookstore Owner!
Begin Reading with Your Child Today by Jake Ball I have two great jobs. The first is the father of four children; the second is the owner of a store that focuses on children’s books. My two jobs...
View ArticleVideo Read-Aloud: Flo & Wendell by William Wegman
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View ArticleMemories Are the True Gift of the Season
Create a Holiday Picture Book Time Capsule This Year What do you want your children to remember this holiday season? In chats with my grown daughters, I’ve often asked them about Christmas past and...
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The Friendly Beasts An Old English Christmas Carol By Tomie de Paola Do children carol in the streets anymore? I sure do wish some group of eager young faces would troop up to our front door during...
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