As a mother with children who were born premature, The Very Tiny Baby by Sylvie Kantorovitz (Charlesbridge, 2014) caught my attention. It’s a topic I’ve often thought of exploring in a picture book and naturally I was curious to see how this author broached the subject. Brilliantly, in my opinion. Just the right amount of […]
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Picture Book Review: The Cat with Seven Names
It’s August. The end of summer is on its way but you wouldn’t know it from the radiating heat here in Texas. Still it’s time to get ready for back-to-school. New shoes. New supplies. New books to uncover. I’m kicking off the last lazy days of summer with The Cat with Seven Names by Tony […]
ReaderKidz Review: Can I Bring Woolly to the Library, Ms. Reeder
Have you read the clever and cute picture book Can I Bring Woolly to the Library, Ms. Reeder? by Lois G. Grambling, illustrated by Judy Love (Charlesbridge, 2012)? Hop on over to ReaderKidz and read my review HERE. The first line immediately addresses what the main character wants and hooks the reader into the threads of this […]
More Bears!! Picture Book Review: Waiting For Ice
As I’ve mentioned before, I navigate to books on bears. Not just because I’m writing the biography of Simon Jackson and his fight to save the spirit bears (tentative title, A Voice for the Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story) but because what’s not to love about a bear. They’re majestic and fearless and powerful. […]
Picture Book Review – Little Dog Lost: The True Story of a Brave Dog Named Baltic
When I picked up the only copy of Little Dog Lost: The True Story of a Brave Dog Named Baltic by Monica Carnesi (Nancy Paulsen Books, 2012) from BookPeople, I knew I was in for a real treat. For one, the cover is inviting, inquisitive and yet peaceful. I particularly like the pale blue sky teamed […]
Me and My Dragon
After reading Me and My Dragon by David Biedrzycki (Charlesbridge, 2011) my son and I whole heartily agree behind the premise of this book — a dragon would make an excellent pet. Bierdrzycki uses cause and effect masterfully and his wry ironic humor will illicit chuckles and giggles from adults and children. We especially liked the bath scene. The […]