Were you the kind of kid who saw the basement as scary or as a an opportunity for adventure? My basement had a little of both for me. There were dark corners, but also extensions that required exploring by my young adventurous self. Things in the Basement by Ben Hatke is the perfect book for […]
Book Review Learning about music is fun, but interacting with music while you are learning is even better! Welcome to the Opera by Carolyn Sloan and illustrated by Kaly Quarles is a fun, dynamic and interactive book. It will introduce children and their families to the music both vocal and instrumental of the opera. If that […]
Welcome to my stop on the Love in Winter Wonderland Book Tour hosted by Hear Our Voices Book Tours! Special thanks to them and the publisher for having me on the tour. Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello celebrates Black love, friendship and the importance of community. It combines my most favorite setting with […]
Will It Be Okay? by Crescent Dragonwagon and illustrated by Jessica Love is a story of a little girl who asks her mother a series of questions about fearful experiences in life. As a mom, I can definitely confirm that kids ask these types of questions all the time. Will it Be Okay? reflects the […]
I loved I Am One: A Book of Action by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. It is a beautiful board book that breaks down for children how their voice and actions matter. The words and illustrations encourage children who may feel like they are too small to make a difference or too […]
Our Little Kitchen by Jillian Tamaki is a story of neighbors coming together to cook a large meal for their community. Their resourcefulness is showcased throughout as they make use of food from their garden, donated food and food that may be a little old or bruised. Relying on their own ingenuity they create a […]
Welcome to my stop on the Hear Our Voices book tour for A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond and illustrated by Kate Cosgrove! A Day With No Words is an awesome, colorful celebration of a day in the life of an Autism Family. It will really make you think about voice, communication and […]
We Are Here by Tami Charles and illustrated by Bryan Collier is a beautiful celebration of Black joy and accomplishment through history. The lyrical style of the book lends itself to a beautiful read aloud. I love the musical catch phrases, like “cool like that!” that are spread throughout the book. It made it fun […]
Review: Red Racer Presents ABCs of Racing I’m happy to be participating in my second year as a Multicultural Children’s Book Day book reviewer! Check out of my review of Red Racer Presents ABCs of Racing: My first Guide to Formula 1™ Racing by Andy Amendola below and don’t forget to check out the celebration […]
Today is my stop on the A Mighty Long Way book tour hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours. Check out my review below. Review: What I’ve learned in the past few years as I read more memoirs written by Black authors, is that there is a lot of history packed into people’s individual stories. You […]