Book Review: Mi Escuela is My School by Laurenne Sala, illustrated by Zara González Hoang This is such a cute bilingual book! It even reminds me of my own kids school. I love how Spanish and English are integrated organically as the story is told. The main character, Ramón, describes his school in such loving […]
I was going to save this post for Tuesday, but as a parent of elementary age kids I felt it was my duty to post it today just in case you forgot that the school asked your child to dress up in a polka dot inspired outfit for Tuesday. What is Tuesday, September 15, you […]
Book Review: What Are You? by Ilduce Brandão-DaSilva, illustrated By Sarah Jane Docker This new children’s book first caught my attention because of its title. It’s a question that I have been repeatedly asked my entire life. All through my childhood and teenage years, other kids were always asking me, What are you? It was […]
Book Review: When Chicken and Duck Talk: Learning to Swim by Joana Szeto, illustrated by RaeAnne Lee Welcome to my stop on the Hear Our Voices book tour for When Chicken and Duck Talk: Learning to Swim by Joana Szeto and illustrated by RaeAnne Lee. Embedded Audio for Multilingual Read Aloud Learning to Swim […]
Family changes that include loss of family members and/or placement with different family members can generate lots of anxiety and fear in children. In Stronger Together by Ginger Healy and illustrated by Maine Diaz, a young otter meets a sad young boy who is about to go through something similar to what he has gone […]
It’s a pleasure to again participate in the Read Your World Day as a book reviewer and this year I reviewed Waiting Together by Danielle Dufayet and illustrated by Srimalie Bassani. Review This is a beautifully illustrated book about the many different kinds of “waiting” and the many different scenarios that can cause you to […]
🧁 Happy National Cupcake Day!!! 🧁 Review: Cupcake Class: 50 Fun Themes & Totally Amazing Designs for Kids to Make and Share by Joy Howard and Deanna F. Cook Thank you Storey Publishing for the gifted copy! My daughter and I really enjoyed Tiana’s Cookbook by Joy Howard. So I was excited to check out […]
These animal character picture books are full of fun and humor. The books are also full of plot twists and turns. If you are looking for a fun read aloud, check these out. Thank you to @candlewickpress @harperkids and @mackids for the gifted copies! Hedgehogs Don’t Wear Underwear by Marisa Valdez Jacque has a secret. […]
It’s National Cat Day! Here are a few new children’s books to check out if you are a cat lover or thinking about adopting a cat. Both are about companionship and comfort. Also, check out my review of Witch Cat by Lucy Rowland from earlier this week. Thank you @bloomsburychildrens for the gifted copies! Cats […]
Are you ready for cozy season?! I know I am! Check out Gather Grateful by Megan Litwin new book that will help you kick off the season of gathering and coziness. Review: Gather Grateful by Megan Litwin, illustrated by Alexandra Finkeldey Reading this book was like a warm and cozy hug. The fall themed illustrations […]