Woodland Dreams, written by Karen Jameson, illustrated by Marc Boutavant published in 2020 by Chronicle Books Cozy as pumpkin spice cake, warming us with its autumnal palette of burnt orange, aspen gold, kingfisher blue, pine forest green, this is …
Tag: children’s books
bodies are brilliant…body positivity in kidlit
Today I’m offering some books that speak to something really important in our wounding world — the deep down, heartfelt assurance that your body is good and lovable and wondrous, exactly as it is. For many, many, many of us …
the world at our fingertips…
Gathering titles for my culture-tour posts is one of my favorite blogging tasks! I especially love the increasing number of voices having the opportunity to tell their own stories, share their own perspectives. Today we are privileged to encounter another …
stories that knit our hearts to Haitians and Afghanis
Today I want to offer some titles for those of you who would like to read and talk with children about the sorrows in Haiti and Afghanistan. These books illuminate the beauty of these places as well as touching on …
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a patchwork of bedtime stories
Bedtime stories lauding the sweetness of sleep and the goodness of nighttime are perennial favorites, at least as much for weary parents hoping to soothe little ones into drowsiness as for child listeners. Here’s a patchwork quilt of goodnight stories …
50 books, 100-ish pages and under…round three!
Over the years, some of my perennially favorite, top-read posts are my collections of 100-ish-pages-and under chapter books. These mighty-slim books range widely in their difficulty, style, and content making them appealing choices for a variety of readers — those …
a baker’s dozen of new, not-to-miss stories
I’ve got 13 fantastic picture books for you today. Thoughtful and playful; world-expanding and wondrous; funny-bone-tickling and poignant. Each one is a gem. Share them with the small ones in your world — or just check them out for yourself. …
higher, faster, stronger…celebrate the 2021 Olympics
Last week we took a little tour of Japan, acquainting ourselves with our host country for the 2021 Olympics. This week I’ve got books detailing the jaw-dropping feats of athleticism these games are famous for, as we get ready for …
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the Olympics are coming! it’s time to explore Japan!
The beleaguered 2021 Summer Olympics are set to begin on July 23rd. There have been many quirks and setbacks in the history of the modern Olympics, but the devastating pandemic, year-long delay of the games, and debate over whether or …
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sunshine-seaside-summertime stories!
Today I’ve got ten juicy picture books, all refreshing choices for your summertime reading stacks. Don’t forget — picture books aren’t only for the very young. They enrich and gladden older readers and adults as well. Out into the Big …
