Today, I’ve got a mix of Halloween titles so you can choose your perfect treat. Something for small-fry: Sophie’s Halloween Disguise, written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells published in 2018 by Viking, Penguin Young Readers And irresistibly darling board book. …
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need a smile?…five books with miles of smiles
I think we could all use a smile, and today’s books are overflowing with good cheer, simple pleasures, yummy goodies, and even a wish or three. So break out the jam tarts and peppermint tea, cuddle up together, and journey towards …
what’s black and white and read all over?
What’s black and white and read all over? It’s a riddle that has spanned generations. Today the answer is: A passel of books full of black-and-white critters. Penguin Problems, written and illustrated by Jory John published in 2016 by Random …
need a smile? you might try hippos…
Hippos lend themselves to ridicule, don’t you think? Their protrusive snouts, bulgy jowls, zeppelin-sized bellies, stubby legs, and cavernous yawns are an open invitation to comedy. Do you need some laughter in your household? I’ve come across a few hippo-centric …
ten winning stories to enjoy as Rio rolls along
We are Olympics-junkies in our household so in keeping with the Olympic spirit, I thought I’d share some sure-fire winners this week that take the cake in some unusual categories! A Winner for Swallows and Amazons Fans and All Skippers …
ten for the long, lingering hours of sunlight
We’re coming up on the longest days of the year here in the northern hemisphere. Plenty of time for extra bedtime stories. These are all full of joy, starting with: Miles of Smiles, by Karen Kaufman Orloff, illustrations by Luciano …
a stack of warmhearted books with a side of hot cocoa, please
How’s Old Man Winter treating you? A stack of warmhearted books is probably what you need…whichever way the wind is blowing. Grandma’s House, written and illustrated by Alice Melvin published in 2015 by Tate Publishing Peek through clever windows, slip …
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decades old, but winter-lovely still…a list of five
Today I have some older titles that deserve to be brought to the surface and enjoyed again this winter. We’ll emBARK with a story sure to warm the cockles of every dog-lover’s heart: The Five-Dog Night, written and illustrated by …
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ten for heading to the beach
This week — ten gracefully-aging books celebrating summer at the beach. a beloved Frank Asch favorite Sand Cake, written and illustrated by Frank Asch originally published in 1978; this edition 2015 by Aladdin One of my favorites from when my …
ten to while away the dog days
be fascinated by a bee Bee Dance, written and illustrated by Rick Chrustowski published in 2015 by Henry Holt and Company Minnesota author/illustrator alert! Rick Chrustowski’s bold, colorful cut paper collage will magnetize young children to these pages, while his …
orange marmalade 