It’s just about the midpoint in summertime school vacations. When hot weather and long days get a bit much, a nice stack of fizzy new reads is just the ticket for cooling down and filling imaginations with something new to …
Tag: imagination
picture books that’ll make you smile…a list of five
I’m slowly making my way through the superb picture books published in 2021 which is getting a bit easier with our libraries now returning to pre-Covid, regularly scheduled hours. This batch of five all made me smile with their cleverness, …
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idea-sparking, wonder-provoking picture books…a list of five
Today’s picture books function not so much as story-tellers as idea-generators. Each is meant to be taken at a bit of a slower pace. New ways of thinking and looking at the world offer themselves to those willing to pause, …
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unusual flavors in picture books…a list of five
Quite a lot of picture books feature familiar flavors — going to bed, making a new friend, celebrating the seasons, starting school, or any of a dozen other common storylines. There’s not a thing wrong with those flavors. But sometimes …
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 …
soak up some summer — juicy picture books for sunny days
Summer is just around the corner. Even now, the long daylight hours luxuriantly sprawl across back yards, parks, and waterfronts; twilight lingers late and the dawn chorus arrives ever so early; a bustle of green carpets the landscape and plans …
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an April stack of cherry-alive picture books
It’s April! A month singing with cherry-aliveness. Today’s lovely picture books likewise offer gladness, imagination, and sparkle for readers young and old. Drink deeply! The Barnabus Project, written and illustrated by The Fan Brothers published in 2020 by Tundra I …
a trio of charmers for small fry
For those who love a little pixie dust in their stories, these three charmers are sure to bring a smile! Chirri & Chirra Under the Sea, written and illustrated by Kaya Doi, translated from the Japanese by David Boyd published …
a fresh batch of delight…ten delectable picture books
One of the bright spots these days is seeing many 2020 books finally trickle their way into circulation at my library. Today I’ve got a batch that are outright delicious! Enjoy! Madame Badobedah, written by Sophie Dahl, illustrated by Lauren …
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a dose of warm friendship…ten picture books to help heal our hearts
The books I’ve collected for today’s post are warm, generous stories of friendship and community. May they be both a balm and a beacon for you and yours in these fractious days . Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy, written by Tara …
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orange marmalade 