When I was a little girl I spent a lot of time trying to convince my parents we needed a dog. We finally got one when I was 10 years old. He was a beautiful Boston Terrier called Muggins and I loved that little guy with everything I had. So when I was introduced to Zorro the Boston Terrier and … Read more
Title: Be Like Me from A to Z – Break Barriers and Achieve Your Dreams Authors: Debra Alexander, Julian Alexander, Kay Craft, Allyson Martinez Illustrator: Alison Hamilton Publishing: Diversity Decoded, 2023 Synopsis (from Amazon): This alphabet book “explores Black history through the stories of people and movements that remove obstacles, create opportunities, fulfill dreams, and pave the way for progress … Read more
Hi Friends, I just finished reading a new book called The Guinea Pig Chronicles. I was completely charmed by it and I hope you will be, too! The Guinea Pig Chronicles Patricial Maxwell Watts Katie John Matador, Nov. 2022 57 pages Ages 7-9 Opening Lines: Fluffy was a guinea pig, but not just any guinea pig! He was young, … Read more
Oh my goodness! I hope I’m not too late with Santa’s Countdown to Christmas, but this book is so sweet and fun I’m going to write about it anyway! Santa’s Countdown to Christmas: 24 Days of Stories Kim Thompson Élodie Duhameau Crackboom! Books, 2022 60 pages 3-6 years (but I’d go as high as 8 years old!) Opening Lines Santa … Read more
Hi friends, I have a very sweet Christmas story to share with you today called Chip the Truck Delivers Christmas Gifts. Chip the Truck Delivers Christmas Gifts Julia Zheng Nurul Ashari Qinghong Zheng (October 19, 2022) 25 pages Ages 2-7 Opening Lines: My name is Chip. I am a happy green truck. It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m on my way … Read more
How To Draw a Happy Cat is a hilarious story about a cat who just can’t seem to stay happy. How to Draw a Happy Cat Ethan T. Berlin Jim Matison Hippo Park, October 4, 2022 Ages 3-7 Synopsis The book begins by showing the reader how to draw a happy cat. But after the drawing is complete the happy … Read more
How to Party Like a Snail is an adorable book that celebrates the quiet people in the world. How to Party Like a Snail Naseem Hrab, author Kelly Collier, illustrator Owlkids, Sept. 13, 2022 40 pages 4-7 years Synopsis Snail loves to party — just in a very chill and peaceful way. But his friends don’t really understand his desire … Read more
Oh my goodness! A Wee Boo is the cutest children’s book I’ve read in a long time. This brand new book is being released today: September 13, 2022. A Wee Boo written by Jessica Boyd illustrated by Brooke Kerrigan Orca Book Publishers, Sept. 13/22 for ages Pre-school to Kindergarten 32 pages A big thank you NetGalley and Orca Book Publishers … Read more
I’m a huge Robert Munsch fan and was excited to read this version of Mud Puddle. It’s adapted from Munsch’s original classic to make it more accessible to early readers. There are currently several Munsch Early Readers available and I’m sure you’ll want to add this one to your collection! Read on for a review and some fun story extensions. … Read more