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Feb 24, 20222 min read
So Much History in Just One Book!
Schomburg, The Man Who Built a Library written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Eric Velasquez, published by Candlewick...
Feb 17, 20222 min read
An Important Intergenerational Biography
Opal Lee and What it Means to Be Free, The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth written by Alice Faye Duncan with art by Keturah...
Feb 3, 20221 min read
Each of us are Equally Unique and Amazing!
God Made You Too written by Chelsea Tornetto and illustrated by Kimberley Barnes, published by Worthy Kids. This delightful rhyming...
Jan 20, 20221 min read
A Delightful Spark of Imagination!
Out of the Box written by Pippa Chorley and illustrated by Danny Deeptown, published by Marshall Cavendish Children. If anyone needs some...
Dec 10, 20211 min read
Imagine All the Time in the World
Here's a collage of picture books I've read and loved, but just won't have time to review before the end of the year. I hope you can find...
Nov 19, 20212 min read
How to Catch a Thief...
The Powwow Thief written by Joseph Bruchac and illustrated by Dale Deforest, published by Reycraft Books. Titles in the Powwow series...
Nov 12, 20212 min read
The Beauty of Tradition, Craft, and Community
Shaped By Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez, written by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzales, illustrated by Aphelandra, and published...
Oct 15, 20212 min read
Celebrating the Beauty of Friendship
Planting Friendship: Peace, Salaam, Shalom written by Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman, and Melissa Stoller, illustrated by Kate Talbot....
Oct 1, 20212 min read
While We're in the Middle of Hurricane Season...
Hear the Wind Blow written by Doe Boyle and illustrated by Emily Paik, published by Albert Whitman & Co. This beautiful picture book...
Sep 24, 20212 min read
A Little Cat with a Big Heart
Miss Meow written and illustrated by Jane Smith, published by West Margin Press. Pretend play is such a great way for children to explore...
Sep 17, 20212 min read
Fun for Everyone
Violet Shrink written by Christine Baldacchino and illustrated by Carmen Mok, published by Groundwood Books. No matter how you say it, a...
Sep 10, 20212 min read
Friends in All Situations
My Friend! written by Kaye Diggs and illustrated by Shane W. Evans, published by Feiwel and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing....
Sep 3, 20212 min read
When Emotions Get Away from Us
Way Past Jealous written by Hallee Adelman and illustrated by Karen Wall, published by Albert Whitman & Co. Another addition to the "Way...
Aug 13, 20212 min read
Kids + Inspiration = A Better World
Inspire the World: A Kid's Journey to Making a Difference written by Sammie Vance and illustrated by Talitha Shipman, published by Spork,...
May 13, 20211 min read
A Story to Help Heal
Addy's Cup of Sugar, Based on a Buddhist Story of Healing written and illustrated by Jon J Muth, published by Scholastic Press....
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Let Kindness Blow You Away
Kindness is a Kite String written by Michelle Schaub and illustrated by Claire LaForte, published by Cardinal Rule Press. This cheerful...
Mar 19, 20211 min read
More Adorable Littles
Little Zebra and Little Penguin written by Julie Abery and illustrated by Suzie Mason, published by Amicus Ink. Julie Abery continues her...
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