• Lists

    ALA Youth Media Awards

    Newbery Award – Hello, Universe written by Erin Entrada Kelly Caldecott Award –  Wolf in the Snow illustrated and written by Matthew Cordell Coretta Scott King Author Award – Piecing Me Together written by Renée Watson Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award – Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets illustrated by Ekua…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Picture Book Love

    Here’s a list of picture books that focus on love – perfect for Valentine’s Day (or any day you want to spread some love)! Love by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Loren Long That’s Me Loving You by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Teagan White Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox, illustrated by Helen…

  • Reviews

    #blogbookaday: A Couch for Llama

    Summary:  “When a family finds a surprising new home for an old couch, a llama becomes the happiest creature of all. The Lago family really loves their couch. It’s perfect for reading, snuggling, playing, and jumping. But all good things must come to an end, and, one day, the family realizes the…

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    1 Month Down, 11 To Go!

    I’m not sure that if you’ve been visiting my blog or have seen me on social media for the past month that you can miss my New Year’s initiative – #BlogBookADay. My goal is to spend each day of the next year highlighting, reviewing and promoting a different picture book.…

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    #blogbookaday: Grand Canyon

    Summary:  “Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and…

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    #blogbookaday: Windows

    Summary:  “Walking his dog at dusk, one boy catches glimpses of the lives around him in this lovely ode to autumn evenings, exploring your neighborhood, and coming home. Before your city goes to sleep, you might head out for a walk, your dog at your side as you go out the…

  • Reviews

    Bea Learns to Be Herself in THE WAY TO BEA

    Synopsis: Bea had an amazing summer visiting family in Taiwan, but now she’s back to seventh grade… and it’s not going well at all. She lost her best friend, her mom’s having a baby and she’s not really sure where she fits into the equation. Anytime something embarrassing or frightening…