A young child deals with the sadness of losing a pet in this gentle, sweet story about to how nothing can take away what lives in our heart. **************************** “But sometimes friends have to say goodbye…” OLD PEARL Wendy Wahman – Author and Illustrator Theo loves feeding the birds. All the birds. But he… Read More
We are all like trees: our spines, trunks and our skin, bark. Our hearts give us strength and support, like heartwood. We are fueled by air and sun. Like humans, trees are social. They “talk” to spread information; they share food and resources. They shelter and take care of one another. They are stronger together. ***************************… Read More
When two curious children embark on a wonder walk, they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light. They have thought-provoking questions for everything they see: Is the sun the world’s light bulb? Is dirt the world’s skin? Are rivers the earth’s veins? Is the wind the world breathing?… Read More
When a chipmunk mistakes Hare for a rabbit, Hare puts him in his place. Actually, the chipmunk is a SQUIRREL. Or so he says. 🙂 The clever dialogue between the characters on the differences between commonly mixed-up animals is a sneakily educational readaloud. It offers a gentle lesson on appreciating differences and standing up for what you… Read More
Ah…the wonders of a beach walk. This charming book delights in many ways. First, the entire story is told with s-words, adjectives, verbs, and nouns: scruffy, slosh, and, best of all, standstill, as the two beachgoers, a mother and a child, encounter something special. *************************** SEASIDE STROLL Charles Trevino – Author Maribel Lechuga – Illustrator Told with only… Read More
This is a perfect story to share with our children at any time, but especially with a little gardener at springtime. Perhaps it will inspire you and your little helpers to plant your own perfect garden! *********************** BADGER’S PERFECT GARDEN Marsha Diane Arnold – Author Ramona Kaulitzki – Illustrator It is spring. Badger has dozens of… Read More
This book is a celebration of the wondrous variety, colors and sounds of the avian world. It is sure to have our children grabbing their binoculars and heading outside to explore. A veteran birder invites our young readers to look for the birds around them. 🙂 **************************************** HOW TO FIND A BIRD Jennifer Ward – Author… Read More
The title of this book is just too irresistible! Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about subtraction, predators, and prey. A swarm of thirteen flies buzzes along, losing one member to each predator along the way. Whether the unfortunate insects are zapped or wrapped, liquefied or zombified, the science is real–and… Read More
Good parents everywhere know the tension of wanting our kids to be curious, to have rich experiences and friends…but to be perfectly safe while doing it. ******************************* A tender little story…… LITTLE FOX Edward van de Vendel – Author Marije Tolman – Illustrator An exuberant young fox plays joyfully among birds and animals, not always… Read More
For my final blog post of 2020, I’d like to share a book that was just published. After the Snowfall is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces our children to the wonder of nature in winter. While the narrative may be slim, the marvelous art will warm up your family this Winter. After the Snowfall… Read More
