Jennifer Fosberry and Mike Litwin, who brought us My Name Is Not Isabella, have added a new adventure for spunky, purple-haired Isabella. In Isabella: Girl on the Go, she is an explorer discovering some of the great places of the world as she works with her dad in her own backyard. The day starts with [...]
If you like combining art and reading, then a new children’s book by Canadian artist Sparrow called Yummy from A to Z is sure to get your attention. For each letter of the alphabet, Sparrow has created a tasty character, with names such as Vivacious Vivian Vanilla Wafer and Kiki Key Lime Pie. Each of [...]
As a follow up to her delightful picture book, My Name Is Not Isabella, where a little girl dreamed about being like famous women in history, author Jennifer Fosberry has turned her attention to famous men and a little boy who dreams of being like them. In My Name Is Not Alexander, a dad wakes [...]
Kenn Nesbitt is a master storyteller for kids. If you’re familiar with his silly rhymes and wacky poetry, and even if you’re not, you’ll want to check out his newest book for the youngest readers, More Bears! The book opens with an author writing a children’s book when he hears children’s voices call out to [...]
If I Could Keep You Little, written and illustrated by Marianne Richmond, is sure to resonate with both parents and growing children who are proud of their accomplishments. Each page features a mom or dad talking about all the special moments they would hold onto if they could keep their little ones little. Moments like [...]
Music has always been a big part of both of my daughters’ lives, and knowing how much they loved musical books and toys when they were very young I’m always on the lookout for products that combine reading and music to give as gifts for the little ones I know. That’s why I was happy [...]
My Name is Not Isabella is a delightful new picture book by Jennifer Fosberry that introduces children to some of the strongest female figures in history, all seen through the eyes of a little girl. The sequence starts off with the mother at the bedroom door saying, “Good morning Isabella. It’s time to get up [...]
Baby, Baby, Baby!, a new board book by Marilyn Janovitz, may be just the thing for younger siblings of mother-daughter book club girls. Sturdy pages are easy for little hands to grip as they go through the story of a baby’s day. There’s lots of alliteration and repetition and there are also opportunities for actions, [...]
