Tweet There once was a little dog named Pepe who achieved fame and fortune because of the enormous sombrero he wore on his head. But for all his success, the little dog most wanted what he did not have: a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Reviews of Picture Books and Board Books
Tweet Peter Panda is a typical toddler, happy one minute, throwing a tantrum to get what he wants the next. That’s part of what makes Peter Panda Melts Down such a great picture book for parents to read with their … Continue reading
Tweet The song most associated with the civil rights movement in the U.S., is now the topic of a picture book for children. Written by Debbie Levy and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song, … Continue reading
Tweet ”Once upon a time in pencil school…” So begins Little Red Writing, a story about pencils whose teacher, Ms. 2, gives them a lesson in writing a story. The birthday pencil wants to write a happy story, the basketball … Continue reading
Tweet Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives is a picture book for kids that combines math and nature in a way that’s fun. Written by Lola M. Schaefer and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal, Lifetime asks questions such as: … Continue reading
Tweet Some of the world’s best known carnivores—the lion, great white shark and wolf—are thought of to be fearsome and frightening. Yet when the trio get together in a new picture book, Carnivores, they can’t wait to share about how … Continue reading
Tweet Chronicle Books has introduced two board books to TouchThinkLearn, it’s wonderful series for toddlers. Opposites helps little ones learn the concept of how things relate to one another. For instance, a kitten is shown at the top of a … Continue reading
Tweet Learning how to deal with conflict can be challenging for kids (and adults too sometimes!), as they learn how to navigate disputes with siblings and other children at school. A new picture book helps them look at situations that … Continue reading
