Tweet Ursula Marvin wanted to study rocks, but her male professor wouldn’t let her major in geology. That didn’t stop her. She switched schools, graduated, and became one of the first geologists to study rocks brought back from the moon. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Reviews of Picture Books and Board Books
Tweet Much of the food we eat, the flowers that bloom, the trees that shade, grow from seed. A seed pit becomes an avocado, a seed sliver becomes a marigold, a seed acorn becomes an oak. With so many things … Continue reading
Tweet Dedushka: Memories of My Grandpa and Ukraine by Katerina Spaeth, is a picture book that tells of a child who grows up being looked after by her loving grandpa. Dedushka is retired when she enters the world, and he … Continue reading
Tweet Version 1.0.0 Forever Friends Farm is a cute picture book and early reader series that emphasizes friendship and ways to communicate to help everyone get along together. The first book, Forever Kind, is a picture book written by Annie … Continue reading
Tweet It’s not unusual for kids (or adults) to not know what to say when they meet someone with an obvious disability. Author Katie Mazeika wants to change that with her picture book, Maybe Just Ask Me! The story follows … Continue reading
Tweet Who doesn’t love alpacas? The cute animals with big eyes, long necks, and fluffy bodies attract attention whether seen in fields or farms. And of course, their wool keeps people warm when used to make things like sweaters, ponchos, … Continue reading
Tweet It’s the day before Valentine’s day, and Kai is making cards for his friends and family. Paper and crayons and glue and scissors are spread across the table, and his mom and dad and baby sister help. He’s excited … Continue reading
Tweet In Still There Was Bread, a picture book written by Lisl H. Detlefsen and illustrated by David Soman, a young boy learns to bake bread from his grandma. The story is seemingly simple, yet it feels as warm and … Continue reading
