While at BEA I was very excited to find a publisher, Waldorf Publishing, that was very close to where I live in Texas. Very small world if you ask me. But was very glad I stopped by their booth because I love their logo – it’s a dog, and you know I love dogs! Well […]
Category: Children
Synopsis Good Night Chicago makes it a joy for adults to share their passion for this great American city with the children they love, and who will undoubtedly come to cherish Chicago too. This board book delights in the many kid-friendly institutions and places that help make Chicago one of the world’s great cities. In […]
Today I bring you another children’s book that I picked up at Book Expo America. It came out in July 2015 internationally but won’t be available here until September 1. I didn’t realize, but Max has other books out as well, so look for those available now and this one out in September. I’m sure […]
I loved going to BEA and picking up all these books for my great-niece. She may be a bit young for some of them, but I know her parents will read the books to her and eventually she will be able to read them herself. The author, Marianne Richmond, wrote and illustrated this book. She […]
Today’s children’s book from BEA is Busy, Busy by Eileen Spinelli and illustrated by Eliana Ellis. This is a board book so perfect for my great-niece right now. Synopsis Sometimes, when life gets hectic and schedules get crowded, children may feel a little lost in the shuffle. In this new board book, the animals are […]
Today I am featuring another book I received at Book Expo America, Also an Octopus written by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and illustrated by Benji Davies. Like the book I highlighted on Sunday, this book is not due out until October, but you can also pre-order it on Amazon. Synopsis Even the most totally awesome story starts […]
I attended the Book Expo America this past week in Chicago. I picked up a lot of children’s books for my great-niece to help build her library. I thought before sending them along to her I would review the books here. The first book is called Fuchsia Fierce and is written by author Christianne Jones […]
Synopsis Chickadees, Bumbelbeez, Pussy-Willow Trees and Two-And-A-Half, by Jeffrey Politsky, is a vibrantly illustrated adventure book meant to inspire children to follow their urges to explore and to appreciate diversity. It is recommended for ages 4-9. “Kids who still have their parents read to them really like the book, as do kids who are independent […]
Today I’m reviewing a book that was written by my husband’s cousin, Adam York. Adam is a great guy and this line of children’s books encourages readers to think about stewardship and giving back to society and their community. So with no further ado, Meet Penny Nickels! Synopsis The Adventures of Penny Nickels takes children […]
If you enjoyed the Little House on the Prairie books as a child, you will probably enjoy this book! Yona was sweet enough to send me a copy and while I haven’t read it yet (that towering TBR pile), it is one that will be kept with the series of books I read and re-read […]