The Great Indoors Written by Julie Falatko Illustrated by Ruth Chan 40 pages – ages 5+ Published by Disney-Hyperion on April 9, 2019 Theme- Camping, Wildlife Opening- “The bears always arrived first.” Synopsis from Publisher- “When the humans head out… Read More ›
T. Rex Time Machine By Jared Chapman 44 pages – ages 4+ Published by Chronicle Books on September 4, 2018 Theme/Topic- Time Travel, Dinosaurs Opening- “One day a time traveler traveled back to prehistoric times…which he quickly regretted.” Synopsis from… Read More ›
What Are You Doing, Benny? Written by Cary Fagan Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton 36 pages – ages 5+ Published by Tundra Books on April 23, 2019 Theme/Topic- Siblings Opening- “Benny? Hey, Benny! What are you doing, Benny? Building a… Read More ›
Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because I really enjoy how it can lead to… Read More ›
It’s time for another edition of Perfect Picture Book Friday! Oskar can… by Britta Teckentrup 32 pages – ages 3+ Published by Prestel Junior on October 2, 2018 Theme/Topic: Self-esteem, Positivity Opening: “Oskar can jump almost as high as Mo…”… Read More ›
Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten Written by Laura Veirs Illustrated by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh 40+ pages – ages 6+ Published by Chronicle Books on January 16, 2018 Opening and Synopsis from Publisher: Opening- “Libba Cotton heard music everywhere.”… Read More ›
Today is another installment of Perfect Picture Book Friday! Lights! Camera! Alice!: The Thrilling True Adventures of the First Woman Filmmaker Written by Mara Rockliff Illustrated by Simona Ciraolo 60 pages – ages 6+ Published by Chronicle Books on September 11,… Read More ›
52 pages – ages 6+ Published by Chronicle Books on September 11, 2018 Theme/Topic: Following dreams, Creative thinking, Problem solving Opening and Publisher’s Synopsis: Opening: “Once, there was a pig who admired birds.” Publisher’s Synopsis: “Once, there was a pig… Read More ›
Drawn Together Written by Minh Lê Illustrated by Dan Santat 40 pages – ages 5+ Published by Disney Hyperion on June 5, 2018 Genre- Realistic Theme/Topic- Drawing, Family Synopsis from Publisher- “When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of… Read More ›
Hungry Bunny By Claudia Rueda 64 pages – ages 3+ Published by Chronicle Books on September 11, 2018 Theme/Topic- Fall/Friendship/Adventure Genre- Interactive Opening and Synopsis- Opening: “Here I come! Can you hear my tummy rumble? I’m one hungry bunny!” Publisher’s Synopsis: “It’s fall, which… Read More ›
