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 ›
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 ›
I Hate My Cats (A Love Story) Written by Davide Cali Illustrated by Anna Pirolli 44 pages – ages 6+ Published by Chronicle Books on October 2, 2018 Theme/Topic: Pets, Love Genre: Realistic fiction Opening and Synopsis from the Publisher- Opening: “Ginger… 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 ›
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 it is a neat, abstract story. The… Read More ›
Welcome to My House: A Collection of First Words By Gaia Stella 48 pages – ages 7+ Published by Chronicle Books on June 6, 2017 Synopsis from Publisher- “First words are everywhere you look, especially in a house! This visually… Read More ›
Avast! Today be Talk Like a Pirate Day! Arr – So today me review (‘n this post) be translated into Pirate-Speak t’ celebrate! Nothing Rhymes with Orange By Adam Rex 48 pages – ages 5+ Published by Chronicle Books on… Read More ›
Before I get to today’s post, I get to announce that LAUREN has won the Diva and Flea Prize pack generously donated by Disney Publishing! Congratulations! I will be emailing you to get the address you will like your prize… Read More ›
