When I say that these are the best picture books of 2017, you can count on these being books that resonate with children; books that kids want to read over and over again. (Sorry, not sorry.) :) As always, I wish you many hours of reading pleasure. Enjoy! Also see: The Best Nonfiction Children's Books of 2017 Best Children's Picture Books of 2017 Bob, Not Bob! by Liz … [Read more...]
New Picture Books for Your Bookshelf
What an incredible season for picture books! We've been loving every one of these 16 new books. I know you will, too. Picture Books The Hueys in The New Sweater by Oliver Jeffers Parents, you'll chuckle the whole way through this book with a wise knowing. The Hueys, egg-like creatures who looked and acted all the same until on Huey, Rupert, knit himself a bright orange sweater. All the … [Read more...]
Do You Love I Spy Books? How to Make Your Own!
Do your kids love the I Spy books by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick? Want to make your own? Try making your own I Spy book pages as a fun art and writing activity. To do this you'll gather props, take pictures, and work on the computer. Make Your Own I Spy Book We choose to make I Spy pages with colors. Gather props around your own theme. Then, arrange the objects close together. The … [Read more...]
How to Host a Mo Willem’s Book Club For One or More Friends
Host a Mo Willems Book Club for Kids! If you're like us, and I think you are, you love Mo Willems and want to have a book clubfor kids all about his books. And Pigeon. Well, Pigeon has a new book!! Starring Duckling. (Who???) I know. Pigeon isn't going to like that, is he? Let's all watch this brief Duckling Gets a Cookie!? news update. In the book, Duckling Gets a Cookie!? (notice … [Read more...]
Best NEW Picture Books for Emotional Intelligence
As parents we know at deep level the importance of helping our children understand and communicate feelings, also called emotional intelligence. You don't need research to know that some kids struggle with feelings while others seem to grasp and communicate their emotions easily - and there are many on the continuum in between. So how do you help kids learn about feelings and emotions? And, what … [Read more...]
20 NEW Favorite Picture Books – Fall 2011
This fall I'm so excited about the amazing picture books being published - there are so many excellent ones. You are going to love these best children's books - some recommendations for you to browse . . . You Will Be My Friend by Peter Brown I love how hilarious this book is! Really seriously funny. Lucy, God-love her, is very enthusiastic about making friends with a forest critter. … [Read more...]