Why I Picked It Up: The Very Impatient Caterpillar called to me from the new picture bookshelf at our library today! The illustration of the caterpillar in the cocoon on the front (clearly not a butterfly yet) along with the word “impatient” in the title had me curious about what kind of story this might be! […]
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Book Review: Charlotte’s Bones: The Beluga Whale in a Farmer’s Field, by Erin Rounds
Stories are everywhere and perseverance pays off – discover the story behind the story of amazing picture book!
Book Review: 11 Experiments That Failed, by Jenny Offill & Nancy Carpenter
A fantastic book that celebrates inquiry and the responsible pursuit of answers.
Book Review: Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse, by Marcy Campbell and Crinna Luyken
Why I Picked It Up: Like most books, Amazon told me I would like it! They were absolutely correct. I LOVE it! When I searched for my last book, It Wasn’t Me, this book became a suggestion. At the time I was not sure why, but I am certain it’s because of the book’s message: Everyone […]
Book Review: The Tortilla Factory, by Gary Paulsen
An oldie, but a great nontraditional Thanksgiving/Fall read aloud!
Book Review: Good Dog, by Cori Doerrfeld
Why I Picked It Up: This was on the new picture book shelf (always my first stop!) at our new library! It had a dog on the front, so my 19-month-old enthusiastically shoved it into my book bag. I was captivated by the simple title and the whimsical illustration of the puppy on the front. As […]