written for ages 2-7


Book Reviews

Video Review: Best New Books for 4 to 8 Year Olds

Clare Cannon | 8 May 2012
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Check out this stunning mix of new books for young children.


Immi's Gift

Jennifer Minicus | 4 May 2012
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
A colorful book about childhood curiosity.


Jenny's Hat

Margaret Hannon | 24 Apr 2012
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
A great read-aloud for primary grade children.


Some 2012 Caldecott Winners

Jennifer Minicus | 27 Mar 2012
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Here are some of the Caldecott winners for 2012.


Book Reviews

The Little Refugee

Clare Cannon | 19 Feb 2012
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Anh's true story is an outstanding one to share with young readers.


The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

Clare Cannon | 7 Feb 2012
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
As refined and cultural yet relate-able as a picture book can be.


When I Was Young in the Mountains

Jennifer Minicus | 29 Jan 2012
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
At the suggestion one of our readers, I took a look at this book. I am glad I did.


Francis Woke Up Early

Leticia Velasquez | 23 Nov 2011
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
A delightful Christmas gift for young children.


A Virginia Lee Burton Treasury

Jennifer Minicus | 16 Nov 2011
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
It is never too early to begin teaching virtue.


A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Jennifer Minicus | 25 May 2011
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Even a sick day can be fun when you spend it with friends.


Interrupting Chicken

Jennifer Minicus | 18 Mar 2011
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
This picture book won a Caldecott Award in 2010.


Pinkalicious

Clare Cannon | 17 Feb 2011
written for ages 2-7 | not recommended
If only this book was as sweet as it looked.


The Quiet Book

Jennifer Minicus | 26 Jan 2011
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Here is another of Amazon's best books of 2010...


Little Star

Leticia Velasquez | 22 Dec 2010
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
This picture book tells the story of the birth of Christ from the point of view of the Christmas Star.


The Star of Christmas

Leticia Velasquez | 14 Dec 2010
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
This touching picture book reminds us to focus on the most important of all Christmas gifts.


Stars Above Us

Jennifer Minicus | 25 Nov 2010
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Children will relate to this story about bedtime fears.


The Three Questions

Jennifer Minicus | 11 Nov 2010
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Young Nikolai learns the joy of serving others.


The Scarecrow's Dance

Jennifer Minicus | 15 Oct 2010
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Here is a perfect book to read to children during the harvest time.


Strega Nona's Harvest

Jennifer Minicus | 22 Sep 2010
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Strega Nona and her friends are back!


A, My Name is Andrew

Jennifer Minicus | 14 Aug 2010
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
This colorful picture book provides a creative way to teach the ABC's.

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