Picture Books


Book Reviews

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

Clare Cannon | 08 May 2012
Check out this stunning mix of new books for young children.

Immi’s Gift

Jennifer Minicus | 04 May 2012
A colorful book about childhood curiosity.

Jenny’s Hat

Margaret Hannon | 24 April 2012
A great read-aloud for primary grade children.

Some 2012 Caldecott Winners

Jennifer Minicus | 27 March 2012
Here are some of the Caldecott winners for 2012.

Book Reviews

The Little Refugee

Clare Cannon | 19 February 2012
Anh's true story is an outstanding one to share with young readers.

The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

Clare Cannon | 07 February 2012
As refined and cultural yet relate-able as a picture book can be.

When I Was Young in the Mountains

Jennifer Minicus | 29 January 2012
At the suggestion one of our readers, I took a look at this book. I am glad I did.

The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn

Clare Cannon | 23 January 2012
What happens if a well known character decides to tell his author's story?

Francis Woke Up Early

Leticia Velasquez | 23 November 2011
A delightful Christmas gift for young children.

A Virginia Lee Burton Treasury

Jennifer Minicus | 16 November 2011
It is never too early to begin teaching virtue.

The Cat’s Pajamas

Jennifer Minicus | 28 September 2011
A delightful book of idioms.

Dark Emperor & Other Poems of the Night

Jennifer Minicus | 09 September 2011
This delightful book of poems is a "must have" for classrooms and librairies.

In Search of the Perfect Picture Book

Jennifer Minicus | 28 July 2011
A good picture book is one an adult can read hundreds of times.

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Jennifer Minicus | 25 May 2011
Even a sick day can be fun when you spend it with friends.

The Empty Pot

Jennifer Minicus | 12 May 2011
This simple book about personal integrity rings true.

The Boy in the Garden

Jennifer Minicus | 02 May 2011
Sometimes the best distraction a child has is his own imagination.

Dave, the Potter

Jennifer Minicus | 07 April 2011
Another Caldecott winner...

Interrupting Chicken

Jennifer Minicus | 18 March 2011
This picture book won a Caldecott Award in 2010.

Pinkalicious

Clare Cannon | 17 February 2011
If only this book was as sweet as it looked.

The Quiet Book

Jennifer Minicus | 26 January 2011
Here is another of Amazon's best books of 2010...

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