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with emphasis on diverse characters, perspectives and ideas from publishers or authors that maybe you have not encountered some we actively sought out a book on a topic that was relevant to us or to expand our universe Audience: Baby – Kindergarten (and beyond!) Not Included Ones we enjoyed but I can’t remember (just keeping […]
Read MoreJanuary and February have been busy, so I know I am missing things, but for sure want to share reviews of some of the books we read this month! Mela and the Elephant by Dow Phumiruk and illustrated by Ziyue Chen Mela (‘may-la’) learns about kindness and empathy in this new simple fable set in […]
Read MoreWhat a delightful book! Stutson and Krampien have created a great rhyming story with emphasis on colors, sounds, fun descriptors all the while featuring different home and families than the usual white nuclear suburbia. There is an urban feel (high rises at night!), but still peaceful, positive and enjoyable to read. There is one picture […]
Read MoreWhat we are reading this week! Seattle-area author and illustrator, Dana Sullivan has created an great story about an imaginative boy, Mateo, who is hoping for a cape for his birthday. Sullivan’s illustrations really capture the little boy’s superhero cape plans as well as the series events leading up to his birthday. This story is […]
Read MoreMay I Come In? By Marsha Diane Arnold, illustrated by Jennie PohA simple story with vivid whimsical artwork that touches on correct grammar (may I vs can I—flashbacks anyone?), kindness and that it’s ok to be scared. My favorite part is the description of the rain – swish swish plish! This captures the sound and […]
Read MoreHu Wan and the Sleeping Dragon by Judy Young, illustrated by Jordi Solano Young and Solano have created a cohesive story, highlighting several key lessons and providing opportunity to learn more about a different time and culture, 16th Century Beijing. Solano’s detailed illustrations capture the seasons, spirit and tenor of the story’s setting. Young’s words […]
Read More#BeeisforBooks – instilling right (pint)-sized philanthropy in children. This year Bee wants to continue supporting families at Bailey Boushay. The What: Bee is for Books is about ensuring that all children have books of their own and removing a barrier to the critical adult child interaction of reading aloud and together. The Who: Families of […]
Read MoreRettie and the Ragamuffin Parade-A Thanksgiving Parade by Trinka Hakes Noble, illustrated by David C. Gardner This book is set in early 1900’s, near end of World War I. It is not a funny nor overly light-heated story given the state of affairs but at its core is an admirable, warm and kind girl, Rettie, […]
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