I fell in love with Finding Wild when I first read it. It was lauded by a lot of picture book bloggers and Instagrammers that I follow, so it caught my eye. I hunted it down at my local bookstore, and I thought it was such a gem. It captured childhood and adventuring in a…
Category: Best Books for Kids
Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
Asian Culture Series: Asian Crafts and Activities
I’m excited to announce a quarterly series with Debbi Michiko Florence, author of the early chapter book series Jasmine Toguchi! We want to highlight Asian culture in a way that kids can relate to and that means … hands-on activities, food they can help prepare and eat, and a book list! We have crafted a…
10 Filipino Folk Tales
It’s interesting how few Filipino children’s books are available in the United States, despite being 1.1% of the population, numbering 4 million. Filipinos are the second largest self-reported Asian ancestry group after Chinese Americans according to the 2010 American Community Survey. I have a list of Filipino picture books created by illustrator Mika Song to…
6 Picture Books That Teach Word Concepts
I love picture books that teach and these 6 books do not disappoint. From compound words to alliteration to literacy, these books are a fun way to get kids exposed to word concepts. I’m giving away four of these picture books to four winners. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. Picture…
#BeatriceZinker #UpsideDownThinker GIVEAWAY
Disney-Hyperion sent me a copy to check out, and is partnering with me for a giveaway! I’m giving away a prize pack in celebration of Shelley Johannes’ debut chapter book, Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker, in collaboration with Disney Hyperion. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. It’s in stores now! Beatrice Zinker, Upside…
10 Picture Books Celebrating Korean Culture
Please welcome my guest blogger today, author and illustrator Aram Kim! Her newest book, No Kimchi for Me! is something that I can relate to as this is exactly how my oldest daughter, now 17, learned to love kimchi! No Kimchi for Me! by Aram Kim Yoomi hates stinky, spicy kimchi―the pickled cabbage condiment served…
7 Halloween Picture Books
Halloween is around the corner! I’m getting ready by giving away four of these fun Halloween picture books to four winners. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. What are your favorite Halloween books to read with your kids? Thanks for sharing! 7 Fun Halloween Picture Books Halloween ABC by Jannie…







