Best picture books for kids including Caldecott and other award winning books for children.
Please welcome author Laura Sassi who has a new picture book out! We are giving it away (see Rafflecopter at the bottom) and she also has a list of Best Bedtime Books to share! Goodnight Manger by Laura Sassi, illustrated by Jane Chapman Imagine how baby Jesus must have slept on that busy winter night…
It’s my turn for Picture Book of the Day and Halloween is on my mind. I found four great monster picture books that all have an educational slant. That’s right! Monsters can be very educational! What is your favorite Halloween monster picture book? Please share! Halloween Monster Picture Book of the Day Monster Trouble! by…
Censorship makes me angry (but many things do) and it tends to make me go on the offensive. Instead of my diatribe, I found some words of wisdom by authors on how to handle censorship. Censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance. Most of the censorship I see is fear-driven. I…
This collection of picture books shows some of the many ways people have immigrated in recent times to a new country including the United States. I have chapter books on immigration at the turn of the century that our 4th grade uses and a book list of undocumented immigrants if you want to explore this theme…
I’m glad that PickyKidPix knows how to use power tools. It started with a woodshop class in middle school, and then she progressed to assembling her own furniture from Ikea. The Ikea projects included a bed, desk, desk hutch, TV console, and bedside table. This is the Mesopotamia Throne Project Inspiration Photo. When it came time…
I’m so happy that our Picture Book of the Day group is commencing again after a summer hiatus. We’ve started this week and it’s my turn today. I’ve selected three adventurous dog picture books for you today. How about you? What are your favorite dogs in children’s books? Please share! Hudson in Provence (A Paris-Chien…
It’s not easy when your best friend moves away. I found three picture books that might help a child in this dilemma but I’d love to add more books to this list. What am I missing? Thanks for your help! 11 Books for Kids When Their Best Friend Moves Away Sourgrass by Hope Lim,…