By Joyce Dunbar and Illustrated by Debi Gliori Ages: 1-8 years old A cozy book about two bunny siblings talking about happy things at bedtime. Their sweet conversation makes small ordinary things feel magical and sleep feel like something children can look forward to. “What do you see in the corner?”, asked Willoughby. “I see Read More
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Book Review: Bounce Back: How to be a Resilient Kid
Bounce Back: How to Be a Resilient Kid >> By: Wendy L. Moss, PhD For ages: 8-12, best read as a family. Bounce Back: How to Be a Resilient Kid is a great resource for parents, even though the author wrote the book for kids. All our book photos link to our Amazon Associates store. Buying Read More
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse >> By Charlie Mackesy All Ages – best read aloud to younger children because of cursive font. Barnes & Noble Book of the Year 2020 #1 New York Times Bestseller The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is a small graphic novel of images with conversations, Read More
Green Hat, Blue Hat
Green Hat, Blue Hat >> By Sandra Boynton Ages 1-3 Summary: Three earnest animals and one misguided turkey learn colors and clothes. Marni’s comments: I confess–I’m not a Boynton fan. But I was doing a Zoom screening with a 2 ½ year old recently, and he was cracking up repeatedly while reading this book. I Read More
The Dogist Puppies
The Dogist Puppies >> By Elias Weiss Friedman All ages Marni’s summary and commentary: When I was growing up, we had a coffee table book that was all photographs of cats. When we were very lucky, my mom would pull it out and sit with me and my sister as we went through page by Read More
Stef Soto Taco Queen
Stef Soto, Taco Queen >> By Jennifer Torres Ages 8+ Summary: Estefania “Stef” Soto is itching to shake off the onion-and-cilantro embrace of Tia Perla, her family’s taco truck. She wants nothing more than for Papi to get a normal job and for Tia Perla to be a distant memory. Then maybe everyone at school Read More