Favorite Nonfiction Books 2024 so far…
Nonfiction picture books are an excellent way to teach children about the world around them and these new 2024 releases are truly exceptional. From remarkable […]
Beautifully Illustrated
Best Books 2022
Deciding which books make it on to my Best Picture Books List at the end of each year is no easy task. Ultimately, the books […]
2022 Youth Media Award Winners!
Every year, I anxiously count down the days until the Youth Media Awards presented by the American Library Association that celebrate exquisite storytelling and outstanding […]
Beautifully Illustrated Books 2020
At the end of January, the American Library Association announces the most prestigious books from the year before. While I love all of the awards […]
Beautifully Illustrated Books 2019
With so many beautifully illustrated books this year, I do not envy the Caldecott Committee who is charged with awarding the artist with the most […]
Kid Picks April 2019
This month our family enjoyed a myriad of books with our favorites ranging from our typical silly stories to easy readers, and even a beautifully […]
Carmela Full of Wishes by Matt de la Peña
Carmela Full of Wishes by Matt de la Peña ; illustrated by Christian Robinson, 2018 (Ages 4 – 10) When you have two powerhouses of […]
Caldecott Medal Winners 2019
Each year the Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. This year’s winners are simply […]
Beautifully Illustrated Picture Books 2018
I have been blown away by the incredible artwork we have seen in 2018. Each year the Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist […]
Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora, 2018 (Ages 4 – 8) Not only is Thank You, Omu! a wonderful story about generosity, community, and kindness, […]