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 […]
Beautifully Illustrated
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, […]
Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall
Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall, 2018 I just love the illustrations in this beautiful new book by Caldecott Medalist, Sophie Blackall. Hello Lighthouse transports readers to […]