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With their ability to inform, inspire, and enterta With their ability to inform, inspire, and entertain, books really do make the perfect gifts and 2021 has had some standout stories you are not going to want to miss! My 2021 GIFT GUIDE contains tales that will make the whole family giggle, stories that will empower kids to be their best selves, and nonfiction books that will both educate and engage. I hope you enjoy the list and find the perfect gift for a child in your family! Visit LIBRARYMOM.COM (link in bio @librarymombooks) for the complete HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE. Hurry, many of the books are on sale today!! Spot any of your favorites here or any that you want to check out?
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating in the U.S Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating in the U.S.!!! I hope your day is filled with family, food, and fun! In addition to a kick ball game, lots of cooking and eating, we will, of course, be squeezing in a few of our favorite Thanksgiving read alouds as well! How are you spending your Thanksgiving this year?
NEW BOOKS ALERT!!! With stories starring unlikely NEW BOOKS ALERT!!! With stories starring unlikely heroes performing brave deeds, engaging new holiday books, an uplifting tale about trying new things, and one stunning story celebrating a supportive community bursting with love and hope, I just know you are going to adore these new releases full of heart and humor as much as I do! Which one catches your eye? A big thank you to @randomhousekids for sharing these books with me. I can’t wait to tell you more about them! #RandomHouseKidsPartner.
This gorgeous book gave me goosebumps when I read This gorgeous book gave me goosebumps when I read it! The transformative power of food is so beautifully captured in this sweet story about a mother teaching her daughter to cook. Following her Paati’s treasured cookbook, Neela and her mother gather heirloom tomatoes to make a special sauce to share throughout the year. From the smells simmering from the pot, to the melodious clinking of her mother’s bangles as she stirs, to the savoring of that first bite, Neela relishes in the magical nature of this cherished family recipe. The description of food as an experience full of love and memories and even more importantly, as a great connector of people, is expertly conveyed both through the text and the stunning illustrations. Complete with recipes for Paati’s Tomato Sauce and Neela’s Tomato Chutney as well as fun facts about tomatoes and an author’s note, this book is a real standout! With Thanksgiving days away in the U.S., our family is looking forward to eating a few of our favorite dishes that connect us with our loved ones we won’t be able to see this year. I’m especially looking forward to recreating my aunt’s sweet potato casserole that reminds me of so many happy childhood memories. Does your family have any special recipes? For more of my FAVORITE BOOKS CELEBRATING FOOD, visit my AMAZON STOREFRONT (link in bio @librarymombooks). Don’t miss TOMATOES FOR NEELA by Padma Lakshmi @padmalakshmi; illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal @juanamartinezn; published by Viking Books for Young Readers @penguinkids, 2021
Just a friendly reminder to start putting those ho Just a friendly reminder to start putting those holiday books on hold at your library now, so that you have plenty of time to read them before the festivities begin! If you are in need of recommendations, I’ve got you covered! Visit LIBRARYMOM.COM (link in bio at @librarymombooks) to check out my winter holiday book lists including: NEW BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS 2021 BEST PICTURE BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS FUNNY CHRISTMAS BOOKS CHRISTMAS BOOKS FOR ROUGH AND TOUGH KIDS HANUKKAH BOOKS Spot any of your favorites here? Any that you are looking forward to checking out?
I shared my favorite Thanksgiving Read Alouds earl I shared my favorite Thanksgiving Read Alouds earlier this week, but THANKFUL is such an incredible new book, I have to give it its own spotlight. With its stunning 3-D illustrations and heartfelt message of gratitude, this enchanting story is a must-have. As a young girl makes a thankful chain and articulates a variety of things she appreciates in the world, readers will be inspired to reflect on all that they have to be grateful for as well. With its warm color tones and cheerful text, this book exudes a cozy feeling making it one you will want to revisit often. Whether read to inspire children to make their own thankful chains or as a comforting bedtime story, this is one you will not want to miss! Visit LIBRARYMOM.COM (link in bio @librarymombooks) for more of my favorite BOOKS ABOUT GRATITUDE and FAVORITE THANKSGIVING READ ALOUDS. Don’t miss THANKFUL by by Elaine Vickers @elainebvickers; illustrated by Samantha Cotterill; published by Simon & Schuster @simonkids, 2021 A big thank you to @simonkids for sharing this special book with our family in exchange for an honest review.
Any child who has ever struggled with reading will Any child who has ever struggled with reading will find a friend in this reassuring and captivating story that is essential for classrooms! Using comical illustrations, the author describes his journey to overcome the difficulties he faced when learning to read. His insecurity grew as the books he was given grew longer and more challenging. Though initially intimidated, his love of stories urged him to find strategies like breaking larger words into smaller words. Instead of feeling ashamed at the speed in which he read, he marveled in savoring the story and even became a storyteller himself. This book is so relatable and well-executed, it has become one of my favorites of 2021. Reading has not come easily to my son and he immediately felt comforted and inspired by this book. He especially loved the author’s “Slow Readers Hall of Fame” including Albert Einstein, William Shakespeare, and George Washington. Not only does this uplifting book encourage struggling readers, it gives others an inside view into how some of their classmates may be feeling and builds a sense of empathy. Have you read this one yet? Don’t miss A WALK IN THE WORDS by Hudson Talbot @hudson.talbott; published by Nancy Paulsen Books @penguinkids, 2021
While I love sharing brand-new releases, one of my While I love sharing brand-new releases, one of my favorite posts each month is KID PICKS, where my six-year-old daughter and nine-year-old son choose their favorite stories we read on repeat during the previous thirty days. In addition to the plethora of spooky tales we read in October, my kids gravitated toward a wide variety of books including a fascinating nonfiction story about the London sewers, a couple of cute kitten tales, an uplifting book about a community coming together, and, of course, a few laugh-out-loud funny books. Visit LIBRARYMOM.COM (link in bio @librarymombooks) for our full list of KID PICKS FOR OCTOBER 2021. While you are there, check out some of their past faves! What books are your kids or students currently reading and loving?
I know it is still early, but I’m so excited abo I know it is still early, but I’m so excited about this new Christmas story I just had to share it now! A CHRISTMAS TOO BIG is a special intergenerational story about a young girl and a Hispanic woman who discover the simple delights of the holidays. Feeling overwhelmed by the constant Christmas decorations, songs, cookies, and T.V. specials in her house, Kerry seeks solace outside where she runs into her neighbor Mrs. Flores. After helping her into her house, Kerry is intrigued by a Mexican tradition of creating flores de Navidad. Mrs. Flores shows her how to make the beautiful flowers while Kerry helps her connect with her family in Mexico through technology. It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of the holiday hustle and bustle and I love how this sweet story reminds us to slow down and reevaluate what is really important. I also adore how Spanish vocabulary is sprinkled in the text and a special tradition is shared between families. There are even instructions for kids to make the colorful flores de Navidad themselves! With its eye-catching artwork and meaningful message, this is an excellent choice for a holiday read aloud. It also serves as the perfect prompt for children to share their own holiday traditions. Have you broken out the holiday books yet or are you waiting until after Thanksgiving? Don’t miss A TOO BIG CHRISTMAS by Colleen Madden; published by Two Lions @amazonpublishing, 2021. A big thank you to @blue_slip_media for sharing this special story with our family in exchange for an honest review.
Full of humorous puns and positive messages, THE F Full of humorous puns and positive messages, THE FOOD GROUP series by Jory John and Pete Oswald is one of our favorites, so we were thrilled to read the newest installment THE SMART COOKIE! This playful story follows a sugar cookie who worries that she is crumby at school. When her teacher assigns homework to create something original, she tries a variety of projects and discovers that she loves to write. Watching her classmates present their own creations, she realizes that there are lots of different ways to be smart and it is okay to not be great at everything. This sweet and affirming tale is sure to resonate with many readers and help build their confidence and realize that they, too, are smart cookies in their own way! Have you read this series yet? Do you have a favorite? Don’s miss THE SMART COOKIE by Jory John @jory_john; illustrated by Pete Oswald @peteoswald; published by HarperCollins @harperkids, 2021 A big thank you to the publisher for sharing this special story with our family in exchange for an honest review.
We participate in our local food drive every year, We participate in our local food drive every year, but it was reading SATURDAY AT THE FOOD PANTRY that really helped my children better appreciate the importance of food pantries and open up a valuable conversation about food insecurity. In this impactful book, a young girl experiences a variety of emotions as she and her mother visit a food pantry for the first time. Ultimately, she learns that there is nothing wrong with needing help sometimes and that she too has the power to help through acts of kindness. An informative author’s note educates readers on the over fifty million people in the United States who struggle to consistently afford nutritious food. This can be due to illness, a lost job, or a number of other factors that are out of a person’s control. This affirming book teaches readers that there is no shame in visiting food pantries. As the author states, “Together, we can help one another go from hungry to hopeful.” This is a powerful and validating story that many need to hear. Don’t miss SATURDAY AT THE FOOD PANTRY by Diane O’Neill @dianeon3; illustrated by Brizida Magro; published by Albert Whitman & Company @albertwhitman, 2021 A big thank you to the publisher for sharing this special story with our family in exchange for an honest review.
NEW BOOKS ALERT!!! With brand-new holiday stories, NEW BOOKS ALERT!!! With brand-new holiday stories, an inspirational biography, a gorgeous tale of family illustrated by the late Jerry Pinkney, and so much more, I am beyond excited for these recent releases from @simonkids! Which one catches your eye?
WOW! Just when you think it’s impossible for a s WOW! Just when you think it’s impossible for a series to be any better, a book like this comes along and changes everything. AARON SLATER ILLUSTRATOR joins his friends Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Sofia Valdez in the QUESTIONEERS series with a heartbreaking and hopeful story that is simply magnificent. Aaron Slater is a creative, joyful boy whose dreams are dashed when he starts school and secretly struggles with dyslexia. While he tries to hide and blend in with his class, his new teacher is the first at school to really see him and in doing so gives him the help he needs. She encourages him to express himself the best way he can, through his art. From its powerful prose to its stunning artwork and inspiring storyline, this book is simply exquisite on many levels. I cannot recommend it highly enough! Don’t miss AARON SLATER ILLUSTRATOR by Andrea Beaty @andreabeatyauthor; illustrated by David Roberts @dr.illustration; published by Abrams Books for Young Readers @abrams, 2021 A big thank you to the publisher for sharing this special story with our family in exchange for an honest review.
November is Native American Heritage Month and our November is Native American Heritage Month and our family is celebrating by sharing books by and about Native American and Indigenous people. We hope you will join us in reading stories honoring this rich culture! Visit my Amazon Storefront (link in bio @librarymombooks) for more of our favorite books commemorating NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH. Spot any that you love or are excited to check out?
Happy Halloween!!! 🧡🎃 We are celebrating wit Happy Halloween!!! 🧡🎃 We are celebrating with one of our favorite books CREEPY CARROTS! We also have very exciting news….the dynamic team who brought us CREEPY CARROTS and CREEPY PAIR OF UNDERWEAR is releasing a new book CREEPY CRAYON August 23rd 2022!!! 💜💜💜 We can’t wait to read Jasper Rabbit's newest spooktacular adventure! Don’t miss the CREEPY TALES series by Aaron Reynolds @aaronreynoldsbooks ; illustrated by Peter Brown @peterbrownstudio; published by Simon and Schuster @simonkids
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