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…and I’ve got an adorable picture book to recommend commemorating this holiday.
A bird named Oscar is determined to keep love away. He tries everything he can think of, but some squirrels are determined to share their affection with him. That’s when he comes up with a brilliant plan – get a ferocious guard dog named Brutus. Oscar’s plan works, but does he really want to keep love away after all? This book is cute and clever, filled with adorably illustrated woodland creatures, gentle humor, and lots of heart.
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If you love pancakes and picture books, then this is the perfect book for you:
Topsy is planning a “Welcome Spring!” feast for her hibernating bear friend, LouAnn, who readers might remember from the prequel to this book, Dozens of Donuts. But, like LouAnn, Topsy runs into a bit of trouble. Each time she makes a stack of five pancakes “hot from the pan” the disappear! Who keeps eating them? Eagle eyes will spot who the thieves are before Topsy uncovers the mystery, but that doesn’t make the ending any less delicious. Brianne Farley’s cheerful illustration and Carrie Finison’s rollicking rhyme, complete with pancake-laden end papers, adorable woodland creatures, and themes of friendship, cooperation, and community, make Plenty of Pancakes a perfect read-aloud and the perfect addition to your bookshelf.
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A bird named Oscar is determined to keep love away. He tries everything he can think of, but some squirrels are determined to share their affection with him. That’s when he comes up with a brilliant plan – get a ferocious guard dog named Brutus. Oscar’s plan works, but does he really want to keep love away after all? This book is cute and clever, filled with adorably illustrated woodland creatures, gentle humor, and lots of heart.
Read this review on Goodreads and Amazon. Did you read and like this book? One of the best ways to support authors and illustrators is to post reviews for their books. Support an author/illustrator today by leaving a review on Goodreads or Amazon! What a fun holiday. I’m sure you’re not surprised to read that I have the perfect picture book recommendation to recommend for today:
Margaret (aka Ducky) knows all about ducks, so she shares duck facts with everyone she meets. That includes Marvin who is not so wild about hearing Ducky go on and on and on. In time, Ducky and Marvin both learn something new and find enough common ground to become friends. This book is so relatable! How often does a child become so excited about one topic that it becomes an obsession to the point that it annoys others? This story shows how “Ducky” both teaches and learns something in a day at camp and, as a result, gains a friend. Adorable illustrations and characters, plus themes of understanding, friendship, and acceptance make this book a winner!
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After moving to a new home, Spencer makes a friend. And then another. And another. But, to Spencer’s family and neighbors, these new friends are a bit unusual. They’re all plants. That doesn’t bother Spencer one bit. After all, he and his new friends understand each other perfectly. Jiarui Jiang’s choice of color palette is well-suited to depict the full array of Spencer’s foliage friends and perfectly pairs with Becky Scharnhorst’s charming text that is full of heart and light humor. Fans of friendship stories (or plants!) are sure to love BEST BUDS!
Read this review on Goodreads and Amazon. Did you read and like this book? One of the best ways to support authors and illustrators is to post reviews for their books. Support an author/illustrator today by leaving a review on Goodreads or Amazon! December 26th is the first day of the 12 days of Christmas. Some people celebrate with a partridge in a pear tree, but how does Santa celebrat? He must be tired after staying up all night delivering gifts to everyone else. Does he do anything special? Mac Barnett and Syndey Smith answer that question in:
In “the old days” the only thing Santa did that was special on Christmas was to sleep in an extra half hour? Poor Santa! That changes when a polar bear and some elves treat Santa to his very first Christmas, complete with a tree, lights, decorations, presents, and a feast. Much better! This adorably told picture book is full of adorable illustrations to match. I’ll be pulling this one out every Christmas from now on.
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This cumulative story tells the tale of a milk cow who receives several visitors on a cold night long ago. No matter how many visitors knock at her door, she and her guests make room for one more, even a newborn infant. Young readers will enjoy the repeated refrain, building tension, unique point of view, and darling illustrations in this Christmas story with themes of kindness and generosity.
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This story begins with a family of three who ponder how they will say hello to the new baby about to be born. But this is no ordinary about-to-be-a-big-sibling-themed book. Turn the page and the reader embarks on a trip around the world to learn how people say hello, from tipping your hat and saying “good day” in England to saying “buenos dias” or “Buenos noches” in Guatapé to signing in ASL to making a sign. Andrea Denish’s rhyming text and Bluebean’s bright, cheerful illustrations depicting a diverse cast of characters will keep readers turning the pages until they reach a sweet and celebratory conclusion. And, just when you think the story has ended, readers will find supplemental back matter that explores more about saying hello, plus a surprise illustration under the dust jacket (one of my favorite features in a picture book). Adorable book!
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This darling story about children creating art on their neighborhood streets perfectly captures the creativity and imagination of childhood play. Lyrical text and vibrant illustrations make this an engaging read aloud for a group or one-on-one. Highly recommend!
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Harold LOVES his hat. When he wears it, he knows he’s a special bear. So, when a crow swoops down and steals it, he’s understandably angry. He offers one trade after another, he begs and pleads, but the crow keeps all that Harold offers and doesn’t return his hat. I loved this book from beginning to end, from the adorably illustrated Harold on the cover inviting me inside, to the under-the-dust-jacket surprise illustration, to the sweet storyline that urged me to turn page after page, to the heartfelt resolution. This one gave me all the feels! Read this review on Goodreads and Amazon. Next, we have:
I’m with Harold. I don’t like it when the days get shorter and shorter “until it’s dark before playtime has even begun.” This sweet follow-up to Harold Loves His Woolly Hat has all the things I loved in the first book: adorable illustrations, an under-the-dust-jacket surprise illustration (check out that grumpy expression!), sweet lines of text and story themes (a bedtime story with a dab of kindness and hint of hibernation), and a heartfelt ending. Love it!
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About HeatherHeather is a busy wife and mom of five rambunctious children and one lovable pup They all provide lots of distractions, but oodles of inspiration. Sometimes the pictures and ideas in her head turn into her own children's stories, but she always makes time to read other people's books. Sometimes she reviews them here. Archives
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