-
9 Picture Books About Reindeer
We’re getting closer to Christmas! With so much more to do, I’ve got big plans for this weekend. Wrapping gifts, packing to head to my parents for a few days and cleaning up the house (how did it get so messy?)! But, before the holiday officially starts, check out these…
-
Four on Friday: Christmas Elves
Children’s books about elves are actually not as easy to find as you might think! There are a bunch that have been published by very small independent publishers or even self-published, but finding titles that are easily accessible for most people was a little difficult! Below is my list of…
-
Odd Dog Out
Synopsis: “It’s a dog’s life in the big, busy city, but there’s one lonely pup who doesn’t quite fit in. She behaves differently from the rest, sports rainbow in a sea of gray, and marches to the beat of her own drum. She’s one Odd Dog. Join Odd Dog as…
-
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Twas the Night Before Christmas actually titled A Visit from St. Nicholas was published anonymously in 1823. It was later attributed to Clement C. Moore in 1837 after he claimed ownership of the poem. Moore was an upstanding professor and it is said didn’t want something as “unscholarly” as a…
-
2020 CLEL Bell Shortlist
The 2020 CLEL Bell Shortlist was announced on December 9th and you definitely need to check out this great list of 25 picture book titles. The CLEL Bell Picture Book Awards “are an annual recognition of five high-quality picture books that provide excellent support of early literacy development in young…
-
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 1
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… I promise it’s not a partridge in a pear tree. For my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 1 you’ll receive: Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Christopher Willard & Daniel Rechtaschaffen (signed) My Grandma and…
-
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
I am stuffed full of turkey and tacos (it’s a family tradition). We have a big party on the Friday after Thanksgiving and this year hosted 24 people for tacos. With dietary specifications and restrictions, tacos are one of the best meals for people to pick and choose what they…
-
6 Picture Books About Getting a Haircut
I finally made an appointment and got my haircut yesterday! It’s been a hot minute since I got it cut this summer! I’m so bad about going on a regular basis. But, with a fresh cut, I was inspired to share 6 picture books about getting a haircut with my…
-
19 Favorite Picture Books of 2019
The end of the year always brings “Best of” lists and lists of favorites. And honestly, it’s a love-hate relationship I have at this time of year. I love learning about books that I may not have gotten to or heard about yet. But, I prefer to focus on sharing…
-
6 Picture Books to Celebrate National Button Day
Today is National Button Day! First founded in 1938 by the National Button Society to bring people together who liked to collect buttons as an organized hobby. I couldn’t help but add a few tongue-in-cheek titles to this fun list of button books! Buttons are a great way to play…
