• Reviews

    #blogbookaday: Warbler Wave

    Summary:  “Discover the magic—and the science—behind the migration of warblers with this stunning photographic picture book from the award-winning author and photographer of Raindrops Roll, Best in Snow, and Full of Fall. The migrating warblers have arrived, to feed and preen, to refuel and rest before continuing on their amazing journey of thousands of…

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    #blogbookaday: Marigold Bakes a Cake

    Summary:  “Marigold the cat loves Mondays, for that is when he bakes cakes! With his favorite recipe in front of him, he rolls up his sleeves and gets down to it. He whips up egg whites . . . Easy. He adds a cup of milk . . . Peasy. The…

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    #blogbookaday: Watch Out, Snail!

    Summary:  “This gorgeously illustrated picture book showcases the native Powelliphanta snail on its perilous nighttime hunt. A little-known New Zealand creature, the Powelliphanta is not at all like your average garden snail. It is huge, handsome and carnivorous! This story teaches children about the circle of life within nature.” (Taken from…

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    #blogbookaday: My Pillow Keeps Moving!

    Summary:  “A lonely man tries to buy a pillow . . . and ends up with a new best friend in this silly and sweet doggy tale, perfect for fans of Officer Buckle and Gloria . Dogs make good pillows, don’t they? A clever pup ends up in a cozy home, and she’ll…

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    #blogbookaday: The Book No One Ever Read

    Summary:  “What if books want to be read as much as we want to read them? This is certainly true of our young hero in The Book No One Ever Read. Morry, a young book, is tired of standing still on a shelf amid dignified first editions, and yearns for the excitement…

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    #blogbookaday: Hooked

    Summary:  “A boy and his dad discover all they have in common on a fishing trip in Hooked, a sweet picture book about father-son bonding by Tommy Greenwald with illustrations by David McPhail. Joe loves fishing. He loves watching the water and looking at the sky, he loves the peacefulness, and…

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    #blogbookaday: The Field

    Summary:  ““Vini! Come! The field calls!” cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community—family, friends, and the local fruit vendor—for a pickup soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running—bearing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport. “Friends versus friends”…

  • Lists

    Funny Booklist Recap

    Funny Book Recap  Laugh Out Loud: 10+ Funny Titles for Ages 3-7 Laugh Till Your Stomach Hurts: 15+ Funny Titles for Ages 8-12 Laugh Often: 13+ Funny Titles for Ages 13 and up Funny & True: 10+ Nonfiction Titles for Readers Who Like Funny Books

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    #blogbookaday: That's NOT How You Do It!

    Summary:  “Lucy knows how to do everything. She knows how to eat with a spoon and fork, play the xylophone, paint elephants – and lots more besides! All her friends ask her for help if they need to know the right way to do something. When Toshi arrives, Lucy thinks he…