October 16, 2018
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In the Middle of Fall by Kevin Henkes In the Middle of Fall, written by Henkes and illustrated by his wife, Laura Dronzek, reads like a lovely poem to the experience of Fall. The first pages read, In the middle … Continue reading
August 17, 2018
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The Big Umbrella was cowritten by a mother-daughter team, Amy June bates and Juniper Bates. The two were inspired by sharing an umbrella in a rainstorm. The Big Umbrella is a sweet, wrap-its-arms-around-you book with limited text, lovely clear illustrations and … Continue reading
June 20, 2018
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Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Amberley Monsters are fascinating and scary for kids. Monsters can be in a dark closet, under the bed or in any unexplored, dark spot. Usually, the idea of monsters is fun or exciting, … Continue reading
April 16, 2018
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Not Norman: A Goldfish Story by Kelly Bennett A young boy wants a pet. He wants a pet he can play and snuggle with. When he gets a goldfish in a bowl named Norman he is really disappointed. “All Norman … Continue reading
February 12, 2018
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Mine!, by Susie Lee Jin, is a seemingly simple book talking the big concept of sharing. Sharing can be difficult for preschoolers – and for the rest of us depending on the occasion and the item to be shared. Years ago, … Continue reading
December 14, 2017
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A Bear’s Year by Kathy Duval and Gerry Turley is a book about seasons and about a mother teaching her young about their world. It is also a book about hibernation without ever mentioning the word. It is not a holiday … Continue reading
November 20, 2017
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Stack the Cats by Susie Ghahremani Last time I reviewed Ernest, the Moose Who Doesn’t Fit and noted that it was a good book for expanding preschool and early grade school math concepts beyond counting. Stack the Cats is another … Continue reading
July 30, 2017
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Ernest, The Moose Who Doesn’t Fit, by Catherine Rayner Ernest is an endearing moose who is so large he doesn’t fit on the pages of his own book. “Luckily, Ernest is also a very determined moose. He’s not going to … Continue reading
July 3, 2017
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If You Plant a Seed, by Kadir Nelson This larger-than-usual picture book has sparse text and illustrations that are large, dramatic, and wonderfully realistic. But those few words carries a big message. Two friends – mouse and rabbit – plant … Continue reading
March 17, 2017
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Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner We haven’t had much snow this winter in Minnesota, so we need a book about snowmen. This story begins when a small child notices a snowman outside who changed overnight. It was drooping on one side, it’s hat … Continue reading
