What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? is here just in time to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month. The book by Eric Toda and Shay Fan features Ezra, a seven-year-old boy who LOVES making art but his unconventional pieces are not well received. If you have a child who marches to the beat of their own…
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Five Stories, the new book by Ellen Weinstein is a love letter to New York City and the immigrants who have shaped the Big Apple, the Great American Melting Pot. Five children from five different cultures and five different decades all grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York…
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Earth Day is the perfect time to read all about our beautiful planet! Here are some of our favorite Earth Day reads to enjoy with your family. (Earth Day falls on April 22 in 2024) Our Favorite Books For Earth Day 2024: The Ever Changing Earth- (Ages 4-8) 40 pages. *Once this book comes out…
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“We Could Fly” by Rhiannon Giddens is our pick for a poignant read for Black History Month. Based on a song by Grammy Award winner Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell, this delightful children’s book blends history, music, and imagination into a captivating tale. “We Could Fly” Synopsis: At a sparrow’s urging, a young girl feels a…
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Sumo Joe is my pick for Multicultural Children’s Book Day. 2024 Multicultural Children’s Book Day celebrates its 11th year on 1/25/24. Because “MCBD” is one of our favorite events, we are excited to participate for the 6th year in a row. This year I am thrilled to review Sumo Joe written by Mia Wenjen and Illustrated by Nat…
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The Tree and the River by Aaron Becker is a mesmerizing tale. It transcends traditional storytelling through its breathtaking illustrations. Becker, the Caldecott Honor- winning author known for his wordless picture books, continues to weave magic with his evocative visuals in this latest creation. Synopsis: In an alternate past—or possible future—a mighty tree stands on the…
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Happy Diwali! In honor of the Festival of Lights I am giving away a copy of one of my favorite children’s books Diwali In My New Home by Shachi Kaushik. Are you familiar with Diwali? Read on to learn about the holiday and for the chance to win your own copy of this heartwarming book.…
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“A Spider Named ITSY” by Steve Light is a charming spin on the well-known nursery rhyme. Read on if you are curious why the itsy-bitsy spider went up the waterspout! “A Spider Named ITSY” Synopsis: Everyone knows the rhyme “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.” We know about the climb up the waterspout, the washout, the return of…
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“Ten Word Tiny Tales: To Inspire and Unsettle” by UK Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho, is a creative collection of ten word “stories” designed to spark the imagination and inspire young writers to expand upon. “Ten Word Tiny Tales” Synopsis: Is it possible to spin a tale using just ten words? In this magnificent compendium, author and…
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5 Must Read Children’s Books for Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to share Latinx literature with your children. Children’s books have become increasingly diverse over the last few years but many children still do not have access to enough written word that speak to their experience. Diverse books are extremely…
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