Mom’s big day is right around the corner and the picture books I’ve compiled will make her day. But the great thing about these books is the subject matter will likely keep the celebration on-going throughout the rest of the year.
Did My Mother Do That?, by Sharon Holt, and illustrated by Brian Lovelock, celebrates the [...]

Springtime brings about a variety of interesting weather. It also brings the renewal season full of blossoms and planting. Here is an assortment of books on this subject that will entice and teach children of all ages.
Science Kids: Weather, by Caroline Harris, has the typical bright photos and teachable illustrations that Kingfisher is so well [...]

Here is the last review celebrating Poetry Month and I’ve collected some outstanding poetry picture books that showcase rhythm and rhyme in story form – and the languid liquidity of word usage.
The first two books are filled with serious and glorious poems. A Mirror to Nature:  Poems About Reflection, by Jane Yolen, and photographed by [...]

It’s Spring and there are baby animals everywhere. So why not celebrate this renewing season with books about animals? Most of these new publications are about pets, and are picture books. But, I’ll begin with some great fiction books geared for ages eight and older.
A Dog Called Kitty, by Bill Wallace, is told through Ricky’s [...]

Let’s go on a ride somewhere in a car, boat or train. Here are some great new picture books that will help your youngster understand our many modes of transportation.
Little Boat, by Thomas Dosherty, has a tiny tugboat exploring the wide open spaces of the ocean. He encounters many dangers and exciting friends as he [...]

Valentine’s Day is the best kind of holiday to celebrate love and friendship. Here is a list of some great picture books that boast and toast to perfect relationships. All of these books are good for ages four through eight.
Puppy Love: The Story of Esme and Sam, by Gillian Shields, and illustrated by Elizabeth Harbour, [...]

It’s an exciting new year and here are some great books to help with personal improvement and goals that are good for all ages. I’m also including winter picture books that are good for ages 4 and up, except for the last book that is geared for ages 9 and up.
I’m always looking for books [...]

Do you ever wonder about the rest of Humpty Dumpty’s family? Or how about a Cajun version of the Three Little Pigs? Here are some familiar children’s picture book tales – only with a twist. These books are good for ages 3 through 8.
Let’s start with The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark [...]

If you live in Northern Utah, you’ll wonder what happened to fall after experiencing the snowfall this mid-week. But this week’s review celebrates “Signs of Fall” as well as interesting weather during this time of year through picture books that are good for ages 4 through 8.
Leaf Trouble, by Jonathan Emmett, and illustrated by Caroline [...]

Kids are always on the lookout for great fiction books to read – and parents and teachers are always on the lookout for great fiction books to read aloud.   Below are some out-standing books of several genres that will have all readers turning pages faster than thought possible!
Let’s first begin with four historical fiction [...]