Best 10 Picture Books My 4 Year Old Loves

  As an avid book lover and English teacher, I have a boatload of book opinions. I love reading, reviewing, and discussing all types of books, especially children’s books.  So, when my first son was born, I knew we would have fun building a library.  Each night we read (I should clarify: he doesn’t read… Continue reading Best 10 Picture Books My 4 Year Old Loves

Mo Willems: Elephant & Piggie

  Mo Willems website We (my 4 year old and I) only recently found Elephant & Piggie because my mother,  a kindergarten teacher, gave us a copy that her class enjoyed.  We have a copy of Knuffle Bunny as well as a Pigeon book which are also whimsical books by Willems.  But.  My 4 year… Continue reading Mo Willems: Elephant & Piggie

Bookworm’s Lit Gifts

  As the end of the school year approaches, many parents, teachers, and colleagues are trying to find fun little surcies (surprises) to give as gifts.  Of course, I love books and giving themed gifts wanted to share some of my favorite lit gifts!   BabyLit is an absolute favorite shop of mine; I love… Continue reading Bookworm’s Lit Gifts

Book Blast: Tale of the Messed Up Talent Show

About the Book Title: Tale of the Messed Up Talent Show (Madison and GA – My Guardian Angel) Author: Melissa Perry Moraja Publication Date: November 15, 2013 Publisher: Independent – Melissa Productions Inc. Number of pages: 156 Recommended age: 6-12     Summary Madison Wunderkind is a sweet, honest girl, who always seems to find… Continue reading Book Blast: Tale of the Messed Up Talent Show

The World of Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry was one of children’s literature’s most loved author and illustrator with his charming characters and detailed illustrations. A quick look at his biography and publication list really blew me away; I didn’t realize how many books he’d actually written and illustrated. I just love the detailed and human expressions of his characters as… Continue reading The World of Richard Scarry