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

Fun Book News: Richard Scarry’s New Book and More

Lowly Worm is Back! Scarry’s Son Publishes Manuscript found in author’s Swiss chalet Loved seeing this interview on NPR with Richard Scarry’s son, Huck.  I’m sure this newly discovered book will be just as great as all of Scarry’s collection [check out my post on The World of Richard Scarry here.]  Lowly always makes us… Continue reading Fun Book News: Richard Scarry’s New Book and More

Kid Lit Blog Hop Christmas Extravaganza: 12 Days of Book Gifts

Mother Daughter Book Reviews and Youth Lit Reviews are hosting a fantastic Kid Lit Giveaway Hop – Holiday Extravaganza this week! Book bloggers will be linking up to host fun giveaways for the holiday season.  Check out our giveaway below and enter through the Rafflecopter, along with many, many more on the link list.  Merry Christmas… Continue reading Kid Lit Blog Hop Christmas Extravaganza: 12 Days of Book Gifts

Faux Paw by Julia Dweck

Julia Dweck’s latest heart warming book {Check out our review of Blucy here} is titled Faux Paw, and it is quite an endearing tale.  The illustrator, Walter Carzon, really brought to life the main character, Walden.  The illustration above reflects the whimsy and delight of Walden as he becomes the bear he always wanted to… Continue reading Faux Paw by Julia Dweck