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
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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
7 Inspirational Quotes by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl is probably (if you twisted my arm….) my favorite children’s author. I’ve discussed my favorite books of his many times: The Twits and Other Favorites by Roald Dahl Roald Dahl Short Stories Roald Dahl’s Illustrator 1. “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are… Continue reading 7 Inspirational Quotes by Roald Dahl
The Twits and Other Favorites by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl is one of my absolute favorite authors (his illustrator, Quentin Blake, is one of my favorite illustrators, too). While I enjoy his more well known books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, he wrote for many audiences beyond children and in a variety of forms: poetry, short… Continue reading The Twits and Other Favorites by Roald Dahl