Review: Snook Alone by Marilyn Nelson
Masterfully illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering, the story takes us to a faraway atoll in the Indian Ocean where Abba Jacob, a contemplative monk, spends his days in silence, prayer and work shadowed by his rat terrier Snook.
Farmyard Alphabet by Dahlov Ipcar
Fans of illustrator Dahlov Ipcar will be pleased to see that Islandport Press has recently published her newest book, Dahlov Ipcar’s Farmyard Alphabet.
Review: Tony Baloney by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Tony Baloney doesn’t mean to cause trouble. But what is a boy to do when smack in the middle of a brood of girls? The Baloneys are penguins, Macaroni Penguins, to be exact.
Review: Busing Brewster By Richard Michelson
Busing Brewster is a book about believing in one’s self, making friends across the barriers of race and the power of strong women in the lives of children.
Review: Clever Jack Takes the Cake
This book is an original fairy tale replete with classic characters and a noble message.
Review: Big Red Lollipop by Rukhsana Khan
A multi-cultural picture book about greed and temptation, set in North America about two sisters who are invited to a birthday party.
Review: It’s A Secret! by John Burningham
In It’s a Secret, young Marie Elaine is curious about where her cat Malcolm goes at night. One night, while coming downstairs to get a drink of water, she catches Malcolm, dressed to the nines, ready to slip out for the evening.
Trudy Ludwig: Bullying, Empathy, and Perspective
Trudy Ludwig is an award-winning author who specializes in writing children’s books that explore the colorful and sometimes confusing world of children’s social interactions.
Kids’ Christmas Books, 2010: For the Naughty & Nice
From nicely illustrated carols to tales for the naughty and nice, our holiday gift to you is this list of wonderful Christmas books.
Kids’ Hanukkah Books: One for Each Night
A list of Hanukkah books featuring all the typical elements: menorah, dreidel, latke, songs of the Maccabees and a visit from grandma.
