The Children’s Book Review | February 6
boo·ka·raz·zi: A freelance blogger who pursues celebrities who read books, to create posts that promote children’s literature.
As announced on Instagram by Kylie Jenner (and reported just about everywhere online) on February 4, 2018, Jenner gave birth to a baby girl—her first child with boyfriend Travis Scott. Congratulations! She shared a poignant video that chronicled her pregnancy that has since gone viral, of course. And wouldn’t you know it, at nine minutes and 1 second we spotted these glam and love-filled picture books resting on a white floating shelf . . .
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
Written by Jo Witek
Illustrated by Christine Roussey
Publisher’s Synopsis: Sometimes my heart feels like a big yellow star, shiny and bright.
I smile from ear to ear and twirl around so fast,
I feel as if I could take off into the sky.
This is when my heart is happy.
Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside. With language that is lyrical but also direct, toddlers will be empowered by this new vocabulary and able to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this unique feelings book is gorgeously packaged.
The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.
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Ages 2-4 | Publisher: Harry N. Abrams | 2014 | ISBN-13: 978-1419713101
I Love My Mom
Written and Illustrated by Anna Walker
Publisher’s Synopsis: Just in time for Mother’s Day, Ollie celebrates all the things he loves about his mom. This sweet young book will be a hit with mothers and children of all ages.
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Ages 2-6 | Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers | 2010 | ISBN-13: 978-1416983187
Mary Had A Little Glam
Written by Tammi Sauer
Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Publisher’s Synopsis: This little Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashion-forward Mary helps some of childhood’s most beloved characters go glam. From the kid who lives in a shoe (and dons some fab footwear, too) to Jack, who breaks his crown but gets a great new one, Mary’s school friends look fantastic in their finery. But are they now too well dressed for recess? Not to worry—Mary always shows her flair for what to wear!
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Ages 3-7 | Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books | 2016 | ISBN-13: 978-1454913931
Guess How Much I Love You
Written by Sam McBratney
Illustrated by Anita Jeram
Publisher’s Synopsis: I love you right up to the moon — and back.” The cherished story of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare as they playfully vie to express their love for each other has been a favorite of children around the globe for nearly twenty years. Now it’s available in a beautifully designed big board book to share over and over again.
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Ages 1+ | Publisher: Candlewick | 2013 | ISBN-13: 978-0763670061
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