There Are No Bears in This Bakery - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Okay, so it's not Friday. But, I accepted my daughter's request to "play hooky" and went skiing. Unfortunately, that meant this post...
I Just Like You - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
What an emotionally caustic environment our country has become. It seems that there is one tragedy after another. A sad place to be...
Polar Bear Island - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF and Giveaway
Part of my family immigrated from Lebanon. While I've personally never been a true immigrant, my father was in the Amy. We moved every...
Mrs Mole, I'm Home - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Review of humorous picture book about Mr. Mole's convoluted adventure to find his way back home.
The Picture Book Buzz - Scholastic "Nature's Children Animals in Danger!" Series
Review of "Nature's Children Animals in Danger!" by Scholastic. A beautifully constructed series that would make a great addit
Three Winter Themed Picture Books to Wrap up 2017
As the final post for 2017, I want to share three beautifully illustrated picture books that touched my heart. Each one involves winter,...
A Loud Winter's Nap - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
When I first decided to write a PPBF post on this book, I didn't realize how often my life imitates art. Instead of getting right to it,...
The Picture Book Buzz - Scholastic National Park Series
If you know me, or have looked around my website, you'll guess that I love spending time outdoors. I have hiked, camped, and explored...
Mice Skating - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF (Plus Giveaway)
The days are getting shorter and cooler. The trees are bathed in glorious colors. Pumpkins are in the stores and every food item...
The Antlered Ship - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF (Plus Giveaway)
Besides the house that I swear was haunted, one of my most memorable babysitting moments revolves around the question - WHY? My 15-year...