Mary P.

  • Books for Giving 2011: Picture Books

    There have been so many wonderful picture books published in 2011 it is hard to make a list shorter than 20! I have compromised and made a list of 8 and also added links to two sites that have done an excellent job of reviewing their best picture book choices for 2011. Enjoy reading with… Continue reading

  • Let’s have a feast for 10!

    Enjoy picture books with your children — and each of the books below has a recipe that goes along with the story: It’s breakfast time. Enjoy classics like the wordless picture book Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomi DePaola and Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle with your child. Then head to the kitchen to cook up… Continue reading

  • What’s new in children’s picture books

    Ten Little Caterpillars by Bill Martin Jr. Bill Martin Jr. and Lois Ehlert team up to make a wonderful read aloud about nature and counting. Where will these ten little caterpillars venture to in the garden of life and what will happen to them?   Caveman, A B.C. Story by Janee Trasler Experience adventure, humor,… Continue reading

  • Here a blog, there a blog — keeping up on children’s literature

    Looking for ways to keep up on the latest in children’s literature? Here are five of our favorite blogs that can help you with that: Book Dads This blog by three dads highlights books that show fatherhood in a positive light. Book Dads includes book reviews, spotlights authors and interviews, gives advice and resources for dads to help promote… Continue reading