Smile and Say Hi Do you have a child with social anxiety? This picture book written by Mary Jo Hazard is about a young boy that is fearful of initiating conversation with others. His parents encouraged him to “smile and say hi” but he would just run and hide. When upstairs in his room, he […]
Tu Youyou’s Discovery Finding A Cure for Malaria
Tu Youyou’s Discovery Finding A Cure for Malaria Tu Youyou’s Discovery Finding A Cure for Malaria is written by Songju Ma Daemicke and illustrated by Lin. This informative and fascinating nonfiction book tells the story of Tu Youyou. The story begins with Tu Youyou as a little girl growing up in China. She discovers a […]
DJ Funkyfoot Give Cheese a Chance
DJ Funkyfoot Give Cheese a Chance DJ Funkyfoot Give Cheese a Chance To the New Year is part of the Flytrap Files series written by Tom Angleberger and illustrated by Heather Fox. This book published by Abram Books is #2 in the DJ Funkyfoot series, It is a great sequel but also a stand-alone early […]
Lila Lou’s Little Library
Lila Lou’s Little Library Lila Lou’s Little Library A Gift From The Heart written by Nikki Bergstresser and illustrated by Sejung Kim is a heartwarming book about a young girl named Lila Lou who decides to build her own library. The story, which will be released on October 5th by Cardinal Rule Press begins with […]
The Adventures of Quintarus…Introducing My Big Biracial Family
The Adventures of Quintarus…Introducing My Big Biracial Family The Adventures of Quintarus written by Dr. Tracy Williams and illustrated by Abira Das is a wonderful book that celebrates diversity and differences. This cute rhyming book begins with the introduction of Quintarus, who is biracial. The book reads, “My dad’s skin is black. My mom’s skin […]
When Stars Are Scattered
When Stars Are Scattered When Stars Are Scattered written and illustrated by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed is an outstanding graphic novel and also a memoir of Omar’s childhood. In some bookstores, I believe some books choose you! This book chose me! While browsing in a lovely bookstore in Nantucket, I pulled this book off […]
Hi, It’s Me! I have ADHD
Hi, It’s Me! I have ADHD Adventurous Determined Hyperfocused Dreamer This is how author, Katelyn Mabry describes ADHD….. When I discovered Katelyn Mabry and her podcast, Journey with Me Through ADHD, I had to get this book! Hi, It’s Me! I have ADHD is a picture book based on the author’s personal history with ADHD. […]
Taking Up Space
Taking Up Space Taking Up Space written by Alyson Gerber is a powerful middle-grade book about body image, disordered eating, and friendships. Sarah loves basketball more than anything and is a huge part of her identity. It makes her feel good and in control until her body begins to change. All of sudden, she isn’t […]
Different Types of Picture Books
As a picture book lover, I wanted to write an article about the different types of picture books. It’s important to categorize when talking about specific goals and facilitating language and learning. For example, a wordless may work really well for a language sample and a nonfiction book can be ideal for a writing sample. […]
Paper Heart
Paper Heart Paper Heart by Cat Patrick is a middle-grade novel about a young girl named Tess who is working through the heavy grief of her best friend, Colette. This book, which is the companion to Tornado Brain, takes the reader through the perspective of Tess, who is struggling from the loss of her best […]
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