As many of us recall the tragic events that happened twenty-five years ago on September 11, 2001, we need to recognize that approximately 30% of the United States population was not yet alive when the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center happened and many more are too young to remember. So much changed after […]
Picture Books
HOOP DREAMS – a story of friendship and embracing differences
I have been eagerly waiting for the launch of this new book, and I am excited to be able to share it on Perfect Picture Book Friday. It was written by a dear friend and was inspired by one of her beautiful daughters. Title: HOOP DREAMS Author: Julia Wilder Banta Illustrated by: 1000 Story Books […]
Fantastic You – a special book of encouragement for all children!
It’s Read Your World Day and I want to share a wonderful picture book filled with joy and encouragement. FANTASTIC YOU by Danielle Dufayet (author) and Jennifer Zivoin (illustrator) Magination Press 2019 The story begins… There’s one special person I’m always with… Can you guess who? This beautifully written picture book shares […]
MousterWorks – Let’s Go to a Museum!
It’s time for a bookish field trip! Summer is a wonderful time to visit a museum where you can explore and stay cool. MousterWorks, written and illustrated by Angela C. Hawkins, (Gnome Road Publishing 2025) is the perfect picture book to read as you begin a museum adventure. Young mice, Cosette and Pépin, join Grand-mère […]
We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt – A Bookish Field Trip
We’re trying to spend time outdoors on these beautiful fall days and are excited to see the leaves on the trees changing colors. There are many great books featuring trees and leaves – here are three we enjoyed before we went on a leaf hunt: WE’RE GOING ON A LEAF HUNT By Steve Metzger […]