Beep, beep! Today I continue on my alphabetical journey through alphabet books. I just discovered a new book by one of my favorite children’s writers, but it only focuses on the letter B! B IS FOR BABY By Atinuke (author) and Angela Brooksbank (illustsrator) Candlewick Press 2019 Recommended for little ones and those who […]
A is for Animalia, Alphabeasties, and Alligators
It’s April 1st which means it’s the official kick off day for the A to Z Blog Challenge where bloggers use the alphabet to structure their posts. I’m focusing on Alphabet Books this year and I am surrounded by piles of ABC books. One problem is that most alphabet books start with the letter A […]
The A B C’s of Alphabet Books
The A B C’s of Alphabet Books A to Z Blog Challenge Theme Reveal Alphabet books have been a part of children’s reading experiences for hundreds of years. They began as horn books and have transformed through the years. They are intended to teach children to recognize letters and sounds in an entertaining way. Over […]
Who is Matilda Joslyn Gage?
March is Women’s History Month where we pay tribute to fearless women like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth, Cady Stanton, and Matilda Joslyn Gage. Wait, you’ve never heard of Matilda Joslyn Gage? Well, there’s a reason for that as you will learn while reading Born Criminal – Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist Written by Angelica Shirley […]
International Book Giving Day
Today is International Book Giving Day and I decided to go international this year. I’m packing up and taking these books to the El Faro Library in Nicaragua. As a bonus, I won the grand prize from the Multicultural Children’s Book Day twitter party! This diverse collection of books will got to […]




