Hooray for Trucks! is a cute, rhyming picture book about bath time. If there’s anything I’ve noticed about kids who love machines and construction vehicles, it’s that they almost always seem to know all of their individual names and the very important jobs they have to do. This book contains a plethora of different vehicles,Continue reading “Hooray for Trucks!”
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Beatrice and Barb
BEATRICE AND BARB is so cute – a story of patience, perseverance, and going the distance for our friends. Beatrice wants a pet more than anything, and after some negotiating with her mother, she takes on the responsibility of a Venus fly trap. She soon discovers there is a lot to know about caring forContinue reading “Beatrice and Barb”
Flowers Are Pretty Weird!
Flowers Are Pretty Weird! is a fun non-fiction book about all of the surprising and unique things we don’t tend to realize about flowers. Right away I thought of the @bloedel_conservatory and how this would be perfectly paired with a little field trip there, as they currently have the corpse flower “Uncle Fester” on display. Continue reading “Flowers Are Pretty Weird!”
I Hope
I Hope by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard. What do you hope for your children? Your students? Your family? I Hope is all about the things we hope our children become, the people that they will be, and the way they will interact with others and the world around them. The version IContinue reading “I Hope”
In The Clouds
“Do you think clouds have memories? Can they remember the dinosaurs?” A book for the curious, the daydreamers, and both adults and children who obsess over kidlit illustration. Definitely check out more of Elly MacKay’s artwork – the photography of her delicate paper worlds is unique and entrancing. I borrowed this book from the library.Continue reading “In The Clouds”
CRIMSON TWILL Witch in the City
Crimson Twill may not be who you typically picture when you think of a witch. Instead of a pointy black hat and cape, she stands out in a polka-dot dress and red hat with a bow. Rather than cackling, she giggles and skips her way through life. She also is a small town witch, livingContinue reading “CRIMSON TWILL Witch in the City”
The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything
Looking for more biographies to add to your picture book collection? This #womeninstem book is a fantastic addition, following the story of Maria Mitchell, who pushed boundaries and challenged expectations to become the first woman astronomer, even having a comet named after her. This book isn’t a simple biography, but really dives into the inquisitiveContinue reading “The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything”
How to Promenade with a Python (and Not Get Eaten)
Did you know that reticulated pythons can grow to be the length of a school bus? That they have tiny belly scales that act similarly to having hundreds of tiny feet? Have you ever seen the word knickerbockers in a children’s book? How to Promenade with a Python (and Not Get Eaten) is a clever,Continue reading “How to Promenade with a Python (and Not Get Eaten)”
Sour Cakes
Ironically, Sour Cakes by Karen Krossing, is incredibly sweet! The story of a sister trying to help her younger sister through her dark and gloomy day, this book explores mental health, creativity, empathy, and kindness. Feeling sour and holding space for these emotions can be okay! And at the same time, feeling stuck in thatContinue reading “Sour Cakes”
Friends Are Friends, Forever
I was at first disappointed that I’d be posting about this book after Lunar New Year celebrations were over, but honestly, don’t let yourself be fooled into thinking this book is only for Lunar New Year. It’s gorgeous, it’s themes are so soul-touching, and I was so excited to show it to my students, manyContinue reading “Friends Are Friends, Forever”
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