I am not sure if I have mentioned that I love children’s books and that I taught Preschool for years. I still buy children’s books that I think are great and love sending them as gifts, so when I come across a children’s author, I think it is important to share! Kinscherf is a grandfather … Continue reading The Baker’s Patio written by Ron Kinscherf and illustrated by Holly Brogaard
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Spider…The Celebrity by S. D. Burke
This is a witty preschool picture book that children and adults will enjoy. Spider believes himself to be a celebrity, after all, everyone that sees him screams his name! Spider really just wants to be left alone and absolutely does not want to sign autographs. Burke has written a delightful story and the illustrations are … Continue reading Spider…The Celebrity by S. D. Burke
Playdough Palooza! by S.D. Burke
As a children’s educator for 27 years, I can say that this is a great book for fun and learning! Complete with a recipe for homemade playdough as well as a list of tools to use (all items we have in our homes), this book is a must-have for preparing your child as early as … Continue reading Playdough Palooza! by S.D. Burke
The 12 Dinos of Christmas by Hannah Johnson and Holli Lutes
This is a darling Christmas book! With wonderfully fun and cheerful illustrations, the authors have re-written the classic 12 days of Christmas song so that each day a friend gives dinosaurs. The rhythm of the song is still in place, even if at times the names of the various dinosaurs are hard to pronounce. For … Continue reading The 12 Dinos of Christmas by Hannah Johnson and Holli Lutes
An Omelet For Evan by Sheri Wall
Sheri Wall has written a book that encourages children to participate in what they eat. She does a great job of writing about a Mother who knows that if she gets her child to “buy into” the decision, the empowerment and ownership the child feels will encourage self-confidence. The text provides education on making healthy … Continue reading An Omelet For Evan by Sheri Wall
Who Will Take Care of Bernard? by Jacinda Timmerman
Bernard is a baby duck. He has been sold to a little boy who is very excited to have a duck because he has a pond in his yard. Bernard goes through a period of adjustment brought on by moving and leaving his family behind but does so with grace and strength. Bernard then begins … Continue reading Who Will Take Care of Bernard? by Jacinda Timmerman
Is A Worry Worrying You? by Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz
What if we could give people the tools to deal with “worry” at an early age? Imagine how much healthier the world would be, how much happier and how adept they would be at problem solving! This book is a perfect place to start. The authors do a fine job of defining worry and its … Continue reading Is A Worry Worrying You? by Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz
Rocket Bye by Carole P. Roman
Love this book! Who would not want to take a magical ride on a rocket at bedtime. The writing is superb and simply could not be better. I cannot imagine a child not getting totally into this story. There is enough factual information to make it educational with Saturn’s rings and various constellations. Even though … Continue reading Rocket Bye by Carole P. Roman
Watermelon Madness by Taghreed Najjar
A delightful story about Noura, a little girl who loves watermelon. Noura eats watermelon all the time. She loves watermelon and does not want to eat anything else. One night she finds a watermelon, decides it is just for her, and that she will eat the entire watermelon by herself. The illustrations are very fun, … Continue reading Watermelon Madness by Taghreed Najjar
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