I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree, written by Scott Bryan and illustrated by Emma Bryan, has a beautiful flowing rhyme, and the watercolor illustrations capture the freshness of nature. The opening illustration shows a tree trunk with a gaping hole, and rustic leaves litter the hole, probably as bedding for a creature. This pictureContinue reading “Book Review — I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree”
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A Reading for Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate, here’s Stories with Star reading I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie, written by Alison Jackson and illustrated by Judith Byron Schachner. It’s a retelling of “I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” like no other.
A Christmas-y Book Review (For November)
Hi, all. I know, the Christmas season isn’t here yet. But let’s face it, you see Christmas stuff everywhere now, and I’ve been guilty of browsing holiday bath products. Anyway, here’s my review of the book The Night Before Dog-mas, written by Claudine Gandolfi and illustrated by Karen Anagnost. It’s clever retelling of the classicContinue reading “A Christmas-y Book Review (For November)”
Hot Dog by Mark Sperring (Children’s Book)
Hi, all. Here’s a picture book to watch before summer vacation ends. It’s Hot Dog by Mark Sperring, illustrated by Sophie Corrigan. Imagine a hot dog turning into a loveable pet as Storytime Playtime reads us this story.
Book Review: Margaret’s Unicorn
I have a new book review posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog. It’s on Margaret’s Unicorn, a picture book by Briony May Smith. Click on the button to have a peek at a story about a girl and her baby unicorn.
Happy Resurrection Day!
Hello, you all. This day may be known as Easter, but most importantly, it’s a day to sing, reflect, and have joy in what Jesus did on this special day. His death and resurrection are His precious gifts to unworthy sinners like you and me, and He promises new life with Him, here on earthContinue reading “Happy Resurrection Day!”
Book Review: Grumpy the Gator by Melissa Henderson
Do you want to observe and learn about wildlife in a safe way? Grumpy the Gator, written by Melissa Henderson and illustrated by Mark Brayer, shows us how. I wrote a review on this picture book, and it’s posted on Story Warren’s site. Click on the link below to read more.
Book Review: The Hundred and One Dalmatians (Picture Book)
You may have read the original The Hundred and One Dalmatians (I’ve listened to the audiobook version myself. It’s good, by the way.), but did you know there’s a picture book version for five to eight-year-olds? Check out my review on this book, featured on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog.
Happy Valentine’s Day, You All
May you have a fun day today, spending it with friends and loved ones. Here are a few picture books, read by various YouTubers, that celebrate the holiday of love. Not just romantic love, but all kinds of love. Here Comes Valentine Cat, written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Claudia Rueda “I know he’sContinue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day, You All”
The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing: A Review
Hi, friends. Here’s a book that’s fitting for winter, especially if you’re a fan of huskies and malamutes. It’s The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing by Pam Atherstone. It’s about a little girl who’s terrified of wolves. Her uncle stops by with his sled dogs, and one of them has a cut paw. She’s scared ofContinue reading “The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing: A Review”
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