Library Mouse introduces the reader to an adorable little mouse named Sam who lives behind the children’s reference book section at the library. Sam loves his life living at the library and reads and reads and reads. After enjoying a wide variety of books, he decides to write [...]
Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! (Hardcover)
By (author) Dr Seuss, Jack Prelutsky, Lane Smith
Based upon the notes of the late Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, this book was completed by Jack Prelutsky and Lane Smith. As a Dr. Seuss fan, I was pleased that the book really “feels” like a Dr. Seuss tale. The reader is [...]
Ish is another gem written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Deceivingly simple text and pictures provide a powerful message in this follow up to The Dot. Ramon loves to draw more than anything else in the world until his brother makes a mean spirited comment about his [...]
Iggy Peck, Architect (Hardcover)
By (author) Andrea Beaty
Creativity and self expression are celebrated in Iggy Peck, Architect. Iggy Peck is a little boy who loves to build. Part of the charm of his creations lies in the nontraditional building supplies he often utilizes. When he reaches the second grade trouble strikes. His spirit appears [...]
Mars Needs Moms! (Hardcover)
By (author) Berkeley Breathed
Personally, I had no idea that the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of Bloom County and Opus wrote children’s books. This one was given to me for my first Mother’s Day. It is a delightful celebration of the special love between parent and child. A little boy who does [...]
Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden (Hardcover)
By (author) Edith Pattou
Beautiful pictures coupled with simple text provide a powerful message. Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden highlights the impact and influence teachers have in helping children to grow. Mrs. Spitzer is a teacher and is given a packet of seeds at the beginning of the year by the principal. The [...]
The Dot (Irma S and James H Black Honor for Excellence in Children’s Literature (Awards)) (Hardcover)
By (author) Peter H. Reynolds
The Dot is perhaps my favorite picture book of all time. The Dot introduces us to Vashti a little girl who is not very eager about art class. Her art teacher encourages her [...]
