It was so much fun to see the level of enjoyment our daughter got from reading this book. She literally did not want to put it down. This magical tale delighted me as a a child, and it did the same for our daughter. Who wouldn’t love a book that celebrates being nice and yummy chocolate!
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I wanted to share a sweet book about love. Forever features a polar bear family and depicts the forever love that exists between parents and a child. The story is precious, and the illustrations in this book are lovely and enhance the text. This little gem would make a great Valentine’s Day surprise!
Although I enjoy cooking, I don’t traditionally review recipe books, but I am making an exception for Weelicious: 140 Fast, Fresh, and Easy Recipes. I love this cookbook! The recipes are easy and the results have been yummy for our entire family. Turkey Pesto Meatballs were a big hit as were the Peanut Butter and Jelly Breakfast Cupcakes. Highly accessible recipes that deliver delicious healthy food options make this recipe book a winner!
As the mother of a little girl who adores reading, the cover of this book immediately caught my attention. Then I started reading, and it did not disappoint. Isabella: Star of the Story is wonderful! Isabella discovers that a journey of discovery can be found in books. She jumps into a number of familiar tales within the story and takes the reader with her on quite an adventure. This is an imaginative tale enhanced by darling illustrations which would make a great read-a-loud.
Tap the Magic Tree is a wonderful interactive book that introduces little ones to the wonder of the changing of the seasons from the point of view of a single tree. This is a perfect book for a read-aloud that will delight as listeners are asked to clap, count, and so much more. Tap the Magic Tree is a gem!
Jason Chin writes amazing books about the world around us. Redwoods is a terrific book which incorporates fictional elements with non-fiction details. A little boy is waiting for a subway train while reading a book about redwoods. As he continues to read he enters the redwood forest to explore and learn. The illustrations in this book are outstanding and bring the text to life. This magical tale is a winner!
Dream Animals is an absolutely wonderful bedtime story. As each child in the story starts to slumber, he/she is met by a special dream animal who transports the child to a magical world of dreams. The rhyming text is well done, but the illustrations take center stage in this book. They are amazing. I found that I enjoyed lingering over each page to look at all the details as much as our daughter did. Dream Animals is a delight!
It was another great year of finding wonderful new books! Here are Once Upon a Storyville’s top ten finds for 2013:
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Looking for a picture book that is smart and funny…Here is a winner!
The Day the Crayons Quit is laugh out loud funny for children and adults. We LOVE this book! The book consists of letters from each of Duncan’s crayons explaining why each one of them feels a strike is necessary. Coupled with each letter is a picture which depicts how Duncan uses that particular color and provides support for the crayon’s argument. This books is clever and engaging. It has become a beloved favorite at our house.
Nothing beats a great picture book, and this one is one of my all time favorites!
I don’t think I can adequately express how much I love this book!!! The Museum is a terrific story that is masterfully illustrated. In the book a little girl goes on a visit to a museum and makes all sorts of wonderful discoveries. She quickly finds that different feelings are evoked by every piece of art she encounters. Ultimately, there is a blank canvas that catches her eye and she knows that it is now her turn to create.