I went to my local library and checked out every book I could find about Thanksgiving. I got about 20 books, but these four were the standouts. Have you read any of these? … [Read More...]
What You May Have Missed
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Part II of our Tales series is the beloved Goldilocks and the Three Bears. There are SO MANY different versions of this story, all with something to love. Because there are too many to choose from, I … [Read More...]
The Big Snow
You know that feeling of reverential hush when you wake up to fresh snowfall? The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader captures this perfectly. A Caldecott winner, this book conveys the quiet majesty and … [Read More...]
Freight Train, by Donald Crews
You Should Love It Because... It is so simply fascinating. It is a winner of the Caldecott medal, which means it is highly valued for the illustrations. In its simplicity of both word and picture, it … [Read More...]