Category Archives: Concepts

First Words Farm: Sheep or Cow? by Lenka Chytilova, illustrated by Veronika Zacarova

Posted on December 3, 2021 by susanh579

First Words Farm: Sheep or Cow? by Lenka Chytilova, illustrated by Veronika Zacarova. Albatros, 2021. 9788000061375 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Board book What did you like about the book? Part of a series (First … Continue reading →

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First Words Opposites: Big or Small by Lenka Chytilova, illustrated by Veronika Zacarova

Posted on December 3, 2021 by susanh579

First Words Opposites: Big or Small by Lenka Chytilova, illustrated by Veronika Zacarova. Albatros, 2021. 9788000061351 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Board book What did you like about the book? Part of a series (First … Continue reading →

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Rainbows in Bloom: Discovering Colors with Flowers by Darroch Putnam & Michael Putnam

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Rainbows in Bloom: Discovering Colors with Flowers by Darroch Putnam & Michael Putnam. Phaidon, 2021. 9781838662981 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Board Book Genre: Concept What did you like about the book? I love … Continue reading →

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100 First Words by Lauren Crisp, illustrated byThomas Elliott

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

100 First Words by Lauren Crisp, ilustrated byThomas Elliott. Tiger Tales, 2021. 9781680106879 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Board Book Genre: Concepts What did you like about the book? This little board book showcases … Continue reading →

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Can You See Me? by Gökçe Irten

Posted on October 24, 2021 by susanh579

Can You See Me? by Gökçe Irten. Kids Can Press, c2020, 2021. 9781525308376 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? An unseen narrator addresses readers … Continue reading →

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Opposites Abstract by Mo Willems

Posted on October 22, 2021 by susanh579

Opposites Abstract by Mo Willems. Hyperion Books for Children, 2021. 9781368070973 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Mo Willems is a genius. He just is. In … Continue reading →

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Plants: Words of the World and Animals: Words of the World, illustrated by Motomitsu Maehara

Posted on July 26, 2021 by susanh579

Plants: Words of the World and Animals: Words of the World, illustrated by Motomitsu Maehara. Blue Dot, 2021. 9781736226438, 9781736226445 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Board book Genre: Picture book What did you … Continue reading →

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Counting Creatures by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Sharon King-Chai

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Counting Creatures by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Sharon King-Chai. Dial Books for Young Readers, 9780593324530, 2020 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre: Concept book (counting) What did you like about the book? This book is … Continue reading →

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Black Cat, White Cat by Silvia Borando

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Black Cat, White Cat by Silvia Borando. Candlewick, 2020. 9781536216035 Format: Board Book Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre: Animals/concept What did you like about the book? A concept board book with an actual story … Continue reading →

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Numbers: Canticos Bilingual Firsts by Susie Jaramillo

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Stephanie Tournas

Numbers: Canticos Bilingual Firsts by Susie Jaramillo. Encantos, 9781945635328, 2021 Format: Board book Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 What did you like about the book: A fun numbers lift-the-flap story in Spanish & English. … Continue reading →

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