Category Archives: Kindness

The Umbrella by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

The Umbrella by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. Clarion Books, 2023. 9780358447726 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? It’s raining, and raining, and … Continue reading →

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Nila’s Perfect Coat by Norene Paulson, illustrated by Maria Mola

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Nila’s Perfect Coat by Norene Paulson, illustrated by Maria Mola. Beaming Books, 2023. 9781506485812 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Nila loved to go to … Continue reading →

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Kind Crocodile by Leo Timmers

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Kind Crocodile by Leo Timmers. Translated by Bill Nagelkerke. Gecko Press, 2023. 9781776574704 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Board Book What did you like about the book? Kind crocodile finds himself in the rescue … Continue reading →

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Cocoa Magic by Sandra Bradley, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard

Posted on January 29, 2023 by kyurenka

Cocoa Magic by Sandra Bradley, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard. Pajama Press, 2022. 9781772782646 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Daniel was only four when … Continue reading →

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The Box by Isabella Paglia, illustrated by Paolo Proietti

Posted on October 18, 2022 by kyurenka

The Box by Isabella Paglia, illustrated by Paolo Proietti, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2022. 9780802855923  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? When a … Continue reading →

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The Mouse Who Carried a House On His Back by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault

Posted on September 28, 2022 by susanh579

The Mouse Who Carried a House On His Back by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536216790 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about … Continue reading →

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The Notebook Keeper by Stephen Briseño, illustrated by Magdalena Mora

Posted on August 3, 2022 by susanh579

The Notebook Keeper by Stephen Briseño, illustrated by Magdalena Mora. Random House Studio, 2022. 9780593307052 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Noemi and her … Continue reading →

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How Kind! by Mary Murphy

Posted on August 1, 2022 by susanh579

How Kind! by Mary Murphy. Candlewick Press, 2002. 9781536224092 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 5 Format: Board book What did you like about the book? This is a cute book showing the power of spreading … Continue reading →

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The Cookie Maker of Marvin Road by Sue Lawson,  illustrated by Liz Anelli

Posted on February 17, 2022 by susanh579

The Cookie Maker of Marvin Road by Sue Lawson,  illustrated by Liz Anelli. Candlewick Press, c2020, 2021. 9781536219975 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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