Category Archives: *Picture Book

All in a Day by Chihiro Takeuchi

Posted on February 7, 2023 by susanh579

All in a Day by Chihiro Takeuchi. Berbay Books, c2022, 2023. 9781922610546 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  By combining a look-and-find format with … Continue reading →

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When Mino Took the Bus by Simona Ciraolo

Posted on February 7, 2023 by kyurenka

            When Mino Took the Bus by Simona Ciraolo.  Flying Eye Books, 2022. 9781838740887 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Mino, a little chipmunk, … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Shadows by S C Manchild, illustrated by Sam Caldwell

Posted on February 6, 2023 by susanh579

Sneaky Shadows by S C Manchild, illustrated by Sam Caldwell. Berbay Books, c2020, 2022. 9781922610454 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  A guessing game … Continue reading →

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Snail Trail by Ziggy Hanaor, illustrated by Christos Kourtoglou

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Snail Trail by Ziggy Hanaor, illustrated by Christos Kourtoglou. Cicada Books, 2023. 9781800660311 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Not all who wander are lost, … Continue reading →

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How to Help a Friend by Karl Newson, illustrated by Clara Anganuzzi

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

How to Help a Friend by Karl Newson, illustrated by Clara Anganuzzi. Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536226676 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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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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Nubby by Dan Richards, illustrated by Shanda McCloskey

Posted on February 3, 2023 by susanh579

Nubby by Dan Richards, illustrated by Shanda McCloskey. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9780593381090  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Nubby is a stuffed rabbit … Continue reading →

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Calling the Wind by Trudy Ludwig,  illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi

Posted on February 3, 2023 by susanh579

Calling the Wind: A Story of Healing and Hope by Trudy Ludwig,  illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi. Alfred A. Knopf, 2022. 9780593426401 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like … 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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Grandma’s Farm by Michael Garland

Posted on January 29, 2023 by kyurenka

Grandma’s Farm by Michael Garland. Astra Young Readers, 2022. 9781635925838  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? When Grandma and Timmy go to visit the … Continue reading →

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