Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is a classic children’s book. This is a picture book and it is easy to read. Having finally read it as an adult, I have no idea why this book is so celebrated. Where the Wild Things Are is about a boy, who was sent to bed… Read More »
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White with pictures by Garth Williams is a classic children’s book, originally published in 1952. This book contains only a few illustrations inside the book, but I would not consider this a picture book. Charlotte’s Web is about a lucky pig, who was saved by a little girl, named Fern, who… Read More »
My Pen by Christopher Myers is a children’s picture book that encourages readers to use their imaginations. The story celebrates the colloquial “power of the pen.” The drawings of people are realistic and amazing. This is a great book for parents of young artists and teachers, who want to read a book as inspiration to… Read More »
The Crocodile Who Didn’t Like Water by Gemma Merino is about more than what the title suggests. The crocodile, who didn’t like water, wanted to play with his brothers and sisters, but they loved to play and swim in the water and he did not. He loved to climb trees, but they did not. His… Read More »
Have you seen young children play indoors by making a mess all over the place? Then, you have witnessed the “Krazees” in action. That is what the book, The Krazees, is describing. The Krazees by Sam Swope and illustrated by Eric Brace is a children’s picture book told in rhyme about a little girl, named… Read More »
One would think by the title, The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz, is a seasonal story, but it isn’t. This book is not about Halloween and you can read it all-year-round. The Ugly Pumpkin is a story about finding one’s identity. The Ugly Pumpkin is a picture book and a story told in rhyme. In… Read More »
Most individuals do not know what autism is. Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete wrote the book, My Brother Charlie to educate others about what autism is based upon their experiences with an autistic family member. My Brother Charlie is illustrated by Shane W. Evans. My Brother Charlie is a children’s picture book. It… Read More »
Do you have a small child in your life, who cannot calm down for that midday nap or for bedtime? I highly recommend Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrated by Tom Lightenheld for you and your child. This is a picture book. The story is told in rhyme. The illustrations contain… Read More »
You’ve been at work all day, standing on your feet, staring into a computer screen, and talking to customers all day. You are physically, emotionally, and psychologically drained. Your shift ends and the only thing you can think about is passing out on your bed, but you have kids. You pick up the kids from… Read More »
The book, Old MacDonald Had a Dragon by Ken Baker and illustrated by Christopher Santoro, is a very funny story. The story is told in a fairy tale style where the antagonist swallows people and animals whole. Certain phrases are repeated as the story progresses, creating a rhythm in the story. I have read this… Read More »