Swirly by Sara Saunders, Illus. by Matthew Pierce (2012) It’s not often that I finish a book thinking, “Boy, I wish I had written that!” but this is definitely one of those times. My wife is “a foreigner” and I’m … Continue reading
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Ella the Elegant Elephant by Carmela D’Amico and Steven D’Amico (2004)
When I first picked up this book, I could have sworn by its beautiful, classic illustrations that it was a contemporary of Don Freeman’s Corduroy (1968) or any of Sid Hoff’s works. So when I saw that it was published … Continue reading
Big Smelly Bear by Britta Teckentrup (2007)
This kids’ book on hygiene and friendship pulls no punches with readers: from sentence number one, Britta Teckentrup makes it obvious that this bear is a filthy, smelly beast who doesn’t care about his hygiene, and his social life proves … Continue reading
Christopher Columbus by Stephen Krensky (1991)
Illustrated by Norman Green – STEP into Reading, A Step 3 Book Ah! How refreshing to find a book about Christopher Columbus that doesn’t make him out to be a genocidal nincompoop! Thanks to the likes of Adam Ruins Everything or any history … Continue reading
Seven Simeons by Boris Artzybasheff (1937)
When we travel around the world and aren’t always certain where we’ll spend our next Christmas, I tend to collect piles of books for the kids in difference places, just so they’ll have some new presents to read, no matter … Continue reading
Jadav and the Tree-Place by Vinayak Payeng (2016)
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As a kindergarten teacher and father of young kids, I search far and wide for books that will maintain the interest of children through vivid illustrations, good story, and solid lessons. Jadav and the Tree-Place has all three, which is pretty … Continue reading
The Rich Fool: A Parable of a Man and His Treasure by Janice Kramer (1964)
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Luke 12:16-21 for Children. Illustrated by Sally Matthews. I realize that I’m picking up this book 54 years too late, but why is it that I’ve never heard of this amazing 127-book series put out by Concordia Publishing House? The … Continue reading
The Emperor’s Garden by Ferida Wolff (1994)
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Pictures by Kathy Osborn I recently highlighted my family’s love for children’s stories about ancient China with a review of Ming Lo Moves the Mountain, our all-time favorite. Another that we’ve recently come across is The Emperor’s Garden, which is … Continue reading
Ming Lo Moves the Mountain by Arnold Lobel (1982)
Because my wife is Chinese, and my kids are therefore half-Chinese (and half mutt, from my side), I try to pick up kids’ books related to China whenever I find them at thrift stores. This tale set in the distant … Continue reading
The Bug Book by Dr. Hugh Danks (1987)
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How to catch, identify, and care for creepy crawlies and other bugs. 24 in all.An illustrated field guide and activity book. I’ve structured my kindergarten classes to follow four weekly sub-themes within each monthly theme, and this week we’re exploring … Continue reading
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