November 12, 2008
- Ocean Life picture books
Looking for some books to add to a unit study? Is your kid a fan of Nemo and can't get enough about fish? Here are some books that may have some appeal. (…)
November 10, 2008
- Unique Books/Gift Ideas
I like finding unique and fun children's books to use with my son and give to others as gifts - something a little out of the ordinary. (…)
October 27, 2008
- Fidgety Fish and Friends - Ruth Galloway
The children's picture book series that I love could probably be counted on one hand. I like individual titles, sure, but find that the series of any one animal or person can become old. (…)
October 25, 2008
- See How We Grow Dorling Kindersley books
Are you looking for a beginning animal science for your young tot? Look no further. DK Books See How We Grow series has it all. (…)
October 23, 2008
- Thomas Nelson for Kids
I'm always on the look out for a good children's picture book with a moral message attached. Of course, I think messages are lurking beneath the covers of most, if not all story books. (…)
October 17, 2008
- Alaska books for children
Sometimes you come across a book and you just get excited looking at the cover. This was one of those times. (…)
September 22, 2008
- Maisy Books by Lucy Cousins
We love Maisy around here. Maisy, brain child of Lucy Cousins, was our first "cartoon character" that we latched onto. (…)
September 19, 2008
- Author/Illustrator Highlight - John Butler
I recently stumbled across a collection of children's books written and illustrated by John Butler and published by Peachtree. I immediately fell in love. (…)
September 18, 2008
- Books on Screen — TV Tie-Ins
I’ll just come out and admit it, I have been a snob about books based on television shows, especially shows found on Noggin and Nick Jr. (…)
September 10, 2008
- Learning with Animals
I recently received some of Melanie Watt's baby board books from her series, Learning with Animals, published by Kids Can Press. (…)
September 4, 2008
- Nature Trail Books by Maurice Pledger
I received three titles from the Nature Trails Books by Maurice Pledger published by Silver Dolphin. (…)
August 13, 2008
- Barefoot Books
I love going to the mailbox. Now that I am reviewing with the 5 Minutes for Books team, the walk to the end of the driveway is even more exciting. (…)
August 9, 2008
- Roger Priddy's Happy Baby Books
I have mentioned before that when my son was six months old, he sat through the reading of an entire ABC book. That book was Roger Priddy's colorful Happy Baby ABC book. (…)
August 7, 2008
- Books on Screen: Sesame Street
Amanda really enjoyed Sesame Street when she was a tyke. (…)
July 13, 2008
- On Reading: to Infants, Babies, and Toddlers
"On Reading" is a weekly column that will include information, thoughts, and personal reflections about the craft of reading. (…)
July 12, 2008
- Begin Smart Books
Unique. Well-made. Creative. What more do you want out of a book for your baby? (…)















