It all started with an article in the New York Times, “Picture Books Languish as Parents Push Big Kid Books”. Mother Reader and Read Roger weighed in, and Amanda at the Zen Leaf who was quoted in the article published a rebuttal. Our own Dawn shared her thoughts in her trademarked style: Pushy, pushy (that’s…
Category Archives: ages 0 – 3
Cybils Nominees for Big Brothers and Sisters
If you have young children, you are probably always on the look out for new picture books, and the Cybils Awards nominee lists can be a useful reference. This time around, I’d like to share some 2010 nominees that make for fabulous reading with children who are going to be welcoming a new baby into…
Cybils Nominees with Amazing Illustrations
How about another round of fabulous Cybils Award nominees in the fiction picture book category? I’m still swimming in books here, and these are some that have stood out from the crowd for their remarkable illustrations. Kevin Henkes is a beloved author and illustrator, and with My Garden, he has created a book with beautifully…
Children’s Classics Award Winners — November
We’ve been exploring award winning children’s book during our Children’s Classics posts for the last few months, and I’ve really enjoyed reading about what award winners have graced your shelves lately! This month, I want to focus on a relatively newer award out there- one that I’m very, very aware of right now. The Cybils…
Touch the Art
Many parents would like to introduce their young children to classic art, but toddlers and art museums don’t always make the best combination. Bringing the art into your home is a great consolation, and with the Touch the Art series by Julie Appel and Amy Guglielmo, your children can do precisely that. The two latest…
Cybils Nominees with Emotional Intelligence
I’ve been sharing Cybils Award nominees in the fiction picture book category lately, because I’ve been immersed in this reading and loving it. Several titles have popped out at me for their attention to more serious emotional experiences and their wonderful, gentle approaches for young readers. While shyness may not seem like a huge deal…
Cybils Nominees to Make Kids Laugh
As a Round One Panelist in the Fiction Picture Books category of this year’s Cybils Award, I’m honored to be among the book bloggers who will be reading the 262 nominated titles in order to generate a short list from which the Round Two Judges will select a winner. Let me tell you that I’ve…
Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion
Knuffle Bunny Free is the third and final book in the Knuffle Bunny trilogy and it’s a perfect ending. Similar to Toy Story 3, it’s about growing up, letting go. In the first book, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, a toddler named Trixie brings her Knuffle Bunny on a trip to the laundromat with her…
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