Review By JESSICA ALMY This cute board book uses sing-songy verse to tell a classic bedtime story. A toddler and his (her?) blanket go on an adventure along the water and up into the sky, only to settle into bed and fall peacefully asleep. I like that this book’s dreamy quality captures the versatility that […]
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Mini Myths: Play Nice, Hercules & Be Patient, Pandora
October 1st, 2014 · No Comments · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY Loosely based on Greek myths, Mini Myths: Play Nice, Hercules and Be Patient, Pandora are board books that feature cute illustrations. Geared to toddlers and preschoolers, the story lines here are so simple they can hardly be characterized as stories. In the Hercules book, for example, a little boy knocks over his sister’s blocks, […]
Tags: Board Book·Good for Toddlers·Greek Myths·Joan Holub·Leslie Patricelli·Mythology·Preschoolers
Counta Block
September 29th, 2014 · 1 Comment · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY Counting books are a dime a dozen, with good reason. When kids are learning their numbers (usually around age 3 or 4), repetition helps a lot, and books are a fun way to add a bit of story and some visual appeal. Even before kids are ready to count themselves, counting […]
Tags: Board Book·Christopher Franceschelli·Eggs·Good for Toddlers·Peskimo·Preschoolers
Snuggle the Baby
August 3rd, 2014 · No Comments · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY I love Sara Gillingham’s illustrations, so it was with high expectations that I checked out this interactive board book. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, the book incorporates flaps and pop-outs that allow the reader to feed, tickle, diaper, swaddle, shush, rock, and tuck in the baby. Although most of the pages […]
Tags: Board Book·Caretaking·Good for Toddlers·New Sibling·Preschoolers·Sara Gillingham