In blues, browns, and greys, punctuated with the occasional bright red, TEN ANIMALS IN ANTARCTICA by Moira Court turns a simple counting book into a world of cold, windy, seemingly barren discovery. The descriptive list that brings up animals like leopard seals, orcas, krill, and even snow petrels with a depth of adjectives for the […]
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Ten Animals in Antarctica
April 27th, 2021 · No Comments · Books
Tags: counting books·Good for Toddlers·Moira Court·Picture Book·preschool·south pole·Ten Animals in Antarctica
The Little Butterfly That COULD
April 4th, 2021 · No Comments · Books
THE LITTLE BUTTERFLY THAT COULD by Ross Burach is just as energetic and entertaining as the prequel, The VERY Impatient Caterpillar. The migrating butterfly we meet is unsure he’ll make the 200 mile journey over the ocean to join his companions and feast on a field of flowers. The whale he encounters along the way […]
Tags: Encouragement·Perseverence·persistence·Picture Book·preschool·Ross Burach·The Little Butterfly That Could·young elementary
Bracelets for Bina’s Brothers
March 29th, 2021 · No Comments · Books
BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS by Rajani LaRocca is a delight. The picture book is centered on preparing for the Hindu celebration of Raksha Bandhan, a celebration of brothers and sisters. This year Bina feels she is old enough to make bracelets for her brothers on her own, although she enlists the “help” from her dog […]
Tags: Bracelets for Bina's Brothers·Chaaya Prabhat·Math·Picture Book·preschool·preschool readers·Rajani LaRocca·Raksha Bandhan·storytelling math·TERC
What’s The Matter, Marlo?
June 14th, 2020 · No Comments · Books
WHAT’S THE MATTER, MARLO? by Andrew Arnold addresses how children can tackle difficult emotions and recognize the strength between friends. The narrator and her best friend Marlo do everything together, including their favorite game hide-and-seek. Marlo’s dog Hooper is often with them, wagging and chasing and fetching. When conflict occurs, their friendship is tested and […]
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