My anticipated book release posts generally focus on adult and YA fiction. I thought it would be fun to look at picture books for the first quarter of 2025 JANUARY Title: Girls on the Rise Author: Amanda Gorman Author: Loveis Wise Publisher: Viking Books Publication Date: January 7 Description: Who are we? We are a... Continue Reading →
12 Picture Books of Christmas
I've seen many posts suggesting that parents wrap book s to put under the tree and open one each night. So, I thought I'd share some suggestions. I'm starting with six of my favorite older picture books to read around this time of year. Then six newer ones I want to add to my library.... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Rosie’s Wild Ride
Title: Rosie's Wild Ride Author: Paige Murray Illustrator: Kristen Humphrey Publication Date: October 8, 2024 Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Meet Rosie, the big horse with even bigger dreams! In Rosie’s Wild Ride, Clydesdale horse Rosie and her cowgirl friend Oakley want... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Grampy’s Chair by Rebecca Thomas
Title: Grampy's Chair Author: Rebecca Thomas Publisher: Annick Press Publication Date: September 17, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Grampy’s chair sits in the middle of his living room and always keeps an eye on My Love. The Chair is the... Continue Reading →
Children’s book review: Mummy & Me: A Monster’s Tale by Danesh Mohiuddin
Title: Mummy & Me A Monster's Tale Author: Danesh Mohiuddin Publisher: Owlkids Books Publication Date: August 27, 2024 Thank you to netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: When the sun goes down, Mummy and Wee Wolf emerge from their coffin to start the day. Wee... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Let’s Go Kitty! by Holly Rosenweig
Title: Let's Go Kitty! Authour Holly Rosenweig Illustrator: Emily Rutherford Publisher: Ninewise Publishing Publication Date: August 27. 2024 Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: From the Award winning author of Let's Go, Puppy! Come and play with Kitty! From spilling a glass... Continue Reading →
Children’s Book Review: Anne Dreams by Kallie George
Title: Anne Dreams Author: Kallie George Publisher:Penguin Random House Canada: Tundra Books Publication Date: August 6, 2024 Thank you NetGalley for a free ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review. The sixth and final book in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Overdue by Gloria Koster
Title: Overdue: The misadventure of Bob the Book Author: Gloria Koster Publisher: Capstone Publication Date: August 1, 2024 Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Meet Bob. He's the all-time favorite library book at Wisdom Hill Elementary. But Sebastian is nothing like Bob’s... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: The Lots-of-Time Machine by: Paulette Bogan
Title: The Lots-of-Time Machine Author/Illustrator: Paulette Bogan Publisher: Two Lions Publication Date: July 2, 2024 Thank you NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. Description Fifi the raccoon is trying desperately to get her family to play with her. But everyone is too busy, busy, busy! What’s a girl to do?... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Munchpie Morgan by Merry Lorenz
Title: Munchpie Morgan Author: Merry Lorenz Illustrator: Kenneth Anderson Publisher: Fair Shair Publishing Publication Date: June 1, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. Description: Have you ever wondered what happens if your snacks become... you? Munchpie Morgan does! From angel hair pasta to... Continue Reading →