Category Archives: Children’s Books

Quick Pick: Sid the Squid and the Search for the Perfect Job by David G. Derrick, Jr.

September 3, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

Sid the Squid and the Search for the Perfect Job. Author: David G. Derrick, Jr. Ages 4 – 8 (Easily enjoyed by children ages 2+). 36 pages. Immedium. September 2010. ISBN-13: 978-1597020213. Fiction. At a Glance: Sid the Squid decides he would like a job… he just doesn’t know what kind of job he wants. He meets a little girl who helps him try out several careers: directing traffic, fighting fires, being a chef, actor, window washer, dog walker, pit crew, and […]

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A Sweet Book about Acceptance: One More Candle by Merry Susiarjo and Emmeline Pidgen

September 1, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

One More Candle by Merry Susiarjo and Illustrated by Emmeline Pidgen. Ages 4+ (Easily enjoyed by children ages 2+). 32 pages. Twelve Elves Books. September 2013. ISBN-13: 978-2954371207 Fict At a Glance: This is a beautifully illustrated, sweet and poignant story about a little girl that would like one more candle on her birthday cake because her sister always has one more candle than she does. After lots of searching, she finally accepts that she’s going to have one less candle than her […]

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William by Claire Harrison and Illustrated by Felicity McElroy

June 11, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

William by Claire Harrison and Felicity McElroy. Ages 2+. Indepenpress Publishing Ltd. May 2013. 48 pages. ISBN-13: 978-1780036137. Fiction. $12.54 At a Glance: This is a sweet and loving book that celebrates little boys. It is a beautifully told account of a wonderful little monkey, William. The illustrations are as playful and fun as the story. The images and font are huge making it a very accessible book for very young children. My son and I both loved this book […]

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: Roasted Peanuts by Tim Egan

May 10, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

Roasted Peanuts by Tim Egan Ages 4 – 8 (2.5-year-old son adores it). Houghton Mifflin Books for Children. April 2006. Fiction. 32 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0618337187. $16.00. (Available used for $.01) At a Glance: This is a wonderful story about two friends who take a less-than-happy situation and turn it into a fantastic one. We highly, highly, highly recommend this book. Summary: Sam and Jackson are great friends and they love baseball more than anything else. When they are old enough they try out […]

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Bella Saves the Beach by Nancy Stewart and Illustrated by Samantha Bell

May 7, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

Bella Saves the Beach by Nancy Stewart and Illustrated by Samantha Bell. Ages 4 – 8. 24 pages. Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. Feb 2013. ISBN-13: 978-1616333713 Fiction. $11.95. Paperback. Summary: Bella loves living at the beach. She becomes increasingly upset about all the trash on the beach. She tries to find others to help her, but no one is either available or interested. Bella realizes that if she wants the beach cleaned up, then she is going to be the one to do […]

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Our Favorite (Fiction) Penguin Picture Books

May 1, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

This past Thursday (4/25/13) was World Penguin Day. So I went to the library and checked out as many picture books I could find with penguins in them. Here are our favorite fiction penguin picture books (so far!). Baby Penguins Everywhere! by Melissa Guion Cute and active baby penguins + having a moment to yourself = enjoying baby penguins even more! Such a good book! My full review is here. ___________________________

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It’s World Penguin Day and There Are Baby Penguins Everywhere!

April 25, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

Baby Penguins Everywhere! by Melissa Guion. Ages 2 – 5. 28 pages. Philomel. December 2012. ISBN-13: 978-0399255359 Fiction. $16.99 Hardback out now. Board book $6.99 due out October 2013.

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Cows Can’t Jump (but They Can Certainly Make You Laugh!) A book by Dave Reisman and Illustrated by Jason A. Maas

April 23, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

Cows Can’t Jump by Dave Reisman and Illustrated by Jason A. Maas. Ages 4+ (Easily enjoyable for children ages 1 to 6). 44 pages. Jumping Cow Press. October 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0980143300 Fiction. $7.99 Paperback, $11.99 Board book, $3.99 ebook.

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