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Letters of the West by Michelle E. Walch and John Maddin and Illustrated by John Maddin

November 19, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy of this book from the publisher.  No other compensation was received.] Learn the English and Latin names of plants and animals in this alphabet book filled with gorgeous and accessibly sophisticated scratchboard illustrations.  This picture book is a beautiful tribute to our natural world and our alphabet.  The scratchboard illustrations are black and white with one to two colors highlighting each image.  The effect is profound — making it a perfect picture book for those wanting […]

Categories: Alphabet Picture Books, Children's Books, Kidlit, Nonfiction Picture Books, Picture Books, Picture Books about Animals, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: Alphabet Book, Book Review, Children's Books, Highly Recommended Picture Books, John Maddin, kidlit, Letters of the West, Michelle E. Walch, Nature, Picture Books, Scratchboard

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Beware, Beware of the Big Bad Bear! by Dianne de Las Casas and Illustrated by Marita Gentry

November 17, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

                                      Beware, Beware of the Big Bad Bear is a retelling of a traditional Appalachian folktale and what a retelling it is!  Maw Maw would like to make some biscuits but she is out of baking soda.  Each member of the family goes out to the store to get the baking soda, and despite the warning to “Beware, beware of the big […]

Categories: Children's Books, Kidlit, Picture Books, Picture Books about Cooking, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: Beware of the Big Bad Bear, Biscuits, Book Review, Children's Books, Cooking, Dianne de Las Casas, folktale, kidlit, Marita Gentry, Picture Book Month, Picture Books, Recommended Picture Books

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: Calamity Chick! by Olivier Toppin and Serge Rosenzweig

November 14, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy of this book from the author.  No other compensation was received.] Calamity Chick is a magical and staggeringly beautiful picture book.  It transports you to a joyous and colorful world with unique and wonderful characters.  The story is simultaneously endearing and deeply philosophical.  The images are intricately detailed and stunningly gorgeous — an abounding feast for the eyes. Title: Calamity Chick Moves Away! Photography:  Olivier Toppin Art Direction:  Serge Rosenzweig PLM-Digital, 2014, Fiction ISBN:  978-1495328480. Suitable For Ages: Everyone! Themes/Topics: […]

Categories: Children's Books, Kidlit, Picture Books, Picture Books about Animals, Picture Books about Chickens, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: Book Review, Calamity Chick, Children's Books, French, Highly Recommended Picture Books, kidlit, Olivier Toppin, Photography, Picture Books, Serge Rosenzweig

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Where Is It Coming From? by The Students of the Boggs School, Detroit and Illustrated by Dave Eggers

November 12, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy of this book from the publisher.  No other compensation was received.]                           This picture book is 12 chapters and 96 pages of awesome!  Are you ready?  (Because you need to be ready for this.) Here we go!  This book contains:  a bear, Mars farting, aliens eating lava rocks, people NOT going to the bathroom, edible snowmen, cows, people being eaten, lions throwing up, […]

Categories: Children's Books, Kidlit, Picture Books, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: 826michigan, Boggs School Writing Club, Book Review, Books, Children's Books, Dave Eggers, kidlit, Picture Books, Recommended Picture Books, The Students of the Boggs School Detroit

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The Legend of Dust Bunnies: A Fairy’s Tale by Michelle R. Eastman and Illustrated by Kevin Richter

November 10, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy of this book from the author.  No other compensation was received.] The Legend of Dust Bunnies is a refreshingly lighthearted, sweet, and funny story about a very important and serious topic for everyone:  Being Yourself. The Legend of Dust Bunnies will open your eyes to a world of dirt and dust that you never knew could be so magical and fun! Did you know that dust fairies come into our homes at night and spread dust, spider […]

Categories: Children's Books, Kidlit, Picture Books, Picture Books about Fairies, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Book Review, Children's Books, Dust bunnies, Fairies, Kevin Richter, kidlit, Michelle R. Eastman, Picture Books, Recommended Picture Books, The Legend of Dust Bunnies

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Five of Our Favorite Picture Books about Cats!

October 29, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

Happy National Cat Day! Below are five of our favorite picture books about cats. What are some of your favorites?  Captain Cat by Inga Moore (links to review) Meet Captain Cat — he is a trader who happens to trade his wares for cats.  There’s nothing he loves more than traveling on his ship, the Carlotta, with his cats.  Other traders think he’s crazy for trading valuable goods for cats — but Captain Cat gets the last laugh.  (Except, actually, Captain […]

Categories: Kidlit, Picture Books, Picture Books about Cats, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: Cats, Picture Books about Cats

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Backhoe Joe by Lori Alexander and Illustrated by Craig Cameron

October 29, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

  One day, while collecting a few rocks, Nolan comes across a stray backhoe. Nolan has always, always, always, wanted a pet backhoe.  Nolan names him Joe and brings him home with him.  He has a bit of a hard time training Joe and his parents aren’t so sure that they’re ready to have a pet backhoe — but Nolan is determined.  Nolan works hard with Joe and successfully trains him! As they’re heading home though, they come across a […]

Categories: Children's Books, Kidlit, Picture Books, Picture Books about Construction, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: Backhoe Joe, Book Review, Children's Books, Construction Picture Book, Craig Cameron, HarperCollins Publishers, Highly Recommended Picture Books, kidlit, Lori Alexander, Picture Book

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Tracks Count: A Guide to Counting Animal Prints by Steve Engel and Illustrated by Alexander M. Petersen

October 27, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

First off, I’m so impressed with this book that I nominated it for a Cybils Award.   On to the book:  Do you know how many toes a rhinoceros has?  What does the footprint of a rhinoceros even look like?  How many toes does a wolf have?  What does a coatimundi look like?  Can you identify the tracks of a tapir?  This beautifully charcoal-sketched picture book teaches counting, addition, how to identify animal prints, and the parts of an animal track. […]

Categories: Children's Books, Counting Picture Books, Kidlit, Nonfiction Picture Books, Picture Books, Picture Books about Animals, Picture Books about Nature, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: Alexander Petersen, Animal Prints, Book Review, Children's Books, Counting, Craigmore Creations, Cybils Nominated, Highly Recommended Picture Books, kidlit, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Steve Engel, Tracks Count

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Vincent, Theo and the Fox by Ted Macaluso and Illustrated by Vincent van Gogh

October 21, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

See life through a fox’s perspective as he explores the world! Watch how he figures out who he is and what he should do.  Follow two boys, Vincent and Theo, as they chase after the fox through van Gogh’s paintings.  Can they save this fox from a farmer?  Will the fox figure out what he wants to do and be?  Vincent, Theo and the Fox brings a whole new perspective and imagining to van Gogh’s paintings. My son was beyond the […]

Categories: Children's Books, Fine Art Picture Books, Kidlit, Picture Books, Recommended Picture Books • Tags: Books, Children's Books, Fine Art, kidlit, Picture Books, Ted Macaluso, Vincent van Gogh

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