The Picture Book Review

How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant Sunflowers (a simple but brilliant plan in 24 easy steps) by Mordicai Gerstein

October 1, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant Sunflowers (a simple but brilliant plan in 24 easy steps) (links to amazon.com) Mordicai Gerstein. Ages 4 – 8. (My 3-year-old son loves this book.) Roaring Brook Press. April 2013. 40 pages. ISBN: 978-1596435124. Fiction. $16.99 At a Glance: A little boy wants to plant sunflowers on the moon to cheer it up. He devises a very creative and very funny plan to bicycle to the moon and plant his sunflower seeds. However, […]

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My Three-Year-Old Son’s Favorite Comics and Comic Books… so far!

September 7, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

1. Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists by Various Artists and Edited by Chris Duffy I’ve been reading this one to him since he was one. You can read my review here. This is one of those books I’m so happy we own. 2. Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke My whole family LOVES Zita! I’ve purchased copies for us and then bought additional copies for family members. Zita is fun, wonderul, happy, and a real adventure! […]

Categories: Children's Books, Comic Books, Kidlit • Tags: Amulet, Andy Runton, Ben Hatke, Bonk! A Mutt's Treasury, Earl and Mooch: A Mutt's Treasury, Hilda and the Midnight Giant, Hildafolk, Jeff Smith, Kazu Kibuishi, Legends of Zita the Spacegirl, Little Mouse Gets Ready, Luke Pearson, Nursery Rhyme Comics, Owly, Patrick McDonnell, Zita the Spacegirl

There’s a Baby in There! is Our Favorite Picture Book to Prepare My Son for the New Baby

September 5, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

There’s a Baby in There! By Dandi Daley Mackall and Illustrated by Carlynn Whitt. Ages 4 – 7 (Son loves it at 3). Two Lions. Sept 2012. 32 pages. ISBN: 978-0761461913. Fiction. At a Glance: A little monkey is skeptical that his mother is really going to have a baby. What I Appreciate About this Book: A fun and playful look from an older sibling’s perspective about pregnancy. The older sibling/narrator of the story has a wonderful attitude about the entire pregnancy […]

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Making Shakespeare Accessible to the Very Young: Usborne Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare

September 4, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

Usborne Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare. Ages 6+. (My has loved this book since he was 2 1/2.) Usborne. Sept 2010. 416 pages. ISBN: 978-1409522232 ~$21.55 At a Glance: I was so impressed with Usborne’s Illustrated Fairy Tales book that I ordered several of their other books, including this one. I’ve been reading some of the stories (The Tempest, Twelfth Night, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream) to my son and we both love them! What I Appreciate About this Book: At […]

Categories: Children's Books, Kidlit, Picture Books, Recommended Picture Books, Two year old loved • Tags: Book Review, Children's Books, Children's Picture Books, kidlit, Picture Books, Read this book again and again, Recommended Books, Recommended Picture Books, Shakespeare for the Very Young, Usborne Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare

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 […]

Categories: Children's Books, Kid Lit Blog Hop, Kidlit, Picture Books, Recommended Picture Books, Two year old loved • Tags: Children's Picture Books, Claire Harrison, Felicity McElroy, Highly Recommended Picture Books, Humorous Children's Books, Indepenpress Publishing Ltd., kid lit, Picture Books, Read Aloud, Read this book again and again, William

The Great Summer Library Challenge For Kids Hosted by WhatDoWeDoAllDay.com and NoTwiddleTwaddle.com

June 6, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

WhatDoWeDoAllDay.com & NoTwiddleTwaddle.com are hosting The Great Summer Library Challenge. We’re all signed up and looking forward to seeing what challenges they have for us. I hope you join, too. To read more about The Great Summer Library Challenge: Click here to read the post from WhatDoWeDoAllDay.com Click here to read the post from NoTwiddleTwaddle.com Cheers and Happy Summer Reading!

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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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