Tag: Book Review

West of the West Wind by Nils Johan Jørgensen and Illustrated by Michael Avery

June 2, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

This is an amazing book with three intriguing stories and beautiful illustrations. “The Library,” is about a boy saving books from being burned by Nazis and those who save him. “Wolves,” is about dogs, wolves, adults, and children coming together during a terrible time. “The Silence of the Sail,” is about a young man’s life and his voyage to America. I was floored by this book – it is simultaneously devastating and uplifting. Reading West of the West Wind feels like being […]

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The Very Fairy Princess: Graduation Girl! by Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton

May 23, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

The Very Fairy Princess: Graduation Girl! by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton Illustrated by Christine Davenier Ages 3 to 6. Little, Brown and Company. April 2014. 32 pages. ISBN: 978-0316219600. Fiction. At a Glance/Summary: Gerry is about to graduate from kindergarten. Sounds simple enough — but it is easy to forget how stressful change can be. Gerry is pretty worried about what the future holds for her. Fortunately, she has wonderful parents and excellent, patient teachers who are there to […]

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(Mostly) Wordless by Jed Alexander

April 29, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

(Mostly) Wordless by Jed Alexander Ages 1 – 99+ (Ideal for everyone). Alternative Comics. May 2014. 48 pages. ISBN: 978-1934460337. (Mostly) Fiction. At a Glance/Summary: (Mostly) Wordless is a whimsical journey through slices of life and imagination. Battle pirates and hunt for buried treasure, contemplate what you would do if your nose and mustache ran away, sail the high seas in an umbrella with your dog, dance, bounce, turn into a witch or a beatnik, and finally jump over a a […]

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The Pigeon Needs a Bath! By Mo Willems

April 14, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems Ages 2 – 99+ (3 to 5 years old). Disney-Hyperion. April 2014. 40 pages. ISBN: 978-1423190875. Fiction. At a Glance/Summary: What is that crazy pigeon with the incredibly expressive eye doing now? Apparently protesting a bath! What a punk! Fortunately, when it is a pigeon (and not your child) being ridiculous — it’s fun. Where to Get it: Your local library: Worldcat.org Your local bookstore: Indiebound.org Or on (affiliate link): Amazon.com Why […]

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Funny, Sweet, and Beautiful: Black and White Cat, White and Black Dog by Marlaena Shannon

April 11, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

Black and White Cat, White and Black Dog by Marlaena Shannon Ages 1 – 99+ (ideal for 3 to 7 years old). Muse Direct. 2013. 36 pages. ISBN: 978-0989773218. Fiction. At a Glance/Summary: This is a beautifully illustrated and endearing story of a cat and dog that, at first, don’t get along. However, when the dog shares her food with the cat, they begin a wonderful friendship. It’s a delightful story about friendship and a gentle reminder how a simple act […]

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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 […]

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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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