Llama Llama and the Bully Goat by Anna Dewdney
If you aren’t familiar with Anna Dewdney’s Llama series, you are missing out! My children, nieces, and nephews have all enjoyed Llama and his drama. …
Kate Glinsmann
Kate Glinsmann (she/her) was an owner-partner of BabyNames.com, a lifelong educator with a masters degree in Education. For over 30 years, she worked with preschoolers with special needs, kindergartners, and English language learners.In her spare time, Kate was a stained glass artist, who built her own studio and gave classes to her local community. Kate was a tireless advocate of those in need, particularly children, mothers and refugees. Kate passed away in December of 2019.
Have You Seen My Dragon? by Steve Light
Steve Light has created a masterpiece. The cover of this book gives you a clear indication of the fun that lies inside. Its intricate, detailed…
Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino
When I first saw the title Doug Unplugged, I was able to guess the moral of this story. On the cover, there was an adorable…
Perfectly Percy by Paul Schmid
If you were a very prickly porcupine whose favorite thing in the whole world was a balloon, I’d tell you that you were not…
Swimming to the Moon by Jeff McMahon
Poetry is a form of literature that we often forget about, but it’s one of the most adaptable and enjoyable varieties to read with kids. …
Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach by James Dean
Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach is a delightful escape for many of us caught in this particularly horrible winter. My preschooler was drawn…
Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein
Last year, I was volunteering in my daughter’s first grade class when a little boy told me a knock-knock joke. Knock knock! Who’s there? Interrupting…
Lifetimes by Bryan Mellonie
Explaining death to young children is such a touchy thing. It’s usually something parents don’t want to do, so we put it off until we…
Time for Bed by Mem Fox
If ever there was a perfect bedtime book for the younger set, Time for Bed is it. Written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Jane…
Chick ‘n’ Pug by Jennifer Sattler
The adorable cover of Chick ‘n’ Pug hints at the humor and sweet tone readers will find inside. Both written and illustrated by Jennifer Sattler,…
