Kids’ Book Reviews

Otis and the Scarecrow

Otis and the Scarecrow

by Loren Long

Fans of Loren Long’s popular Otis series have a new seasonally-appropriate book to read!  Otis and the Scarecrow → full article

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

by Mo Willems

Many people love author/illustrator Mo Willems for the wit and humor in his fun Pigeon books or → full article

The Book with No Pictures

The Book With No Pictures

by B.J. Novak

My friend Tom recommended a picture book that has no pictures.   It is actually called The Book → full article

Ruth and the Green Book

Ruth and the Green Book

by Calvin Alexander Ramsey

Teaching children about America’s history of racism is challenging.  While we discuss current events and historical → full article

The School for Cats

The School for Cats by Esther Averill

A few years ago, a friend recommended the Jenny’s Cat Club books for my cat-obsessed daughter.  I expected → full article

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa by Erica Silverman

As a mother of two girls, I look for books with female protagonists who aren’t limited by our culture’s definition of “feminine.”  Pink and glitter → full article

Pippi Fixes Everything, Pippi Longstocking Comics, by Astrid Lindgren & Ingrid Vang Nyman

What’s old is new again, and this “reboot” of the classic Pippi Longstocking stories is sure to catch the interest of young readers.  Pippi → full article

Bob & Rob & Corn on the Cob by Todd McQueen

If your kids are as silly as mine, they will definitely enjoy Todd McQueen’s Bob & Rob & Corn on the Cob.  Yes, even the → full article

Puddle Pug by Kim Norman

I have yet to read a terrible children’s book featuring a pug.  Puddle Pug, written by Kim Norman and illustrated by Keika Yamaguchi, is the → full article

Found by Salina Yoon

Young children are skilled at finding many things while out adventuring — some good, some bad.  They often find others’ lost toys and loveys, too.  → full article

Going Places by Peter and Paul Reynolds

Going Places, by twin brothers Peter and Paul Reynolds, is a wonderful read aloud for children in the early elementary age range.  As children grow, → full article

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.  → full article

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 → full article

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 → full article