Picture Books

a delightful new picture book about adorable characters having adventures together When my friend, Laurie Petrisin, announced the release of her children’s book, Acorn and Button, I was so happy for her and couldn’t wait to read it. A little backstory: Laurie taught my two kids art all the years I homeschooled them. I didn’t have money for private art lessons…

A review (and some personal reflection) of a charming picture book about a child finding their own style and freedom of expression. Written by Kat Patrick, illustrated by Hayley Wells. Bias alert, the illustrator of this book is a good friend of mine. On the other hand, I have a…

The stories of immigration aren’t reserved only for adults and politicians’ talking points. Children have their own stories, some of them heart-wrenching. Here are 7 children’s books that tell immigrant stories. Drawn Together, written by Minh Lê, and illustrated by Dan Santat

Earth Day is Saturday, April 22nd this year, which means you have the week before at school to do some lead up activities! The Earth Day 2023 theme is “invest in our planet.” …

This April, we celebrate learning in different ways — from adopting a positive and resilient mindset, to understanding and preserving local bee populations, and finding out about the newest and latest in computing technologies. …

“These Crocs are romantic, charming, and nurturing caregivers to little Crocs” I don’t think I’ve ever smiled like that while being caught in a downpour but then again, Crocodiles don’t mind the water. I probably wouldn’t mind the rain so much with a raincoat and rubber boots like what these…

Encourage your community to get outside and stay active while enjoying children’s stories as a family — If you’re a lover of nature and the written word, you might be interested in learning more about StoryWalks! These are published books displayed along outdoor walking paths to encourage people to enjoy their outdoor surroundings while engaging with literature. If you’re looking for a fun and educational activity that…

For every child who doesn’t like their job…. — Readers, it is with great pleasure that we announce the publication of a new picture book (you know, for kids!): Xavier, the Creative Little Gator. It’s the story of a dissatisfied litigat — er, little gator who yearns to be something different. And it’s the first book under the How Pants Work imprint. Xavier is available from Amazon (only) as a paperback (only, since young children probably should not be reading on screens, at least not at bedtime), for (only) $8.00. That’s less than the price of a venti caramel macchiato and a wheat spinach foldover! Much less, probably, in this economy.