School will be out in a couple of weeks and academics will give way to new experiences like swimming, fishing, and hiking. If you live in a city or suburb, those new experiences might include a camping trip like the one in this week’s book. The Picture Book of the Week is The Camping Trip,Continue reading “The Camping Trip by Jennifer K. Mann”
Author Archives: Alicia Salazar
Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry and Juana Martinez-Neal
It’s almost summer and some of you might be feeling the call of the sea and sand. After reading this week’s book, you might start making plans to play on the beach — maybe even make a new friend. The Picture Book of the Week is Swashby and the Sea, written by Beth Ferry andContinue reading “Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry and Juana Martinez-Neal”
A Most Clever Girl by Jasmine A. Stirling and Vesper Stamper
Every person has a story to tell, but children are unencumbered by doubts and fears. They let their creativity flow more freely. Some people stay in touch with that creativity and make it their own. The Picture Book of the Week is A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, written by JasmineContinue reading “A Most Clever Girl by Jasmine A. Stirling and Vesper Stamper”
The Wisdom of Trees by Lita Judge
Have you ever wondered what trees are thinking? No? Of course, trees don’t think, you say. Is there anything that could change your mind. The Picture Book of the Week is The Wisdom of Trees: How Trees Work Together to Form a Natural Kingdom, written and illustrated by Lita Judge. About the Book: The WisdomContinue reading “The Wisdom of Trees by Lita Judge”
Grandma’s Girl by Susanna Leonard Hill and Laura Bobbiesi
Mother’s Day is around the corner and the bookstore has a big display of books to help readers celebrate the holiday. As always, choosing one book for the week was tough, but I only have so much shelf space. The Picture Book of the Week is Grandma’s Girl: All the Things I Wish for You!,Continue reading “Grandma’s Girl by Susanna Leonard Hill and Laura Bobbiesi”
The Hike by Alison Farrell
If you ever roamed the local woods, eating berries and nuts, looking for an imagined treasure, and listening to the birds sing, this week’s story will resonate with you. The Picture Book for this Week is The Hike, written and illustrated by Alison Farrell. About the Book: Wren, El, Hattie, and Bean are planning anContinue reading “The Hike by Alison Farrell”
Bunny Overboard by Claudia Rueda
Sometimes, when you read a book, you feel like you have gone on an actual adventure. You feel like you have been immersed in another world. Bunny Overboard, the Picture Book of the Week, is just such a story. Written and illustrated by Claudia Rueda, it not only tells a story, it draws the readerContinue reading “Bunny Overboard by Claudia Rueda”
Outside In by Deborah Underwood and Cindy Derby
This week’s selection is for anyone who wants to remember they forgot something important. The Picture Book of the Week is Outside In, written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Cindy Derby. About the Book: The main character of Outside In is a little girl in a red hoodie. She doesn’t have a name andContinue reading “Outside In by Deborah Underwood and Cindy Derby”
Sheepish (Wolf Under Cover) by Helen Yoon
We have all heard the warnings about wolves in sheep’s clothing, but what if things didn’t go as planned for the wolf (or the sheep). The Picture Book of the Week, Sheepish (Wolf Under Cover), written and illustrated by Helen Yoon, takes on this question in a funny, fractured take on the old adage. AboutContinue reading “Sheepish (Wolf Under Cover) by Helen Yoon”
Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor
Sometimes you just know that it’s time. Time to take a leap of faith and trust that it will turn out for the best. This week’s Picture Book of the Week is Mel Fell, written and illustrated by Corey R. Tabor. About the Book: Mel Fell is about a young bird who knows it isContinue reading “Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor”