The theme for this week is things that try our courage. Is there something you always do, but if something changes, some obstacle presents it self, it makes you want to run away and hide. The Picture Book for this Week is It Will Be Okay, written by Lisa Katzenberger and illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett.Continue reading “It Will Be Ok by Lisa Katzenberger and Jaclyn Sinquett”
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The Worrysaurus by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton
Life is a series of challenges, even for children. Learning to deal with those challenges constructively can have a positive influence on a child’s life. This week’s Picture Book of the Week is The Worrysaurus, written by Rachel Bright and illustrated by Chris Chatterton. About the Book: The Worrysaurus is about a young dinosaur whoContinue reading “The Worrysaurus by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton”
Grace and Box by Kim Howard and Megan Lötter
Imagination is the essence of childhood. From imaginary friends to turning blocks into castles and legos into battleships, children have the ability to transform a mundane world into something special. The Picture Book of the Week is Grace and Box, written by Kim Howard and illustrated by Megan Lötter. About the Book: When her familyContinue reading “Grace and Box by Kim Howard and Megan Lötter”
Marsha is Magnetic by Beth Ferry and Lorena Alvarez
Kids who are naturally magnetic and popular might not find today’s book relatable. For any kid who has struggled with a socially awkward situation, today’s book is a funny, satisfying alternative to feeling bad about it. This week’s Picture Book of the Week is Marsha Is Magnetic, written by Beth Ferry and illustrated by LorenaContinue reading “Marsha is Magnetic by Beth Ferry and Lorena Alvarez”
Mootilda’s Bad Mood by Corey Rosen Schwartz, Kirsti Call, and Claudia Ranucci
Everyone has a bad day once in a while, a day when everything goes wrong no matter how hard you try to make it go right. Does it put you in a bad mood? The featured picture book this week is Mootilda’s Bad Mood, written by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Kirsti Call, and illustrated byContinue reading “Mootilda’s Bad Mood by Corey Rosen Schwartz, Kirsti Call, and Claudia Ranucci”
Seaside Stroll by Charles Trevino and Maribel Lechuga
Have you ever imagined what a stroll on the beach would be like during winter? Maybe you have taken a walk like this. Maybe you dream about it. This week’s picture book, Seaside Stroll, written by Charles Trevino and illustrated by Maribel Lechuga will transport you. About the Book: Seaside Stroll features a little girl,Continue reading “Seaside Stroll by Charles Trevino and Maribel Lechuga”
Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
“The greatnesss of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King We are all members of a community. Our families, our schools, our churches, and our neighborhoods are all communities. This week’s picture book is a celebration of the wonderful ways individuals contribute to their community,Continue reading “Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora”
I Don’t Want To Be Quiet by Laura Ellen Anderson
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Are you loud or quiet? Is it possible to be both? This week’s picture book, I Don’t Want To Be Quiet, was written and illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson. About the Book: I Don’t Want To Be Quiet is written in 1st person from the perspective of aContinue reading “I Don’t Want To Be Quiet by Laura Ellen Anderson”
Mirabel’s Missing Valentine by Janet Lawler and Olivia Chin Mueller
Christmas just ended, you say? It’s too soon for Valentine’s Day, you say? It’s never too soon for a good book. This week’s picture book of the week Mirabel’s Missing Valentine’s, is a fantastic rhyming story about a shy little cat. About the Book: Mirabel’s Missing Valentine’s is about a shy little girl cat whoContinue reading “Mirabel’s Missing Valentine by Janet Lawler and Olivia Chin Mueller”
The Tree That’s Meant to Be by Zommer
Doesn’t everyone feel a little different sometimes? It doesn’t always have to mean rejection. Sometimes it can mean something unexpected. The picture book selection this week is The Tree That’s Meant to Be, written and illustrated by Yuval Zommer. About the Book: The Tree That’s Meant to Be is a story told from the perspectiveContinue reading “The Tree That’s Meant to Be by Zommer”