Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Snowflake Bentley By: Jacqueline Briggs Martin Illustrated by: Mary Azarian

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Winner of the 1999 Caldecott Medal  A true and inspiring story of Wilson Bentley a man who loved the beauty of snow.  A man who dedicat...
Saturday, November 17, 2012

Annie And Snowball and the Wintry Freeze By: Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by: Sucie Stevenson

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I can't say enough about the author of this book Cynthia Rylant.  She does many series books that are easy to read, funny, and the ...
Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Mitten By: Jan Brett

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The Mitten is a Ukrainian folktale.  It is about a boy who asks his Baba (grandmother) to knit him white mittens.  She warns him tha...
Saturday, November 10, 2012

The Lion and the Little Red Bird Story & Pictures by: Elisa Kleven

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In honor of my oldest daughter Isabela's birthday this month I share with you the Lion and the Little Red Bird. I remember pushing I...
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

First Snow By: Emily Arnold McCully

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First Snow is such a delightful read.  The illustrations are adorable and nostalgic.  The text is as simple as it comes with one word se...
Sunday, November 4, 2012

The Thanksgiving Beast Feast By: Karen Gray Ruelle

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This month we celebrate Thanksgiving and I have an easy read fit for this holiday season.  The Thanksgiving Beast Feast is a great int...
Thursday, November 1, 2012

The Tooth Mouse By: Susan Hood Illustrated By: Janice Nadeau

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Have a child that is close to loosing teeth? Then this would be a great book to read.  If your children are like my girls then they love ...
Monday, October 29, 2012

Red Sings from Treetops a year in colors By: Joyce Sidman Illustrated by: Pamela Zagarenski

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A 2010 Caldecott Honor Book Imagine trying to explain the wonders of the seasons to young and inspired eyes.  How can you do it justice?...