Michael Foreman was born in March of 1938, so he was only three years old on April 21, 1941, the night an incendiary bomb dropped through the roof of his bedroom. Part of his description of that night sounds just like the memory a three-year-old would retain. “The sky bounced as my mother ran.” Foreman…
Category: Picture Books
Jenny: The Airplane that Taught America to Fly
In Jenny, David Weitzman gives the reader a fascinating look into the construction of Jenny. I love Weitzman’s engaging writing and beautiful illustrations.
The Animal Hedge – A Lovely Fairy Tale
The Animal Hedge by Paul Fleischman and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline is a delightful fairy tale about a poor farmer and his three sons.
True Story from Holland: Katje the Windmill Cat
Inspired by this true story, Gretchen Woelfle created an absolutely charming story about Katje and the baby that she saved that day.
Dear Peter Rabbit – Parents’ Choice Honor
Dear Peter Rabbit is a clever and comical story about the friendship between some of the most famous storybook characters.
Heckedy Peg: A New Fairy Tale
Published in 1987, Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood and illustrated by Don Wood is a gorgeous new book with an old-fashioned fairy tale feel.
The Great Kettles: A Tale of Time
The writing is lovely, the story creative, and the illustration is museum-worthy. I am shocked that it did not at least get a Caldecott honor!
Rags: Hero Dog of WWI
Complete with lush illustration and engaging prose, the true story of Rags: Hero Dog of WWI is a delight to read and share.
Stubby The Dog Soldier: WWI Hero
This summer I had the joy of reading two dog-themed WWI picture books that I can wholeheartedly recommend. The first is, Stubby the Dog Soldier: WWI Hero.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
A truly lovely retelling and a gorgeous picture book, if you were only going to read one Snow-White, this would be the one.
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey is one of my most favorite picture books of all time.
The Hickory Chair
Gran was the best at hide-and-seek and loved to hide messages for her loved ones to find. Her will-reading is no different.
Cathedral: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
Part historical account, part engineering explanation, and part artistic expression, Cathedral takes the reader from the foundation to the dedication.
Frog and Toad Are Friends
Such a simple, lovely friendship – it is no wonder that so many people today have such a fondness for these two friends.
Locomotive by Brian Flocca is Amazing
Locomotive by Brian Floca is a completely marvelous invitation into the romance of trains, how they work, and why they matter.