Inspired by this true story, Gretchen Woelfle created an absolutely charming story about Katje and the baby that she saved that day.
Category: Picture Books
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.
The Birthday Present by Patricia Miles Martin
The Birthday Present by Patricia Miles Martin is a sweet long-ish picture book that is ideal for any child but boys especially.
Greased Lightning by Sterling North
Greased Lightning by Sterling North and illustrated by Kurt Wiese is a little bit Rascal, a lot Charlotte’s Web, and everything good about a boy picture book.
Code Breaker, Spy Hunter by Laurie Wallmark
The Friedman code breaker story is absolutely compelling and worthy of our attention. They lived storied lives and changed the course of two world wars.