Remember the Nancy Drew books? Well I love a good mystery, and I’ll always have a big soft spot when it comes to dear Nancy, my favorite amateur sleuth. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to inherit my mother’s collection of Nancy Drews (see Exhibit A below) — I believe my mom has…
I first discovered Love, Ruby Valentine just after Valentine’s Day last year. One of my daughters found it in the library, and we checked it out. After reading, I really wanted to share it on the blog, but I knew I’d have to wait until Valentines this year. Remembering my excitement about this book, when…
When a review copy of this new book called Extra Yarn arrived on my doorstep, I first thought it was a craft book of ideas to use up yarn leftovers from crochet or knitting projects. When I peaked inside I was surprised to find one of the most adorable picture books I’ve seen in some…
Believe it or not, we’ve actually got a little chill in the air — even here in Phoenix. Which means it is the perfect time to share this adorable storybook with you. Sleep Big Bear Sleep! by Maureen Wright is about a very likeable brown bear who is a little hard of hearing. Old Man…
We recently received Make and Takes for Kids, a fun, new book of kids crafts compiled by our friend Marie LeBaron from the blog Make and Takes. (You may remember our Pirate Playdate guest post over there last summer?) With holiday season upon us, I can’t help but suggest this book as the perfect gift…
We found a new favorite to add to our list of best Halloween children’s books. I’m Not Afraid of This Haunted House by Laurie Friedman is filled with all sorts of gruesome delights! Simon Lester Henry Strauss bravely leads a group of his friends through one very spooky house, but nothing — not blood-sucking vampires…
As I mentioned, Independence Day is my most favorite holiday. I love our country, our flag and the Statue of Liberty. Even my little Harrison knows and loves this beloved landmark. So, it’s no surprise that every summer we read this book over and over. L Is for Liberty, by Wendy Cheyette Lewison, tells the…
With St. Patrick’s Day in a few weeks, my oldest daughter is incredibly curious about leprechauns. Attalie told me she wanted to do some “research” on leprechauns so we took a trip to the library to see what books we could find. Either there aren’t a lot of St. Patrick’s Day books or all the…
I fell quickly in love with this fun new book that was sent to me. Written by Barney Saltzberg, Beautiful Oops! has a cheerful message that everyday mistakes can be turned into something wonderful with a little creative thinking. For all us want-to-be Supermoms, it is a fabulous reminder to stay positive and make the…
Surprisingly children actually love a good, spooky tale every now and then. With Halloween just a few weeks away, now is the perfect time. Here are some of our favorite Halloween books: Pumpkin Pumpkin. This beautifully-illustrated book contains minimal words and is great for new readers (or parents wanting to hurry along bedtime). It begins…
