It’s the twelfth day of Christmas, and I am reluctantly thinking about packing away ornaments, curbing the cookie and candy indulgences, and moving seasonal books from the bookshelves. Stacks of old and new favorites about winter celebrations will move to make room for others. A few of these books stay on the shelf longer (okay, …
Dick Bruna Books and Illustrations Lottino Dick Bruna, author and illustrator of the Miffy series, is one of my very favorites. Long ago, when my children were young, we played Lottino, a matching game whose illustrations were simple with bright colors. Now my grandchildren play the very same game, and while the box itself has begun …
What’s the Difference Between the Caldecott and Newberry Awards? What’s the difference? Good question! They both have shiny medals on the cover, drawing you in and letting you know that whatever you are about to read will be a quality book. The difference is this: Caldecott medals are awarded to the artist of the most …
Hi all, hope you’re having a wonderful day! I’m so happy my mom agreed to guest post today’s article featuring the best wordless picture books for toddlers. With three children and two grandchildren, she has lots of experience reading and reviewing children’s books. She also has a Masters degree in Education and Counseling and worked …
THE POWER OF BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: HONORING THE CALDECOTT AWARD When you see a Caldecott medal shining off the cover of a book, you know it’ll be a good read. And you especially know it’ll have some amazing illustrations. This award is such a great indicator of quality children’s books. Some of my favorite books are …