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Jul 27, 2019
Let's Count Butterflies & Pug is Happy
Receiving books in the mail always brightens my day. Thanks to Pygmy Giraffe Publishing, I received two lovely board books that I am...


Jul 24, 2019
3 Board Books from Chronicle Books!
I would like to give a special shout out to Chronicle Books for their generous donation of peek-a-baby farm, Pigs in a Blanket, and...


Jul 18, 2019
Happy Bug Day: Colors with Andy Warhol
With all of the summer bugs we've been encountering, (in and outside of our house these days) I thought it was time for a post about...


Jul 14, 2019
What's on Your Shelf? Interview with The Polished Playhouse
Kelsey: Your blog, The Polished Playhouse has so many beautiful recommendations for parents about ways to encourage learning from home...


Jun 29, 2019
10 Board Books for Summer!
1. Summer in the Forest by Rusty Finch In this newly published lift-the-flap board book, a mother bear and her two bear cubs have the...


Jun 28, 2019
What's On Your Shelf? Interview with Montessori In Real Life Founder
(Photo Copyright Montessori In Real Life) I'm very excited to share this interview! I had such a lovely time connecting with Theresa...


Jun 17, 2019
NYC ABC's by Mr. Boddington's Studio
I'm not usually attracted to board books that seem catered more to adults than to kids but NYC ABC's might just be the exception. If...


Jun 1, 2019
Birdhouse: A lift-the-flap book of discovery
I've been meaning to post about this book for ages. With lovely descriptions about different types of birdhouses such as duck houses,...


May 21, 2019
Early Learning at the Museum
Recently published by The British Museum, these two new board books provide a glimpse into the world of historical British objects,...


May 5, 2019
New Publication: Hello Animals How Do You Sleep? By Loes Botman
Praise again for Loes Botman and her new board book, Hello Animals How Do You Sleep? Her pastel illustrations are as stunning as ever and...


May 2, 2019
Three, LittleBigfoot Board Books
Our eldest doesn't have much interest in board books anymore, unless he's showing one to our youngest, but when he saw Go, Bikes, Go! out...


Apr 12, 2019
New to Board Book Format: Sleep Like A Tiger by Mary Logue & Illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski
I'm sure many of you are already familiar with Sleep Like A Tiger by Mary Logue and Pamela Zagarenski from its original publication in...


Apr 7, 2019
New Publication: First Animals by Hannah & Holly
First Animals by Hannah & Holly adds a lovely new touch to a category of board book (animals) that seems to hit shelves every year. With...


Apr 4, 2019
You Are Light by Aaron Becker
Instagram has been abuzz lately with praise for Aaron Becker's You Are Light, and reasonably so! I'm always looking for unique board book...


Mar 19, 2019
Spot, Spike, Spiral by Sarah Grace Tuttle with illustrations by Miriam Nerlove
I'd like to thank Sarah Tuttle for sending me a copy of her new board book, Spot, Spike, Spiral. I really enjoyed Dot, Strip, Squiggle...


Mar 13, 2019
7 Board Books for Spring
While our two kids have been having a great time this past week playing in the snow and enjoying the still cold, wintery weather, I'm...


Feb 18, 2019
Skye the Puffling
For anyone who adores Scottish-themed books, Skye the Puffling is an adorable tale about a baby puffin who, wild with excitement for the...


Feb 4, 2019
15 Christian/Catholic Board Books
A special thank you to author, Glenys Nellist and her publishers for sending me three different copies of her work. I am happy to include...


Jan 19, 2019
ABC's
1. A Little Book About ABC by Leo Lionno Newly published, A Little Book About ABC brings Leo Lionno's illustrations to life once...


Jan 10, 2019
10 Board Books for Winter
1. Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton A classic that no doubt inspired many of the current books out there about hard...
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