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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 19, 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...
Jan 10, 2019


Dot, Stripe, Squiggle by Sarah Tuttle & Miriam Nerlove
As you all know, I love new board book finds and was particularly excited when I found this one. A special thanks to Life's An Art for...
Jan 8, 2019


6 Board Books for Christmas
I was recently looking through old posts and either I've gotten pickier about which Christmas books I'm going to recommend, or there...
Dec 8, 2018


New to board book format: Love You Always by Eileen Spinelli & illustrated by Gillian Flint
When I look back on which board books our son liked most, I often think of Brown Bear Brown Bear What do you See?, Freight Train, or The...
Dec 1, 2018


Otis Gives Thanks by Loren Long
This week we've been talking a lot about Thanksgiving and while our son doesn't read too many board books anymore, Otis is a favorite...
Nov 20, 2018


One Ted Falls out of Bed by Julia Donaldson
Author of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, One Ted Falls out of Bed is a bedtime story full of adventure as the room comes alive with...
Nov 6, 2018


3 Board Books for Halloween
I don't have a lot of Halloween-themed books in our house, mostly because our kids don't go out trick or treating, but also because so...
Oct 18, 2018


When the Moon Smiled & Who is Sleeping? by Petr Horáček
Despite Candlewick Press, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble stating that Who Is Sleeping? won't be released until February 2019, the book is...
Oct 5, 2018


A Pile of Leaves by Jason Fulford & Tamara Shopsin
Some board books really stand out from all the rest and A Pile of Leaves is one of them. Recently released this month in the US, A Pile...
Sep 25, 2018


Where Is Bear? by Leslea Newman & Valeri Gorbachev
Newly published a couple of months ago, I came across Where Is Bear? during a trip to the bookstore for a much needed leisurely browse....
Sep 20, 2018


One & Other Numbers with Alexander Calder
Finally a new post! I am so sorry for such a long absence. September has been busy, busy. However, I am excited to share One & Other...
Sep 15, 2018


Hello Birds What Do You Say? by Loes Botman
Recently released, Hello Birds What Do You Say? by Loes Botman seems like the perfect end of August book as the cover reminds me so much...
Aug 26, 2018


Summer by Gerda Muller
As the final weeks of summer seem to be fast approaching, I wanted to post one last summer-themed board book. Summer by Gerda Muller was...
Aug 8, 2018


Hello Animals Where Do You Live? by Loes Botman
In anticipation of the release of Loes Botman's, Hello Birds What Do You Say? (coming out on August 7th), I thought I'd introduce you to...
Jul 26, 2018


New to Board Book Format: The Littlest Family's Big Day by Emily Winfield Martin
Another Emily Winfield Martin book that I can add to the blog! When a tiny bear family moves into a tree in the wood they soon go...
Jul 21, 2018


7 Summer Reads
I usually try to post something at least every two weeks (if not more), but this past month has been particularly busy, and while this...
Jun 21, 2018


What To Do With A Box by Jane Yolen & Chris Sheban
The best part of a box is not always what's inside. As Jane Yolen and Chris Sheban highlight, the best part, for a child, is often times...
May 26, 2018


Look, There's a Tractor! by Esther Aarts
Has anyone come across Look, There's a Tractor! yet? Published this past January, author and illustrator, Esther Aarts has made such a...
May 6, 2018


New Finds: Animal Colours, Noises, and Opposites by Nicola Killen
I just love new book discoveries, especially when they're as gorgeous as these! Published in the UK, author and illustrator Nicola Killen...
Apr 11, 2018
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