Arrhenius, Ingela P. Where’s the Snowman? Nosy Crow, 2022. [10p.] $9.99. 978-1-5362-2783-3. With just five spreads, this board book with felt flaps is better as a gift than for a library collection. Although it focuses [continue reading]
Out of the Ordinary
Out of the Ordinary
Books with pop-ups, flaps, and die-cut pages. Arrhenius, Ingela P. Animal Atlas. Candlewick, 04/2023. [10p.] $19.99. 978-1-5362-3123-6. Animals from around the world are listed in this simple book, arranged by continent. For example, the [continue reading]
Meet Local Author Crystel Patterson
Crystel Patterson is a Sacramento-based children’s author who focuses on positive narratives of Black people. The UC Berkeley graduate and mother of two has published four picture books in the “Inspired to Be” series, and [continue reading]
Out of the Ordinary
Perrin, Clotilde. Inside the Suitcase. Gecko Press, 09/2021. [20p.]. $21.99, 978-1-776573-43-1. Originally published in France and translated by Daniel Hahn, this picture book with flaps is about a boy with a magical red suitcase. [continue reading]
New Flap and Toy Books
New Flap and Toy Books Educational Insights. The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel and the Golden Acorn. Candlewick, 10/2021. [12p.]. $11.99. 978-1-5362-2273-9. Inspired by the preschool board game, this second board book with flaps stars a [continue reading]
Holiday Books, Part II
Holiday Books, Part II Lee, Mark. 20 Big Trucks in the Middle of Christmas. Illus. by Kurt Cyrus. Candlewick, 09/2021. [32p.] $17.99. 978-1-5362-1253-2. In this follow up to 20 Big Trucks in the Middle [continue reading]
Holiday Books
Hale, Bruce. Super Santa: The Science of Christmas. Illus. by Guy Francis. Harper, 09/2021. [32p.] $10.99. 978-0-06-298363-3. In this comical story, Santa and his helpers prepare for gift delivery by calculating how fast they [continue reading]
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Ahuja, Nandini. Rise Up and Write It: With Real Mail, Posters, and More. Illus. by Anoosha Syed. HarperFestival, 01/2021. [30p.] $16.99. 978-0-06-302959-0. This celebration of civic engagement encourages young readers to participate in their [continue reading]