Tag Archives: picture books

New! Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown

Posted on September 30, 2013 by

Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown is the story of a tiger who becomes bored with behaving properly. One day, Mr. Tiger decides to ignore the expectations that society has for him and “go wild.” In the process, Mr. … Continue reading →

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Best Booklists of 2012

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

As the year comes to a close, I have been appreciating all of wonderful picture books I have discovered this past year (We March, Island, Outside Your Window, The Frank Show, Extra Yarn and many more) as well as the unexpected … Continue reading →

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60 Not-to-be-Missed Picture Books (November)

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

Here are 5 more not-to-be-missed picture books and a reminder to share 10 of your favorite picture books with us by December 1st! This past year, I have been sharing five not-to-be-missed picture books with you each month on the … Continue reading →

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Join Us Friday Morning for Halloween Picture Book Recommendations

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Brooke Williams, a children’s librarian from New Haven, Connecticut, is joining me on Friday morning (8am CST/9am EST) to recommend Halloween-themed picture books. I met Brooke a couple weeks ago in New York City at a children’s book blog conference, … Continue reading →

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20 Themed Booklists for Teachers

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

Here are 20 themed booklists for preschool and elementary school teachers. I hope these booklists help you quickly find great picture books to share with your students. Are you looking for a book on a theme not listed below? Click on … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Challenge: Week 2. Get your children their own library cards.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

It is not too late to join us for the Summer Reading Challenge! To participate: 1. Take 10 trips to the library. You may wish to establish a weekly routine of heading to the library at a set time each week, … Continue reading →

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60 Not-to-be-Missed Picture Books

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

Part of the impetus for this blog was the nagging thought that there are many amazing picture books in the world that I do not want to miss sharing with my children. This thought has reared its head again and spurred me to … Continue reading →

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