Staff picks tagged "kids"

The Boxcar Children

Reviewed by Heather W on May 3, 2013

The 60th anniversary edition of a classic children's book that still managed to charm my tech-savvy kids. Read more...

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry

Reviewed by Amy B on April 30, 2013

I saw this book and fell in love with the wildlife photos. Read more...

Exclamation Mark

Reviewed by Erin K on April 16, 2013

A wonderful story about standing out and being yourself with witty, engaging illustrations! Read more...

So You Want to Be a Rock Star

Reviewed by Amy B on March 22, 2013

Have you dreamed about being a rock legend, but don't know where to start? Do you like to play air guitar? If so, this book is for you! Read more...

Fake Mustache

Reviewed by Laela T on March 1, 2013

The Heidelberg Handlebar #7 mustache is ready to take over the world. Be ready to laugh, because this book is 100% ridiculous. Read more...

There Was a Tree

Reviewed by Amy B on February 22, 2013

Beat the winter blahs by sharing this sing-along picture book featuring a beautiful African landscape, safari animals and bright orange sun. Read more...

Ungifted

Reviewed by Heather W on February 8, 2013

Being gifted doesn't mean you know it all. Read more...

Snowmen at Work

Reviewed by Amy B on January 25, 2013

What if there is a secret time at night when snowmen come alive and work at different jobs? What kind of a job do you think a snowman would do? Read more...

Christmas Wombat

Reviewed by Amy B on December 11, 2012

What's cuter than a wombat? A wombat at Christmastime! Read more...

Unspoken: A Story of the Underground Railroad

Reviewed by Erin K on December 4, 2012

A wordless story with beautiful illustrations about a brave girl during the Civil War. Read more...

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

Reviewed by Heather W on November 13, 2012

This laugh-out-loud tale is the new bedtime standard at my house. Read more...

Monster Mash

Reviewed by Amy B on October 23, 2012

Catrow's illustrations are monstrously good and highly entertaining. Read more...

Vampirina Ballerina

Reviewed by Laela T on October 12, 2012

Cute, cute, cute, that's what this book is! And it's full of practical advice for any young vampire looking to become a ballerina. Read more...

Game Changers

Reviewed by Amy B on September 18, 2012

Written by well-known sportswriter Mike Lupica, this book is a fun football read for kids ages eight and up. Read more...

The One and Only Ivan

Reviewed by Laela T on August 24, 2012

The One and Only Ivan tugs at the heartstrings in a way that only a true story can. Read more...

Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond

Reviewed by Amy B on July 31, 2012

Join Jo, Old MacDonald's granddaughter, as she takes a nature walk and encounters various animals like deer, ducks and frogs milling around the pond. Read more...

Captain Awesome to the Rescue!

Reviewed by Heather W on July 10, 2012

If Captain Underpants had a little brother, it would totally be Captain Awesome! Read more...

Mosquitoes Are Ruining My Summer! and Other Silly Dilly Camp Songs

Reviewed by Amy B on July 6, 2012

Another Silly Dilly songbook that will have kids asking for more. Read more...

Wonder

Reviewed by Erin K on July 3, 2012

I think kids (and adults, for that matter) could learn a lot of great lessons from this book. Read more...

A Diamond in the Desert

Reviewed by Laela T on June 26, 2012

This book explores the hardships in the Japanese-American internment camps during WWII and the enduring spirit of the people who were held there. Read more...

The Apothecary

Reviewed by Kate F on June 22, 2012

Meloy's style is classic and timeless, and has an appeal for both kids and adults. Read more...

Bats at the Ballgame

Reviewed by Amy B on June 5, 2012

This book has entertaining illustrations and fun word play. Read more...

Middle of Nowhere

Reviewed by Kate F on May 29, 2012

If you're like me, and you're a sucker for stories about abandoned kids making it on their own, this might be the book for you! Read more...

Oh no, George!

Reviewed by Laela T on May 15, 2012

Chris Haughton is quickly becoming one of my favorite children's book writers. Read more...

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