Staff picks tagged "picture book"

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Exclamation Mark

Reviewed by Erin K on April 16, 2013

5

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

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So You Want to Be a Rock Star

Reviewed by Amy B on March 22, 2013

5

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...

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There Was a Tree

Reviewed by Amy B on February 22, 2013

4

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

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Snowmen at Work

Reviewed by Amy B on January 25, 2013

5

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...

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Christmas Wombat

Reviewed by Amy B on December 11, 2012

5

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

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Unspoken: A Story of the Underground Railroad

Reviewed by Erin K on December 4, 2012

5

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

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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

Reviewed by Heather W on November 13, 2012

5

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

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Monster Mash

Reviewed by Amy B on October 23, 2012

5

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

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Vampirina Ballerina

Reviewed by Laela T on October 12, 2012

5

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...

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Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond

Reviewed by Amy B on July 31, 2012

5

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...

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

Reviewed by Amy B on July 6, 2012

4

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

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Bats at the Ballgame

Reviewed by Amy B on June 5, 2012

4

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

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Oh no, George!

Reviewed by Laela T on May 15, 2012

5

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