Cute little vignette type stories about a little girl named Ayana and the adventures she gets up to with her family and friends. I liked that some of Cute little vignette type stories about a little girl named Ayana and the adventures she gets up to with her family and friends. I liked that some of the stories looped back around so you got to learn more about them (like Ayana and her dad visiting the community gardens). These would be great for young readers who are looking for things to start reading on their own....more
I'm dying to do a school outreach so I can read this for an older crowd of kiddos. This was hilarious but definitely not aimed at a younger, storytimeI'm dying to do a school outreach so I can read this for an older crowd of kiddos. This was hilarious but definitely not aimed at a younger, storytime age audience. I still really enjoyed it but would be more apt to use this with elementary schoolers....more
This would be a great read for Baby Lapsit or storytime! Nice and short, great illustrations that could prompt qI'm convinced my cats have read Floof.
This would be a great read for Baby Lapsit or storytime! Nice and short, great illustrations that could prompt questions for older kids at storytime....more
A super cute story about all of the natural wonders Daniel discovers on his day in the park with Grandpa. I love that this has a little science and noA super cute story about all of the natural wonders Daniel discovers on his day in the park with Grandpa. I love that this has a little science and non-fiction type material while still having an engaging narrative. It's also a sweet reminder to catch up with people (or nature!) that you love....more
A sweet book about being nervous to swim for the first time. Our main character gets to know the water in all of its different forms (including in booA sweet book about being nervous to swim for the first time. Our main character gets to know the water in all of its different forms (including in books!) until they feel brave enough to take their first leap. I loved the illustrations, especially when the characters read about the ocean and all of its creatures are depicted so beautifully. This one might be a little long for storytime but it would be a great read for a beach/water theme or for a bravery/taking chances theme....more
As someone who identifies as an Owen (both as a child and sometimes as an adult), I thought this book was okay. My "Owen-esque" behavior came from undAs someone who identifies as an Owen (both as a child and sometimes as an adult), I thought this book was okay. My "Owen-esque" behavior came from undiagnosed ADHD and as a child who was often shushed and heard a lot of mean comments from adults about how much I talked, this just sort of hit me wrong. I think it has an important message in the importance of slowing down, talking less, and listening, but I can tell you from experience I would not have learned that lesson by losing my voice...I just would have been frustrated and I worry a lot of chatty kids would feel that way too. I think there's a better way to convey the message....more
A cute story about an adorable house with spooky parents who is longing to be a haunted house. The illustrations are really fun and the story is funnyA cute story about an adorable house with spooky parents who is longing to be a haunted house. The illustrations are really fun and the story is funny but ultimately has a sweet message about being yourself. This would be a fun Halloween read, or an anytime read for kids who love just a little bit of spooky....more
A great picture book biography of soccer legend Abby Wambach. Great for young readers who want to learn more about women's soccer or about female athlA great picture book biography of soccer legend Abby Wambach. Great for young readers who want to learn more about women's soccer or about female athletes!...more
This was an excellent picture book about Penelope and his coming out story. I loved that his family, friends, and teachers were accepting of him, but This was an excellent picture book about Penelope and his coming out story. I loved that his family, friends, and teachers were accepting of him, but I also really liked that his Big Brother was conflicted about Penelope's transition and needed Mom to explain why Penelope's change didn't have to make sense to Big Brother, they just needed to love Penelope. It felt very realistic and gentle, a great teaching moment for families reading this book to help their own children in transition....more
This book made me want to travel around Canada and try every province's take on poutine! I loved that Zoey had fond memories of spending time with herThis book made me want to travel around Canada and try every province's take on poutine! I loved that Zoey had fond memories of spending time with her family as she enjoyed their poutine. ...more
An excellent history of the Selma Teachers March that helped turn the tide of the Civil Rights Movement. I thought the story itself was detailed and mAn excellent history of the Selma Teachers March that helped turn the tide of the Civil Rights Movement. I thought the story itself was detailed and moving, and the historical notes in the back provided added context and were a nice biography of some of the "characters" we follow in the book....more
A fun book about Korean-American chef Roy Choi who put his own remix on food he loved to bring it to a variety of people in LA. I thought the story itA fun book about Korean-American chef Roy Choi who put his own remix on food he loved to bring it to a variety of people in LA. I thought the story itself was interesting but the pictures really steal the show. The street art/graffiti style illustrations are very cool and reflect the culture that text states Roy Choi values. It was a great marrying of statements and design....more
I love this series of biographies! I'd never heard of Rudolf Nureyev and really enjoyed learning a bit about his life.I love this series of biographies! I'd never heard of Rudolf Nureyev and really enjoyed learning a bit about his life....more
A great introduction to young readers on the inspiring Shirley Chisholm. I loved that the book covers a brief history of her life, but also touches onA great introduction to young readers on the inspiring Shirley Chisholm. I loved that the book covers a brief history of her life, but also touches on the impact she's made today, especially the impact that's applicable to the kids reading this book....more
While this is a great book about individual letters and the words they make together, it's an even more impactful story about the power of community, While this is a great book about individual letters and the words they make together, it's an even more impactful story about the power of community, togetherness, and being brave enough to reach out to others even when we're a little scared to. I love this story so much....more
A great book about why it's so important to ask before we take things we know don't belong to us! This would be a fun one to do at storytime so the kiA great book about why it's so important to ask before we take things we know don't belong to us! This would be a fun one to do at storytime so the kids can all make their Razzle Dazzle Lollipop face together....more
I could write a whole book about what I love about this book. It's so sweet and so relatable, especially if you love books more than people. Lotti is I could write a whole book about what I love about this book. It's so sweet and so relatable, especially if you love books more than people. Lotti is shy and struggles to make friends - she'd prefer to stay in the worlds her books take her to. One day she learns books can be a bonding tool with other people and a whole new world opens up to her.
I loved Lotti's little quips that were separate of the main text. I think for readers who don't want to spend too much time in the book, you could just read the main text and be able to get something out of the story, but she's too funny not to read all of her asides. I also LOVE that the book recommends more books across all age ranges. It was so fun to look at the illustrations and see which books I've read, which ones I haven't read in a long time, and which ones I needed to add to my TBR. The books were also so diverse and thoughtfully placed throughout. I also loved that Lotti didn't just read in her age group, but brings home books from the "teen" area and specifically mentions she could never be too old for picture books (same, Lotti). This is just a flawless book for any book lover or shy kids who might not know yet how to connect with other kids....more
It feels weird to say I thought this book was sweet...but that's pretty much my feeling to sum this story up. It doesn't go into a lot of depth, just It feels weird to say I thought this book was sweet...but that's pretty much my feeling to sum this story up. It doesn't go into a lot of depth, just naming countries around the world and saying sweet people live there. I think the book has a nice message, but I feel like it underestimates how intelligent kids can be. I think it could have gone a little more in depth about why it's important to remember there are sweet people everywhere....more
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