KidLit Picks’- Perseverance

Perseverance, grit, growth mindset, etc. Anyway you spin it, it’s a hot topic right now. And rightfully so. The importance of encouraging effort over ease has been proven to
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June 28, 2018

His Royal Tinyness/Nobody Asked if I Wanted a Baby Sister – Guest Post from Summer @readingisourthing

Title: 1) His Royal Tinyness 2) Nobody Asked if I Wanted a Baby Sister Author: 1) Sally Llyod-Jones 2) Martha Alexander Illustrator: 1) David Roberts 2) Martha Alexander “Once
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June 26, 2018

The New Baby – Guest Post from Leah @astoryaday

Title: The New Baby Author/Illustrator: Mercer Mayer Ages: 2-5 Review Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter has a brand-new baby sister in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s rocking
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June 21, 2018

When I Grow Up – Guest Post from Kim @ BookBairn

Title: When I Grow Up Author: Tim Minchin Illustrator: Steve Antony Age Group: 0-grown ups! Synopsis: Based on the song from the Matilda musical, this is a lyrical poem about all the things a
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June 19, 2018

Masha and Her Sisters – Guest Post from Mel Schuit

Title: Masha and Her Sisters Author/Illustrator: Suzy Ultman Ages: 0-4 Review: Sometimes it’s hard to fit in with your siblings. If you have a brother or sister, you probably
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Siblings Without Rivalry

Title: Siblings Without Rivalry Author: Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Synopsis: A riveting guide to helping siblings learn to respect each other and co-exist peacefully. The Lowdown: I’m a
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June 12, 2018

Two Can

Title: Two Can Author: Smriti Prasadam-Halls Illustrator: Ben Javens Age Group: 0-4 Synopsis: A pair of siblings discover the joy of playing together. The Lowdown: I am somewhat apprehensive
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June 7, 2018

Kidlit Picks’ Suggestions – Art

Favorite picture books have the power to inspire us; they’re the ones that get our kids itching to create—to get off the couch and into the craft cabinet, digging
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