“Calling All Cars” is bright with text that rolls right off your tongue. Sue Fliess packs a lot into her text and Sarah Beise’s illustrations are charming.
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It’s springtime, and what better way to celebrate than with a book? The following books are a great option for the young reader in your life.
Sometimes you have to put what you love on hold for something else, but for “The Typewriter” author Bill Thomson, the nearly 20-year wait paid off.
“Firebird” and “A Dance Like Starlight” highlight the strides black women have made in the ballet world and serve as examples for budding ballerinas of all colors.
It’s never too soon to expose your child to classical music, and “Welcome to the Symphony” by by Carolyn Sloan and James Williamson is a perfect way to do that.
“How to Mend a Heart” by Sara Gillingham aims to help children identify and cope with the first moments of heartbreak.
It’s February, and in case you haven’t noticed, Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away. For me, nothing says “I love you” like a good book. Below are three fun options that will appeal to readers of all ages.
Months and shapes are paired together in Susan B. Katz’s “All Year Round.” Her text is paired Eiko Ojala’s charming cut-paper artwork. The simple words and colorful illustrations work in harmony.
Each year, Cracking the Cover compiles a list of books worth giving. The following are picture books published in 2015.
“Seven Orange Pumpkins” — which has been adapted from Stephen Savage’s “Ten Orange Pumpkins” for younger readers, is a rhyming countdown featuring a sneaky spider, wily witch, silly scarecrow and other spooky creatures.