I picked up Chicka Chicka I Love You, a 2025 picture book, out of curiosity. I had loved the classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom–and who […]
A Rock is Lively
Last month I read Dianna Hutts Aston’s An Egg is Quiet. I enjoyed it, and have since learned that it is a series. There are […]
Small Mighty Dung Beetle
Mary Auld’s 2025 picture book Small Mighty Dung Beetle strikes a nice balance between fun and informational/educational. The fun–for kids, and for immature folks like […]
Noodles on a Bicycle (video)
Some months ago I read Kyo Maclear’s Noodles on a Bicycle, or rather, read, enjoyed, and appreciated it. It’s a good book that is both […]
I’m Longer Than You!
I’m Longer Than You! An Epic Contest of Measurement is a new (2025) and pleasant picture book. It is also useful and educational. Author /illustrator […]
I’m Trying (two more times)
I have completist tendencies, and since I enjoyed Bethany Barton’s earlier books (I started my exploration of the series with I’m Trying to Love Farts), […]
Billie Jean Peet, Athlete
Billie Jean Peet, Athlete is a recent (2025) book by Andrea Beaty, author of Ada Twist, Scientist (and other books in that series, like Iggy […]
Astrophysics for Babies
I recently read the 2018 board book Astrophysics for Babies by Chris Ferrie and Julia Kregenow. It is one of a number of books from […]
What Fish Are Saying: Strange Sounds in the Ocean
I really didn’t know what to expect from What Fish Are Saying: Strange Sounds in the Ocean, a 2025 picture book written by Kirsten Pendreigh […]
a face is a poem
2024 picture book a face is a poem is written and illustrated by Julie Morstad. That name is enough, or should be: I shouldn’t have […]