Through its thoughtful dialogues, Grandpa, I’m Afraid will help chase away all those proverbial monsters from under the bed. In Mart Grams’s imaginative picture book Grandpa, I’m Afraid, a grandfather and his granddaughters explore... Read More

"Just an Ordinary Elephant and The Bald Cardinal" is a lovely addition to the Squirrel Hill series of read-aloud tales. In a peaceful clearing down an old dirt road sits a farmhouse inhabited by a medley of lively friends in Paul Sleman... Read More

"Icy the Iceberg" is an appealing tale for young, inquisitive minds. One snowflake makes a transformational journey in Larry Friend’s "Icy the Iceberg". The story of Icy begins near Vancouver, Canada, where he becomes a snowflake. He... Read More

With skillful rhyme, the story naturally incorporates colors, and teaches the Chinese word for each. Kathy de Bruin’s clever rhyming picture book, "Bobby and Boo Set Sail", uses two boys, their aunt and uncle, and a day on a boat to... Read More

"Meet the Pops" is a bright, smart picture book that engages children with important life lessons. "Meet the Pops" by Belinda Barbieri is an amusing and colorful picture book about an adorable family, the Pops, and their children’s... Read More

This children’s picture book will help to expand Spanish vocabularies and encourage fluency, providing a few giggles along the way. M. U. Salas-Tristan introduces children to a wide array of common Spanish verbs via her dog Rocky and... Read More

"Gogo and the Upside Down Umbrella" is an inventive, sweet example of an imaginative journey. "Gogo and the Upside Down Umbrella" by Kathy Hill is a charming story about a grandchild and grandmother who have an unexpected adventure in a... Read More

A strong rhyme scheme throughout the beautifully written "In My World" makes it ideal as a read-aloud. Young children are sure to love the pages of "In My World", which are filled with imaginative text by Chuck Aardema and whimsical... Read More