To be fair, my kids are fans of any picture book that involves cartoon butts. They were clearly the target audience for this book as all four of them were laughing out as we followed the poor protagonist's clothing struggles. Any book that appeals to the wide age range of my brood (4 to 11 years) is ...
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Nanette’s Baguette
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Mo Willems is our favorite. There are several spots on this blog where I publicly declare my belief that he is a genius. However, when I read this book to my kids, aged 4 to 10 years, I did not tell them that Willems was the author. It is not immediately recognizable as his work. They all still ...
If You Plant a Seed
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This book really has it all...gorgeous illustrations, an easily understood plot, hilarious moments, and a sweet moral. All of my kids (ages 4 to 10 years) and I thought it was delightful. If You Plant a Seed Details Title: If You Plant a SeedAuthor/Illustrator: Kadir NelsonPublication Year: ...
Chloe and the Lion
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It's not very often you find a picture book that is completely original and hilarious. This is one of those inventive, creative finds that opens kids' minds to new possibilities and helps them think outside of the box. Chloe and the Lion Details Title: Chloe and the LionAuthor: Mac ...
Stuck
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We read a LOT of picture books in this house. It is not often I find one that has all 4 of my kids (ages 4 to 10) laughing with the same intensity. However, Stuck achieved this miraculous feat. All of my kids thought this book was hilarious. Stuck Details Title: StuckAuthor/Illustrator: ...
Unschooled
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I have wondered for a long time whether or not to call ourselves unschoolers when describing how we homeschool. I definitely educate my kids, but most of what we do is so fun (games, books, projects, outdoor activities, etc.) that it doesn't seem right to call it school. This book answered a lot of ...
Unselfie
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It is really important to me that I raise empathetic kids. From my standpoint, if my kids are able to put themselves in other people's shoes, then there will be less fighting in our house. I'm all for anything that brings about peace. It has always been my parenting philosophy that rather than ...
Adventures with Waffles
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I'm pretty sure this is the only read aloud that made me laugh so hard I couldn't continue. Other books have made me laugh until I cried, but with this one, not only was I crying, but I literally couldn't get the words out. I had to hand the book to my ten year old to read a sentence for me. Don't ...
Balanced and Barefoot
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I am basically the choir when it comes to the subject matter of this book. I am all about giving my kids as much outdoor time in nature as possible. I don't need convincing that it is beneficial to children's physical and emotional development. However, for those times when I start to think that ...
The Wild Robot
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This unique and quirky book was absolutely delightful. From the description, I wasn't sure my family was going to enjoy it, but it was recommended by so many people, I figured we had to check it out. From the moment we started reading, it was clear this book was unlike any others we have read. ...
Michelle has a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor's Degree from the California Institute of Technology. 