4.16 avg rating — 5,827 ratings

"Tremendous book for all ages! Melissa Sweet - author & illustrator - has written a beautiful biography of E. B. White, born in 1899 and creator of Charlotte's Web and other great books, essays, letters, and poetry. Indeed the title of this book says it all, E. B. White is some writer. This book is uplifting as well as informative about the 20th Century. Melissa Sweet explores how E. B. White grew up to become one of the greatest writers in children's literature. Melissa Sweet gives us a story of a true hero! Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White will inspire children to 'be' their best.
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4.12 avg rating — 11,465 ratings

"Brendan Wenzel must have a busy art studio as he is incorporated so many forms of art in this book! The story gives a sense of how living creatures look at a cat - each a different perspective! The cat, too, shows different feeling & emotions. The reader will be intrigued with the animals & want to read this story again & again! I shared the book with my grandson, as he turned two. He was captivated! In the hands of a young child, an attention grabbing story is the ultimate test of greatness!"

4.16 avg rating — 6,953 ratings

"AMAZING story & pictures accentuate the beauty of nature. Learn about topiary - tree sculptures. A "brother" team show how a community celebrates the beauty of these trees by daytime play and night festivities! Over a year, see changes...leaves fall, branches pop out in winter, and new leaves sprout in all directions as spring arrives. The topiaries disappear, but good memories remain forever in the minds of a connected community. A little boy learns from the master Night Gardener. See how."

4.05 avg rating — 2,252 ratings

"It's a worthy job to be uncorker of ocean bottles! A lonely fellow lives with a cat! He works faithfully finding bottles along the shore & delivering the messages. He knows how happy people are, but how he wishes to receive a message! One day, a bottle floats in. Could it be his? A masterful story set in a seaside culture that has endured over time with an emphasis on the importance of caring for one another & being a friend. The illustrations radiate a beautiful world.

Nice collaboration - Michelle Cuevas and Erin E. Stead!"

3.99 avg rating — 1,611 ratings

"Who hasn't wished for school to cancel due to an overnight snow? This book reminds me of all those many wishes I had as a child! What a delightful story told in under a hundred words - yet each word carefully chosen to evoke warm feelings and satisfaction! The illustrations are done with scratchboard & watercolor - beautiful art media. Sidman & Krommes have teamed to share a wonderful story about family, snow, city life, & wishing!
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4.15 avg rating — 4,987 ratings

"Powerful story about a little guy looking to find his own identity - written by an insightful author, Sherman Alexie. The story is heartwarming with an element of surprise at the conclusion that will touch the reader's heart! The illustrations are warm and tender.The illustrator created a color pallet of "authentic brick and old wood" scraps scanned and computerized, from an dilapidated old house where her studio now stands. It can't get any better than this! What a great book for all ages!"

3.78 avg rating — 1,619 ratings

"Quite the journey into the magical play of childhood! Drop the technological devices and pick up this amazingly beautiful book! Incredible artistic style will touch your heart in the life of a child playing with his tribe and imagination. Look out Caldecott! Here is a winner, hopefully!!!"

3.65 avg rating — 1,270 ratings

"Amazing picture book! Stead takes the ordinary & makes it spectacular. This has stories within a story - some happy, some not. He writes about nature's beauty, friendship, advancements in inventions, travel, & architecture yet also gently addresses war & poverty. The artwork is simplistic but captivating. Stead uses a simple camera to capture beauty in everyday life. He has created a wonderful story from a simple walk with his dog around town! "

4.13 avg rating — 7,443 ratings

"Supports the power of reading in a very creative, beautiful way! This book hints at keeping the classics alive. Could be worth listing the classics listed on the end papers...as a "to read" list for any child & / or adult."

3.83 avg rating — 814 ratings

"A beautiful story and illustrations by Philip Stead!

Wonderful interpretation of colors...red, yellow, & white radiate through this story. How fitting to show that creatures...human and animals can be so different but yet be best of friends. Such a glorious book. Very tender.

Power packed in these simple words, in the story -- "It is better to walk than to worry!" So true!"

3.96 avg rating — 1,435 ratings

"You know how to tell a great children's book? When you start to read to a little one, and he/ she comes right over and has a seat in your lap to see the pages better. My little 19 month old grandson was very engaged in this tender story. He liked standing tall like a tree as did Dennis in the story!

Very heartwarming read for children. Gets children exploring their creativeness. Teaches them to be courageous and to share their talents with others.

Love the focus on red words and the highlighted red picture lines that show using one's imagination in play!"

4.06 avg rating — 514 ratings

"When grandparents & grandchildren play, they create lasting memories. This wonderful story shares a generational bond as each teaches the other their exercise & relaxation techniques. The illustrations bring joy & laughter as grandpa awkwardly does yoga, & as the little one adds a feisty interpretation of grandpa's gentle tai chai movements. The book offers glossary, exercises, & further reading on tai chai & yoga. Add to a cultural diversity and grandparent collection. "

4.33 avg rating — 2,171 ratings

"A powerful, moving story of slavery & dreams of freedom. A heart wrenching story about those sold into slavery - how they coped - at the hands of their owners, what they were thinking and their dreams. The beauty of the story is how they learned to cope via family bonds, art, dance, music, and storytelling. A story based on historical documents brought to life through moving words and beautiful collages, portraits, and drawings to honor real people and real events in history."

really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,297 ratings

"How intricate the construction of a box can be! Boxes come in handy for child’s play, homework, & other purposes! Ever looked for the right size box to serve as a diorama or Valentine’s mailbox? Once, we reshaped boxes to frost white & adorn with candies as gingerbread houses! Hold onto your boxes! What to do with a Box by Jane Yolen & Chris Sheban provides stimulation for hours of creative play! The text is simple yet powerful. Cardboard illustrations will stir the imagination!"

3.96 avg rating — 5,837 ratings

"A beautiful hero story! Such a wonderful interpretation of a brilliant, kind artist. Wishing this book to receive many awards and recognition in the days to come! Very enjoyable!"

3.92 avg rating — 494 ratings

"A little boy named Frank is having a bad day; that's when his parents think the time is right to visit the animal shelter. And that's the day Frank gets Lucky. This book is funny and heartwarming! The pictures are comical. Enjoy the story as you see how a little boy and his dog interact and learn science, math, art, social skills, history, map reading, foreign language and much more. Together the two explore the whole wide world and enjoy hands-on and paws-on learning! This "schooling" story is sure to tickle your funny bone!"

4.05 avg rating — 717 ratings

"Very tender story in the power of the imagination of a child. His new toy is alive, so the little child believes! But his family laughs. When the toy gets lost in the Woods, how does the little toy find its way home?"

4.05 avg rating — 1,088 ratings

"A book worthy of adding to everyone's reading list - ages PreK to 101! Evan Turk has created a timeless tale told with majesty - a tale that is filled with respect for the healthy needs of humanity, nature, and the environment. A rich array of colors is woven into the beautiful illustrations completing the beauty of this book! A must read!!!"

3.96 avg rating — 1,056 ratings

"Powerful children's book. Feels like it has words but the story is in the reader's mind! There are a few words but they will appear on the typewriter. Love the illustrations. They are BIGGER than life! What an extraordinary story. The pictures really look like photographs and computer graphics, but this book was done by hand artistry. Read all about this labor of love for storytelling and art by the author/illustrator - http://billthomsonillustration.blogsp...."

4.21 avg rating — 4,038 ratings

"Delightful! Great children's book - sure to stimulate a love for school in little ones! The new schoolfront has a warm personification. Its face seems to smile and frown along with the actions of the story! The school has much to learn along with the children! He anticipates children coming on the first day but then he hopes they will return! The children anticipate the first day, too, but the teacher, playmates, lunch, playground, and the school's atmosphere are so fun that everyone wants a repeat performance on day two! The perfect book for children. Lots to look at in the pictures. Christian Robinson illustrates with warmth and accepting tones and shapes. "

4.07 avg rating — 3,735 ratings

"Unique! A fantasy book for bugs!!!! And children, too! Follow this creative story thru time & see the wonders of their world unfold! The characters are bugs, a spider, and a bird and is set in the plant world! Watch what happens as time progress from spring to summer, to fall, to winter, and then back again to spring! The pictures say it all! The language? Well, it's insect talk! The reader will, no doubt, delight in trying to figure out what they are saying based on the pictures!"

4.10 avg rating — 1,618 ratings

"An amazing feat of engineering to make this beautiful book. This is a word-free book. Yet the reader clearly visualizes the words in his / her own mind! This is a remarkable story about having more than one friend and how to share these friendships!"

3.97 avg rating — 1,985 ratings

"I read this book to my 21-month old grandson! The book is a winner! The text is well orchestrated to keep the reader waiting and wanting to read more. The pictures share the building excitement of the season! This is an uplifting book that takes a gentle view of nature--great concept development. Yet, it also shows what children love to do outdoors in the spring like splashing in mud puddles and flying kites. There's a surprise "waiting" on the last page! Don't read ahead! Kudos to a great author / illustrator team!"

3.74 avg rating — 894 ratings

"Hoot and Peep is a delightful story about two owls in the same family with totally different views about life! At first, they just don’t accept each other’s viewpoints, but in time, they are willing to listen to each other and oh how sweet it is when they blend their voices!
This book can be used as a leading discussion on nature, girl power, or listening to other’s viewpoints.
The nocturnal pictures are a bright blue with lovely shades of brown, grey, and gold! Delightful addition to anyone’s bookshelf!
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3.77 avg rating — 386 ratings

"Fascinating information about the amazing little firefly - so much to learn! Well worth reading! The photo illustrations for the story are incredible. Enjoy watching the fireflies light up their world in the blue hour of nightfall and see why!"

3.91 avg rating — 1,189 ratings

"A whimsical fairytale for modern times! A mud fairy does wonderful things to keep an orderly castle, yet she leaves muddy footprints and cracks as she lumbers around. Thus, she is wished away and gladly retreats to the forest. When the castle becomes in disrepair, it is only the ordinary girl that is able to learn from the fairy how to solve the problem. Themes of cooperation, giving one's best effort, apprenticeship, and hard work come shining through in this tale!"

4.38 avg rating — 2,131 ratings

"Such a wonderful book to share with children. So much to gain from hearing this story where people work together to overcome insurmountable odds in a life of poverty. Through the joys and love of music and dedicated training on their handmade instruments of garbage, a group of talented young people bring forth a better life for themselves and their families. This book's illustrations are as intriguing as the story. They, too, have the look of building an amazing story, in collage format, from found materials and recycled objects. A book to be enjoyed over and over again.
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4.21 avg rating — 761 ratings

"So much research has gone into this wonderful tribute to the golden age of jazz! Love the poetry, the illustrations, the historical notes and resources, and of course, THE photograph of 1958. This book should walk away with numerous awards in literature!"

4.39 avg rating — 2,691 ratings

"ALL THE WONDERS of Return - What a fun ride through the imagination travelling to lost seas and castles and joining in battle to save the king and his kingdom. But of, course, all good adventures bring the realization that there's no place like home! The trilogy is a set of marvelous wonder and magical storytelling for any child! "

3.94 avg rating — 3,429 ratings

"See how to fill the time when you head out on a long, long trip! Are We There Yet? explores a child's wild and imaginative thoughts as he pass the time in the back seat, heading to Grandma's birthday party! The little guy's thoughts, backseat play, and dreams take him back in time and forward to face many adventurous challenges! What a primer on how to make a boring ride ever so thrilling!"

3.78 avg rating — 620 ratings

"This little truck is young and has so much to learn from the masters and from hands-on learning. What is white? What can be mixed? Presto! What does it make? Take a look in this story! A great surprise awaits!"

3.84 avg rating — 2,517 ratings

"Appealing artwork resembles chalkboard drawings of the mid 50s. A great family story consisting of a day at the beach and then a peaceful ending of the day with a detailed bedtime. The story centers around an early bedtime...but there is so much for little Lucy to do before she can settle to sleep! --Oh, be sure to flip through the pages with your little reader and count the 20 yawns!"

4.10 avg rating — 541 ratings

"This Is My Dollhouse by Giselle Potter - Great addition to a picture book collection and even greater lesson for children and their parents, too! In the 50's, we made playtime come alive with pictures cut out of the Sears and Roebuck Catalog! We found Moms, Dads, big sister and little brother! Their waredrobes, toys, and household items were endless! This is that kind of a book! Child's play costs little with a vivid imagination! This story relates that well!"

3.79 avg rating — 333 ratings

"A PERFECT book for children totally infatuated with trucks & heavy equipment on wheels & rollers. This book has it all! It's a child tested book! Most books shared with our 2-year-old grandson are of passing interest. This book captured his attention from start to finish, a perfect 2yr - PreK2 library addition! The story's told in poetic fashion & has accompanying illustrations of superb quality! Join a little boy & his animal friends on a rollin' & rollickin' adventure! -cvh review"

3.90 avg rating — 526 ratings

"What a creative, imaginative story! Isn't it every child's dream to build a treehouse? This book is the perfect floor plan and layout for building the ideal tree house! Of course, the treehouse in this story is made of candy! Shhhh.... Let's keep that our secret! For a great review check out - https://www.kirkusreviews.com/feature..."

4.08 avg rating — 698 ratings

"A collaborative effort of the author and illustrator to create a refreshing book! Together, they have created a vocabulary lesson on homographs - words with the same spelling and sound but different meanings. Animals team up to show how words can be used (side-by-side) as nouns and verbs. Additionally, this would be a great kick-start to dramatics! So yaks yak and kids kid. How could you illustrate the action of kids kidding? The pictures and side notes are quite comical, vivid, and creative."

4.13 avg rating — 1,210 ratings

"The Airport Book explains the process of flying in full detail to little fliers! This is a book that children will enjoy reading over and over again. Includes a little mystery...like....why did a carrot show up on the security x-ray of someone's pocket and how did the monkey get out of the little girl's suitcase? The illustrations are fun - detail packed, cartoon style, almost like a graphic novel. Great look at people - filled with a diversity of cultures, careers, and families. "

3.84 avg rating — 1,937 ratings

"Some children take lessons like piano or a sport's skill. This little guy wants to take lessons to be a lion. Though there are 7 lessons, according to the expert veteran lion, the little boy tires very easy from the strenuous training. See what happens to make this training all worthwhile! Children will want to hear this story again and again. They may even want to test their skills at being a lion! "

3.41 avg rating — 334 ratings

"A marvelous story about the family working and playing together. Will give readers a happy, content feeling of accomplishment. Together, they build a raft from the driftwood store along the beach! The language is great in this story. So much to learn and experience about high tides and low tides, as well as the life in these tidepool areas.

Looks like this would be an outstanding Caldecott contender for 2017. The artwork is amazing and distinctive. Feel the joys of a happy childhood in reading this book.
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3.88 avg rating — 1,173 ratings

"Goes right up there with Seuss and Mo Willems as super popular read-mes and read-me-agains with children. This is humorous and yet it makes a great point! Maybe the grass is not greener on the other side of the fence! Make the best with what you've got! Love the simplicity yet powerful pictures! An excellent pairing with Nikki McClure's Waiting for High Tide, also a 2016 title!
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4.02 avg rating — 1,798 ratings

"Horrible Bear! by Ame Dyckman and Zachariah OHora - Poor bear! He didn't really break that kite! Did he? See what happens to the little feisty redheaded girl when she gets a taste of her own medicine. Great lesson building story on forgiveness! But watch out, there is a twist in the story at the end...guess what is about to happen? What a sweet but humorous story sure to bring on the giggles and applause at any read-aloud!"

4.24 avg rating — 1,747 ratings

"A great concept book about the four seasons. Fogliano has written the poetry as though she kept a detailed journal of what's happening everyday in the great outdoors. Exquisite use of language to help the reader understand the movement through the seasons. And then, the illustrations are equally as detailed and captivating. This is a welcome addition to anyone's library that will please the senses and want to be read again and again!"

3.63 avg rating — 1,212 ratings

"I Hear a Pickle: and Smell, See, Touch, & Taste It, Too! by Rachel Isadora - Great concept book on understanding the 5 senses. Love the illustrations of a diverse group of children as they share what they hear, smell, see, touch and taste and don't! I like how the book teaches the how and why factor of each of these sensed, too, through text and illustrations. "

4.05 avg rating — 2,484 ratings

"Excellent story about the romance of a couple, worm and worm, that just want to get married, but then everyone else pours on the need for details, details, detail. Great choice for starting a conversation about LGBT relationships. Very nice choice for looking at sentence structure and correct punctuation when using dialogue."

3.90 avg rating — 1,136 ratings

"Funny and fun read! Suspense builds....until uh, oh, poor little guy! Book has the reader thinking about all of the poor little guys out there in the great big ocean! "

3.71 avg rating — 1,867 ratings

"Funny! Great read-aloud book. Listeners will want to tell owl who keeps making the noise! And in the end, when all is quiet, the listeners will break out in applause! And all say, "Read again, please!""

3.61 avg rating — 1,126 ratings

"Very good library addition to help children understand what happens when life ends for an animal or human. This is a classic book, written by Margaret Wise Brown and first published in 1938. I like the crayon and chalk-like illustrations in this edition. "

3.86 avg rating — 2,565 ratings

"Hilarious exploration through the eyes and teeth of Snappsy, the alligator! Of course, he did not ask to be in this book! But, he makes the best of it. He learns the value of friendship...to have friends, you have to be one!

This book will surely bring laughter when its shared with children!

Love the partnership between words and illustrations! This writer and illustrator team did a fine job on this one!"

4.26 avg rating — 3,096 ratings

"Excellent concept book of community involvement! It's great to see how art can bring happiness to people and unite a community! Great resource for volunteerism, too!"

3.85 avg rating — 1,026 ratings

"Great fractured fairytale version of Hansel and Gretel. Children will love this action packed story. Love that the story serves justice and reinforces the lawful mission of rescuing, protecting, and defending that which is right and good! The hilarious pictures reinforce this mission! Illustrator, Dan Santat has been busy at work!"