March 22

What a gorgeous picture book for bedtime reading! It almost lulled me to sleep with its stunning subtle neon line drawings on black and gently woven words. Each creature’s sleeping habits (some will be a surprise) and imagined dreams are highlighted What a gorgeous picture book for bedtime reading! It almost lulled me to sleep with its stunning subtle neon line drawings on black and gently woven words. Each creature’s sleeping habits (some will be a surprise) and imagined dreams are highlighted on his own two-page spread, along with a few lines of well-crafted description. A child will welcome a cozy reading of this story before the lights go off! ...more

March 19

It amazes me how much information can be creatively written in a historical fiction picture book. And what an amazing woman Isabella Bird was! A woman after my own heart. One who loved to travel and experience new things. Although I could never be as It amazes me how much information can be creatively written in a historical fiction picture book. And what an amazing woman Isabella Bird was! A woman after my own heart. One who loved to travel and experience new things. Although I could never be as brave as she was. You will think you’ve traveled the world after reading this book, and will be curious about the books she wrote on her trips around the world. A perfect book to celebrate the accomplishments of women! ...more