Yay! Another fabulous biography for the kiddos! This one is about our current VP, Kamala Harris. As with all of the books in this picture book series,Yay! Another fabulous biography for the kiddos! This one is about our current VP, Kamala Harris. As with all of the books in this picture book series, this one starts out when the subject is a child. We learn about how Kamala's parents met and how they raised their two kids. It is from her parents and friends that Kamala gained a passion for law and justice. She went on to become a lawyer and district attorney. Most recently she broke major glass ceilings by becoming the first female VP, the first Asian American VP and the first African-American VP of the United States. Truly an inspiring story for the littles, loaded with lots of colorful illustrations that will pull them right into her life story.
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I am such a fan of this series of picture books. Each book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series focuses on a different person who has made a differI am such a fan of this series of picture books. Each book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series focuses on a different person who has made a difference in the world. In this book, we learn all about Rosalind Franklin, an essential and accomplished chemist. She always had a fondness for science, even as a young girl. She went to college for science, even though it was rare for women at the time. Her discoveries assisted the British during WWII, and she was the first person ever to capture a photo of DNA. This book is inspirational to any young aspiring scientists out there and a perfect picture book to read for Women's History Month.
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An excellent picture book to introduce kids to the life of style icon Iris Apfel. This book is loaded with colorful, appealing illustrations that helpAn excellent picture book to introduce kids to the life of style icon Iris Apfel. This book is loaded with colorful, appealing illustrations that help to tell the story of Iris' life. We learn how she was fascinated with her grandmother's scrap fabric collection when she was a girl and how she grew up to be an interior designer and a fashion icon. As always with the Little People, Big Dreams books, the end of the book contains a timeline, photos, and other resources.
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Mindy Kaling is awesome! I've read her essay collections and she is so funny on both the page and the screen. Now, you can share the joy of Mindy withMindy Kaling is awesome! I've read her essay collections and she is so funny on both the page and the screen. Now, you can share the joy of Mindy with the littles in your life. In this picture book, Isabel Sanchez Vegara gives us a kid-friendly look at the life of Mindy. Mindy was raised in an Indian-American family and early on developed a passion for writing and comedy. She went on to be the first Indian-American woman to star in her own show. She is breaking barriers and being a great inspiration for others.
The book is loaded with colorful illustrations and approachable text for kids. The book also has a bunch of extra stuff at the end like photos and a timeline.
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Another adorable entry into the Little People BIG DREAMS picture book series. This one is all about America's first Black First Lady: Michelle Obama. Another adorable entry into the Little People BIG DREAMS picture book series. This one is all about America's first Black First Lady: Michelle Obama. We learn about her childhood and what inspires her. We hear about her relationship with President Obama and some of their accomplishments. As always, the book is loaded with colorful illustrations and is written in a way to appeal to kids and inform them in an age-appropriate way.
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An awesome picture book for the littles that shows how Martin Luther King Jr grew up and what inspired him to be a great man. This is a great book to An awesome picture book for the littles that shows how Martin Luther King Jr grew up and what inspired him to be a great man. This is a great book to open a discussion with the kiddos about racism and equal rights and the history of both in America. The book is colorfully illustrated and includes some additional resources at the end of the book.
I highly recommend this one!
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How cute! This was another great Little People,Big Dreams picture book. This one is a biography of artist Andy Warhol. Even I learned new things from How cute! This was another great Little People,Big Dreams picture book. This one is a biography of artist Andy Warhol. Even I learned new things from this book! We meet young Andy, a shy, artistic boy living in Pennsylvania with his family. as a young adult, he moves to New York City where he finds his fame through pop art. This is a great story for kids who like art, or perhaps feel shy. It shows that shyness doesn't have to stop you from achieving your dreams.
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Another colorful, fabulous entry into the Little People Big Dreams picture books series. This one is about LGBTQ+ and drag icon RuPaul. The book folloAnother colorful, fabulous entry into the Little People Big Dreams picture books series. This one is about LGBTQ+ and drag icon RuPaul. The book follows him through childhood to adulthood where he achieved fame. As always, the book is a brief, simplified biography with target audience of young children. The book includes an appendix with real photos of RuPaul and a timeline showing key moments in the life & career of this celeb. As always with this series, the book as encouraging messaging around following your dreams and being true to yourself.
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Wolfboy is HANGRY and getting hangrier by the minute. This book was a fun read and it was illustrated with clay. that's right, clay!Wolfboy is HANGRY and getting hangrier by the minute. This book was a fun read and it was illustrated with clay. that's right, clay!...more
A colorfully illustrated picture book about consent for kids. Doug is not a fan of hugs. Through this rhyming story we learn how to determine if someoA colorfully illustrated picture book about consent for kids. Doug is not a fan of hugs. Through this rhyming story we learn how to determine if someone else wants a hug or not and through that learn a lesson about consent. ...more
This was a cute, BIPOC-authored picture book about imagination and bath time. A sweet follow up to Bedtime for Sweet Creatures.This was a cute, BIPOC-authored picture book about imagination and bath time. A sweet follow up to Bedtime for Sweet Creatures....more
Ah puberty. Such an exciting time in our lives. Am I right?
I have an 11 year old son so we are just about RIGHT THERE, RIGHT NOW. So, when given the oAh puberty. Such an exciting time in our lives. Am I right?
I have an 11 year old son so we are just about RIGHT THERE, RIGHT NOW. So, when given the opportunity to get a review copy of this new book targeted at kids on the cusp of puberty, I was like "Yes please, I will take all the help that I can get!".
I was VERY impressed with this book. It is very well done and talks at the kids' level but in a very engaging, interesting and informative way. The book is even inclusive of gender fluid and transgender kiddos. There are subjects ranging from boobs, hair growth, the changes in genitals, menstruation, and more. All those things that can be icky and uncomfortable to talk about for some kids and parents. It is important for kids to know the facts about their own bodies and the bodies of those of the opposite sex. Having a sound scientific eduction on these matters is important for both their own understanding of themselves and their health but to help them be a better, nicer citizen to others.
I highly recommend this book!
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Another entry in one of our favorite picture book series. If you haven't checked out the Little People, Big Dreams series, I highly recommend it. ThesAnother entry in one of our favorite picture book series. If you haven't checked out the Little People, Big Dreams series, I highly recommend it. These picture books are a perfect way for elementary school aged kids to learn about famous and inspiring people.
In this book, the kids can learn about Hans Christian Andersen who was born in Denmark in the 1860's. His family was working class and Hans' most cherished item growing up was a book of fairy tales. Hans was forced to quit school and start working as an apprentice after his father died. Hans was still young so hadn't properly learned to write. This didn't stop him from pursuing his passion for writing his own fairy tales.
This book is full of delightful, colorful illustrations showing key moments in Hans' life. There are also additional materials at the end of the book like photographs and a timeline of Hans' life. Highly recommend!
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Sylvie is a coming of age memoir in graphic novel format. It tells the story of author Sylvie Kantorovitz's life growing up in France as the daughter Sylvie is a coming of age memoir in graphic novel format. It tells the story of author Sylvie Kantorovitz's life growing up in France as the daughter of a school principal. Sylvie is the oldest of 4 kids and has is a good student with a talent for drawing. She stresses about her parents arguing but has plenty of fun with her siblings and friends.
This book is perfect for middle grade readers. It is a sweet story about everyday family life and figuring out who you want to be when you grow up. It is made all the more approachable by the colorful artwork.
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Mary Anning may not be a household name but she is a good person for kids to learn more about. Mary was born on the southern coast of England on the cMary Anning may not be a household name but she is a good person for kids to learn more about. Mary was born on the southern coast of England on the cusp of the 19th century. She was the 10th child born in her family. Mary spent some of her time searching the beach and other areas for bones and sea shells that they could sell. One day Mary found a tooth that turned out to be a fossil. Thus began her love for paleontology. Mary went on to become the Mother of Paleontology. And while she didn't receive the recognition she deserved at the time, she is now be acknowledged as an important contributor to the field.
This charming picture book is appropriate for grade school children and is full of colorful illustrations. It also includes a timeline at the end with more details about Mary's life, including some photos of her fossil finds. This is a great book for budding scientists or dino fans.
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