This picture book is not really an edition of the original work. I'm hoping that I can have both of these listed on my bookshelves.This picture book is not really an edition of the original work. I'm hoping that I can have both of these listed on my bookshelves....more
The author read this soon-to-be released picture book aloud with audience participation at the 2024 BYU Books for Young Readers conference. It was a hThe author read this soon-to-be released picture book aloud with audience participation at the 2024 BYU Books for Young Readers conference. It was a hilarious experience, and I’m eager to get my hands on a copy to share with my husband.
Jason Reynolds’ debut picture book is a beautiful tribute to “the word-making man” Langston Hughes and the power of words. The lyrical text is wonderfJason Reynolds’ debut picture book is a beautiful tribute to “the word-making man” Langston Hughes and the power of words. The lyrical text is wonderfully read by the author on the audio version. After listening, I read the book again more slowly and admired the glorious illustrations by Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey. Awarded both a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, There Was a Party for Langston is a joy!
I’m a big fan of well-done picture book biographies, and this one is very well done.
Basketball. The Japanese-American experience. Utah author (who alI’m a big fan of well-done picture book biographies, and this one is very well done.
Basketball. The Japanese-American experience. Utah author (who also wrote my favorite read of last summer, Beneath the Wide Silk Sky). Beautiful illustrations. This one checks so many of my boxes!
Awarded the 2024 Caldecott Medal, Big has gorgeous illustrations (featuring my favorite color, pink)! It also has a powerful message about body positiAwarded the 2024 Caldecott Medal, Big has gorgeous illustrations (featuring my favorite color, pink)! It also has a powerful message about body positivity and self acceptance.
I’d previously enjoyed Harrison’s work on Instagram and in the Little Leaders series of children’s books. I’m beyond thrilled that she received the Caldecott for Big! She is the first Black woman to win this award for most distinguished picture book....more
I love the message of this autobiographical Christian picture book! We shine our light to help others see the path. “Let your light so shine” (MatthewI love the message of this autobiographical Christian picture book! We shine our light to help others see the path. “Let your light so shine” (Matthew 5:16)....more
I am a big fan of Sophie Blackall's work. The illustrations in this one are exquisite. Oh, that wallpaper!I am a big fan of Sophie Blackall's work. The illustrations in this one are exquisite. Oh, that wallpaper!...more
I’ve read and appreciated author Shannon Hale’s tweets about “girl books” and “boy books” and was thrilled to find that she’d taken the message to theI’ve read and appreciated author Shannon Hale’s tweets about “girl books” and “boy books” and was thrilled to find that she’d taken the message to the picture book arena, depicting it well in a light and humorous way.
The adorable illustrations by Tracy Subisak took the book for the top for me. I’ll certainly be looking for more of Subisak’s work....more
Inspiring summary, in rhyme, of the impact twenty-four different woman have made and are making on the world, "like a girl."
If I had a granddaughter,Inspiring summary, in rhyme, of the impact twenty-four different woman have made and are making on the world, "like a girl."
If I had a granddaughter, I'd read this one with her over and over until she knew the words by heart and could identify the illustration of each woman by name. (Maybe someday.)...more
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