

Your First Day of Circus School - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
I've lost count how many "first day of school" picture books exist. I know some of my favorites have been the more unusual ones, such as:...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Tara Lazar
Tara Lazar’s biography is as fun as her books: “Street magic performer. Hog-calling champion. Award-winning ice sculptor. These are all...


Field Trip to the Moon - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
This year is the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. And as you can imagine, there are a ton of books being released about the moon or...


When A Tree Grows - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Every action has a predictable reaction, right? Eat spaghetti with gusto and you will likely end up wearing red splotches. Try a new...


Dress Like a Girl - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Who hasn't played dress-up as a child? I remember hours spent imagining I was someone else, somewhere else. Whether it involved putting...


There Are No Bears in This Bakery - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Okay, so it's not Friday. But, I accepted my daughter's request to "play hooky" and went skiing. Unfortunately, that meant this post...


Even Super Heroes Make Mistakes - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Ever make a mistake, one you really wish you could undo? Do you ever just worry about making mistakes? Or been paralyzed by the fear of...


Mrs Mole, I'm Home - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Review of humorous picture book about Mr. Mole's convoluted adventure to find his way back home.


How to Find an Elephant - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
First, congratulations are in order. The winner of the signed Finn Finds a Friend is: Julie Rowan-Zoch Sometimes when you least expect...


It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
How come fairy tale characters are so naive? But what if they weren't? Wouldn't it be more interesting if they were more realistic, even...






















