Safe Book Reviews
The Gift of the Christmas Cookie: Sharing the True Meaning of Jesus’ Birth
The Gift of the Christmas Cookie: Sharing the True Meaning of Jesus’ Birth by Dandi Daley Mackall and Deborah Chabrian for Zonderkidz books. This beautiful
One Small Donkey: A Christmas Story for Little Ones
One Small Donkey: A Christmas Story for Little Ones by Dandi Daley Mackall and Marta Alvarez Miguens for Tommy Nelson Books is a Christmas board
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg is a Newbery Medal-winning classic. The story follows a brother and sister from
Howard B. Wigglebottom and the Power of Giving: A Christmas Story
Howard B. Wigglebottom and the Power of Giving: A Christmas Story by Howard Binkow and Susan F. Cornelison is a sweet picture book about a
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? By Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen for Candlewick Press Books. If Santa comes to your house this book
Nate the Great
When my child was ready to move on from picture books but not quite ready for chapter books, we discovered the Nate the Great series—and
The Adventures of Rooney Cruz Series
The Adventures of Rooney Cruz by Erin Weidemann, illustrated by Megan Crisp, Rob Corley, and Chuck Vollmer for Truth Becomes Her. The Adventures of Rooney
Layla and the Bots Built for Speed
Layla and the Bots Built for Speed by Vicky Fang, illustrated by Christine Nishiyama for Branches Scholastic Books. We are always on the lookout for
The Parables and Wisdom of Jesus: Go and Do Likewise!
The Parables and Wisdom of Jesus: Go and Do Likewise! By John Hendrix for Abrams Books for Young Readers. This book is a follow-up to
Beautiful Butterflies
Beautiful Butterflies art by Margarida Esteves for Gibbs Smith Books is an interactive children’s picture board book. The pages all have different shapes making this
The Illustrated Robert Frost 25 Essential Poems
The Illustrated Robert Frost 25 Essential Poems edited by Ryan G. Van Cleave for Bushel & Peck Books is a collection of poems that will
In A Jar
In A Jar by Deborah Marcero for G. P. Putnam’s Sons Books is one of my favorite picture books that I read this year. Llewellyn
Evergreen
Evergreen by Matthew Cordell for Feiwel & Friends Books is a children’s picture book about courage, bravery, adventure, and friendship. A timid squirrel gets sent
The Greatest Song of All: How Isaac Stern United the World to Save Carnegie Hall
The Greatest Song of All: How Isaac Stern United the World to Save Carnegie Hall by Megan Hoyt and illustrated by Katie Hickey for Quill
Lola Dutch, I Love You So Much
Lola Dutch, I Love You So Much by Kenneth Wright and illustrated by Sarah Jane Wright for Bloomsbury Children’s Books is a children’s picture book
Heartwood Hotel: A True Home
The first book of the Heartwood Hotel Series by Kallie George and illustrated by Stephanie Graegin for Little Brown Books for Young Readers was truly
Hannah Sparkles Hooray for the First Day of School!
Hannah Sparkles Hooray for the First Day of School! by Robin Mellom and Vanessa Brantley-Newton for Harper Books is a sweet story of a first
Bear and the Whisper of the Wind
Bear and the Whisper of the Wind by Marianne Dubuc for PA Press is a slow, sweet book. In a world that is sometimes too
Behold Our Magical Garden
Behold our Magical Garden by Allan Wolf and Daniel Duncan for Candlewick Press is a book of poems centered around a school garden. I loved
The King of Kindergarten
The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-Newton for Nancy Paulsen Books is a great children’s picture book you can use to introduce
Dead Sea Squirrels
The Dead Sea Squirrels is a fun early chapter book series that is character-driven. Each book starts with a bible verse and you can bet
Beautiful Useful Things: What William Morris Made
Introduce your children to designer William Morris in this beautiful children’s book Beautiful Useful Things: What William Morris Made by Beth Kephart and Melodie Stacey
My Father’s Dragon
My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett with illustrations by Ruth Chrisman Gannett for Random House books is so clever, we really enjoyed this Newberry
The Adventures of Sophie Mouse : A New Friend
I just introduced this series to my 6-year-old daughter and it is a great book for the perfect age. (Bonus there are 21 books in
Little House in the Big Woods
Bring books to life! We brought Little House in the Big Woods to life this spring by visiting historic log homes in a local park.
A Friendship Yarn
This illustrated children’s book is a story about friendship and knitting with a title that has a pun you’ll have to explain to your kids!
The One and Only Ivan
Bring Books To Life! When you read books aloud together it’s always a fun idea to do more with the book. It’s natural to talk
Brudders Learns How to Make Friends
“So when you meet someone new, one thing you must know. It’s important to understand them, and your friendship will grow.” This advice is valuable
Time For A Hug
This has been hands down one of my favorite books to read with my toddlers. It’s fun and easy to read because of the rhythmic
What Should Danny Do?
“…my most important superpower of all is my POWER TO CHOOSE. With this power, I can change my day by changing my choices.” The message
Nothing’s Wrong!
When Anders bakes a pie for his friend Jeff and it goes terribly wrong, what happens next? Well Anders doesn’t want to fess up to
Bear’s House of Books
When four friends go in search of a new picture book, they actually find one under a bush! That leads them on a new adventure.
The Circles In The Sky
This children’s picture book is about grief and loss. It is beautiful. We recently had a loss in our family and talking about death with
You’re Always Enough and More Than I Hoped For
“For God above made no mistakes when He was making you. He made you tender, tough, and bold, fantastic through and through. He knew precisely
Mommy, Mommy, Where is the Moon?
What I like about this book is that it reminds me so much of my kids. My son was obsessed with the moon, stars, and
Moose’s Book Bus
Funny story, I saw this post on instagram of a book store on a truck. (@cincybookbus) I thought the idea was so delightful. I have
Fern and Otto: A Story About Two Best Friends
Sometimes coming home is the best part of leaving. After a business trip away I know that coming home to my family is definitely the
The Candy Dish
“The girl thought to herself, “Each day is much like this. Each day is a gift…with a bit of magic. It is ours to enjoy,
Hortense and the Shadow
It’s October and I probably won’t be doing all Fall or all Halloween books. But I think this book would fit into a “Spooky” shelf
Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie
Ruthie loves tiny things so when she finds a teeny tiny camera during recess she starts to play with it. When a classmate claims that
The Mouse Who Carried A House On His Back
“Vincent was a mouse with boots on his feet, a hat on his head, and a house on his back.” Vincent always knew where he
Just a Worm
This book is all about a little worm trying to find value in his place in the world. He’s just a worm after all. After
Fireflies
Do you feel like tearing up a little bit over a story about a family sticking together through adversity while being exposed to your own
Beginning
New baby shower book alert. This book may not have a baby in it, but it is the sweetest poem about beginnings which definitely feels
Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
I picked up these books for my niece who loves animals. These books are historical fiction based around 1900 about a girl who loves animals
Moomintroll Sets Sail
Apparently Moomins are a thing that Americans know nothing about. I found this big beautiful book in the resale bookstore and thought it looked intriguing.
How Big is Your Brave?
Guys, this book is on major sale right now for less than $6!!! Just FYI. Great gift to have on hand! Here is a story
At the Library: A Shine-A-Light Book
We love the Shine-A-Light books! They are a fun interactive way to read a book. We grab a flashlight and read along. On every page,
The Loud Librarian
‘“It’s Monday,” said Mr. Park. “Time to select our new student-librarian!” Penelope teetered on the edge of her seat.” Auggie got to be the student
A Big Surprise for Little Card
What if a little card and a long card got their jobs as library card and birthday card mixed up? Little Card may have gotten