Picture Books

Harry Allard's whimsical 1977 story captures the ordeals of the elementary school classroom and the creative method with which one instructor overcomes them.

Nov 25, 2009 - Scott Fogdall

Use picture books to explore the beginning of winter - the winter solstice, or Yule. These books examine light, darkness, and the changing seasons.

Nov 9, 2009 - Tricia Edgar

Use picture books about the dark to help explore and calm children's fears about darkness and monsters and help kids get to sleep.

Nov 9, 2009 - Tricia Edgar

With an emphasis on the visual, this quirky tale explores the excitement of a family car trip and the transition from city life to a rural setting.

Nov 5, 2009 - Scott Fogdall

In colorful, concrete ways, the 1964 picture book "How Far is Far?" helps children and young readers consider ideas of distance, time, togetherness, and more.

Nov 5, 2009 - Scott Fogdall

Instilling a large meteorite with thoughts and feelings, the 1995 picture book "Call Me Ahnighito" reflects on the human need for belonging.

Nov 5, 2009 - Scott Fogdall

With both directness and subtlety, the 1987 picture book "A Place for Ben" offers a warm-hearted study of sibling tension, rivalry, and reconciliation.

Nov 5, 2009 - Scott Fogdall

From the author of the Magic Mountain Series comes a new picture book dedicated to all the animals that did not survive as a result of the loss of their habitat.

Nov 4, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

Jeffrey and Sloth is one of those rare books designed to appeal to all ages. Winters deals with the power of the imagination and creativity on many different levels.

Nov 4, 2009 - Julie Burtinshaw

The tale of how a tiny snail with itchy feet is able to save the mighty whale who is her travelling companion is sure to delight small readers everywhere.

Oct 27, 2009 - Sharon Hurley Hall

These two variations on well-known themes will add joy, colour and fun to Thanksgiving feasts and fall celebrations.

Oct 17, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Made into a movie in October 2009, "Where the Wild Things Are" is generally beloved. "Night Kitchen" has earned awards, but also challenges for its protrayal of nudity.

Oct 11, 2009 - Adam Pracht

Folktales have been explaining natural phenomenon for generations. The Pied Piper of Austin is the next such folktale.

Oct 11, 2009 - Kelley Huston

Robert Munsch and Judith Casely show that school is a place to learn about many things but especially about fun!

Sep 25, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

These author illustrated books are creative and entertaining. They will open up a world of discussion and imagination.

Sep 25, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

These two animal books will engage and delight readers and encourage youngsters to learn their alphabet and start to write.

Sep 21, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

First published in 1963, Maurice Sendak's well-loved book is finally appearing as a live-action movie in October.

Sep 16, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Children's Dog Books and Reviews specializes in reviewing dog books for children from the perspective of a mom who knows about dogs and dog training.

Sep 6, 2009 - Mayra Calvani

Kick start the new school year with fun picture books about life at school, a class trip to the zoo and schoolyard mud puddle fun.

Sep 5, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Nancy Carlson's mouse Henry and Lauren Child's duo Charlie and Lola address children's anxiety about starting school.

Sep 5, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

A Cat and a Dog, I Went Walking and Colors! are colourful picture books that make second language learning fun and effective for children and adults.

Sep 3, 2009 - Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Tree House in a Storm is a touching children's picture book about a brother and a sister and how their lives change because of a hurricane.

Aug 12, 2009 - Mayra Calvani

Once you watch your young child graduate from preschool it is time to prepare for the next step: kindergarten.

Aug 5, 2009 - Julianna Helt

Tree House in a Storm was inspired by the author's experience during Hurricane Betsy in 1965.

Aug 3, 2009 - Mayra Calvani

Angeline Jellybean is a delightful little picture book about a girl who likes nothing but jellybeans. Unfortunately, too many jellybeans aren't too kind on one's stomach!

Jul 12, 2009 - Mayra Calvani