Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John LewisWritten by: Lesa Cline-Ransome Illustrated by: James E. Ransome Written and illustrated by a wife and husband team, this book shines a light on the power of fighting with love to do what is right. “Hold only love, only peace in your heart, knowing that the battle ofContinue reading “F is for Fighting…with love”
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E is for Extraordinary
Extraordinary Magic: The Storytelling Life of Virginia Hamilton Written & Illustrated by: Nina Crews A story told through poetry about Virginia’s life as a child, loving writing, growing up through adversity and realizing her words held power. “Virginia traveled across the US and around the world. But her most extravagant trips were in her mind.Continue reading “E is for Extraordinary”
D is for Digging
Digging for Words: Jose Alberto Gutierrez and the Library He BuiltWritten by: Angela Burke KunkelIllustrated by: Paola Escobar One Jose is a young boy who looks forward to Saturday each week. Another Jose is a garbage collector who rescues books and opens his special library on Saturdays only. This book celebrates the joy of readingContinue reading “D is for Digging”
C is for Cactus & Cicada
Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park Written by: Lori Alexander Illustrated by: Jenn Ely A powerful story about perseverance and determination. Minerva saw the beauty in the Joshua trees that people were removing from the desert in the 1920s. She had a goal and a dream to turn the desert into aContinue reading “C is for Cactus & Cicada”
B is for Balloons & Book Itch
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s ParadeWritten & Illustrated by: Melissa Sweet Many people watch The Macy’s Day Parade, but most do not know how it started. Tony Sarg loved marionettes and figuring out how to make other things move when he was little. He then made puppets and designedContinue reading “B is for Balloons & Book Itch”
A to Z Blog Challenge Reflection 2024
30 days. 26 posts. 40 books! I feel super proud to share all of these picture books. Thank you to all of the authors for writing incredible stories to share with the world. Please enjoy a recap of all 26 posts incase you missed any. A – The Arabic Quilt & Abdul’s Story B –Continue reading “A to Z Blog Challenge Reflection 2024”
Z is for a to Z
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Thank you for reading! I hope you found a new book or too for the young readers/listeners in your life. Bucket Filling from A to Z: The Key to Being Happy Written by: Carol McCloud & Caryn Butzke Illustrated by: Glenn Zimmer TheContinue reading “Z is for a to Z”
Y is for Yasmin
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Meet Yasmin Written by: Saadia FaruqiIllustrated by: Hatem Aly An early reader chapter book series that will be sure to delight readers. The Yasmin series is a celebration of Pakistani-American culture with relatable problems that second graders are trying to solve. There isContinue reading “Y is for Yasmin”
X is for What About X?
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. What About X?Written by: Anne Marie Houppert Illustrated by: Daniel Wiseman A cute story that works through the alphabet and items to bring for a camping adventure. X is not sure what they should bring and what makes it special. Please support thisContinue reading “X is for What About X?”
W is for Water & Which
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Water PrincessWritten by: Susan Verde Illustrated by: Peter H. Reynolds The story of a little girl and her mother in Africa who have to walk miles to gather water, then walk home, boil it and finally have a drink…only to repeat theContinue reading “W is for Water & Which”
Christina Dankert 