*Picture book for preschoolers through second graders *Young boy as main character *Rating: Thanksgiving at Grandma’s is a cute story set on Thanksgiving about family, food, and fun! It’s a great introduction to the holiday, filled with lessons for children, but they won’t realize it . Michael F. Marino’s illustrations are perfect for the story. [...]

*Picture book, preschool through 2nd grade, humorous *Harry, a little boy, as main character *Rating: Harry Goes to Dog School is right up my family’s alley. My 2-year-old LOVES “woof-woofs,” and this book teaches a lesson in a subtle way–the grass is not always greener on the other side. Although for just one day, I [...]

*Picture book, (contemporary concept book), for preschool to first graders *Boys as main characters *Rating: If Waffles Were Like Boys (illustrator: Scott Magoon) is an interesting book that really captures children and their imagination. It is obviously targeted toward boys, but girls could read it and write their own version! Short, short summary: If Waffles [...]

*Concept book for preschoolers/kindergarteners *Little “pirates” as main characters *Rating: Pirate Nap: A Book of Colors is so cute and perfect for the little guys and gals in our lives who are learning their colors AND fighting to take a nap! Short, short summary: Danna Smith tells us about the colors in our little pirates’ [...]

*Picture book, preschool through 2nd grade * A silly goose as the main character *Rating: Silly Tilly is my kind of picture book. It is filled with all sorts of fun and rhymes and vibrant illustrations. Short, short summary: Silly Tilly is a very silly goose. For example, she takes a bath in apple juice. [...]

*Picture book for preschoolers through first graders (younger picture book) *Young hippo as main character *Rating: I’m a huge fan of Bob Shea. I love Dinosaur VS Bedtime. This book is super cute, too, and it has something for parents and kids–I’m always a big fan of those. Short, short summary: This young hippo has [...]

photo by peasap www.flickr.com *Picture book for preschoolers through first graders *Little boy and pirate girls as main characters *Rating: The Night Pirates is a fun read full of imagination and playful language! Short, short summary: Tom is a nice little boy who is trying to go to sleep. But he hears shadows outside his [...]