Picture Book Review: Billie Jean Peet, Athlete

Billie Jean Peet is the middle child and she doesn't have any special talent. The knowledge eats away at her. But then something happens that changes everything. She finds something magical.

I love that Billie Jean doesn't give up. I love that she found her joy again. This book has a great message. 

Picture Book Wednesday: Aaron Slater Illustrator

Aaron loves listening to stories, but he struggles with reading. It takes him a long time to get comfortable with reading - years. He also has a hard time writing. But he can tell an amazing story. He can't write his story - but he can draw it.

My Thoughts: I love the Aaron uses his art to help tell a story. And while reading and writing is hard for him, he keeps working at them both. I loved how his teacher saw his art for the assignment and praised him. A wonderful book that shows us how people learn differently and not at the same pace as others. A great book to showcase empathy and to discuss how learning happens differently for everyone. Another great addition to this charming series.

Art inside: Really great. I loved how the story came alive on the page

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: A must have book for your school and public library collections

Picture Book Review: Happy Birthday Madame Chapeau

Madame Chapeau makes one of a kind hats for her shop - they're all unique and suited for the buyer. But when she's headed to her birthday dinner with her favorite hat, disaster strikes. A crow snatches her hat. Although many people offer her their hats to wear, none of them are quite right - until one of them is perfect.

A heartwarming tale about hats made with love and a strong community who help each other out. Great illustrations - and if they seem familiar, this is the team from Rosie Revere, Engineer. 

I love hats, so it's no surprise that I loved this book. Just an adorable read filled with fashionable hats and a sweet message. 

Picture Book Review: Ada Twist, Scientist

Ada's curiosity makes her question Everything! Her favorite question WHY sometimes gets her into trouble.

My Thoughts: Loved this one too. I adore this series of characters who explore the world and their place in it. I love how Ada questions everything. I love how her parents encourage her questions (not always by writing on the wall). I like how she observed the world. I love that her first word was WHY? I love how she doesn't give up, but puzzles out the answer. I like how she experiments on the family cat and that's she's placed in the thinking chair afterwards. But not even that stops her. Great pictures. Fantastic Story. Perfect for encouraging young minds.

Cover Thoughts: Adorable
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Perfect for ALL libraries and required reading for schools.