Picture Book Review: Love, Panda

 

Panda's been left in the baby's room - and Panda is NOT pleased. Panda sends letters to Benny - his person. Panda wants Benny to rescue him. But as time goes on, things get better.

This picture book is an epistolary picture book - which is cool. Panda begins to change their views. It's sweet watching the baby grow up a little. And the ending is really cute. A fantastic book about family and siblings - through the eyes of their shared stuff animal. 

* Book sent for review 

Picture Book Review: When You Dream Big

 

It's DREAM BIG week at school. Everyone has ideas on what they want to be when they grow up. Everyone except Charley. She's not sure. How can she figure it out?

It's not easy figuring out what you want to be. Charley comes up with an answer that works. She's brave and her idea sets off a spark reaction in her class.

Picture Book Wednesday: The Reflection in Me

A person chats with themselves in the mirror - and they are VERY complimentary. They like themselves.

It's never too early to start practicing self-care. There's so much negativity in the world, that it's important to remember to be kind to yourself. Starting off every day with what you like about yourself is a perfect way to start the day. And of course, the illustrations are from the marvelous Peter H. Reynolds. This is a great book to share with everyone! 

* F&G sent for review

 

Picture Book Wednesday: Standing On Her Shoulders

 

A young girl listens to her female relatives as they talk about the women who have come before all of them and who have paved the way. They share ladies from history and the back includes a list and mini biography. 

I love the question at the end of this book. So much history and talks about breaking barriers in this book. I loved the bright illustrations. I loved the message of this book. This one is a fantastic story to read together.

Library Recommendation: A must have picture book for your school and public libraries.

Picture Book Wednesday: Be You!

You are awesome just the way you are!

I love the message from this book. Peter H Reynolds is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. It's a sweet book that celebrates uniqueness and everything that makes you, you. The art is sweet. This picture book just makes you feel cozy inside.

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

Picture Book Review: River

A traveler takes her canoe down the Hudson river and has herself an adventure.

This is an older picture book for early elementary school students. It's about hardship, determination, and adventure. The woman has a plan but of course things don't go as expected, but through it all, she stays strong. She meets animals. She sketches her trip. She makes the best of things. The illustrations are amazing and peppered throughout the story - in a watercolor format. The ending of the book is sweet. This a fantastic book to share!

* Release Date: October 1, 2019

Picture Book Wednesday: Say Something

Everyone has something to say.

I loved this book. It's the perfect book to start social justice warriors young. It's all about finding your voice, inclusivity, and speaking up. It's about listening. It's a timely topic and an important read. The message is sweet and the art is wonderful.

Library Recommendation: A must have picture book for school and public libraries.

Picture Book Review: Happy Dreamer

 

There are no dreams too big or too small, but there are lots of different types of dreams!

I loved this book, so full of the power of dreams. The illustrations are super fun and the emotions run through it. I love seeing all the different creative types. Even if the dreams fail, there's always moving forward, which is important to see. 

Another great picture book for public and school libraries!

Picture Book Review: Princess Who Had No Kingdom

The Princess without a kingdom had a horse and a pony cart. She traveled the world searching for her kingdom while delivering items for people. Some of the people she meets can't see past her misfortunes, but the Princess carries on. Soon she finds love and even more happiness.

I adored this book. The art work is Stunning. I poured over the pictures, they were amazing. The story was sweet and charming where the Princess found love and lived on her own terms. She didn't let society dictate to her and she didn't change her ways. The Princess is independent, making this not your usual fairy tale, but a feminist one. It's simply adorable.

A fantastically perfect book for anyone who loves Princess stories.