Picture Book Review: Black Joy

 

Jaden's neighborhood has a worn down brick wall. Jaden wants to revitalize the wall. He sees love everywhere. Everyone wants to make their mark on the wall. 

I love how this book takes art and makes it a community event. I love how this book talks about the different ways to love each other - and especially yourself. The mural looks amazing and full of love. What a great message! 

Picture Book Wednesday: You Grow Girl

A punny book - perfect for plant lovers.

I love these types of books. This one is perfect for mothers and daughter or fathers and daughters to pour over together. Plus, this book has gorgeous illustrations.

Highly recommended for your public library's collection

Picture Book Wednesday: Valentine Books (1)

 

Just a few Valentine books that came into the library last year and this year. 

Some of these are about love and friendship - which fit perfectly for this time of year as well.

Who gives the best hug? Could it be an animal?

This is a cute story - with lots of vocabulary, lots of animals, and a very sweet ending. 

If you were my Valentine, these are all the things I would do for you and with you.

Charming with lovely illustrations, this board book is very sweet with lots of different animals and their families. 

This is a charming and funny book about all different kinds of hugs. 

This is a sweet book with illustrations that pop. Lots of love here. 

A funny animal parent and child book about love.

Lots of puns and love in this charmingly illustrated board book. Super sweet and one to read again and again. 

Galentines are full of love for grandmothers, mothers, aunts, and friends. A celebration of sisterhood. 

Nothing cares to love (book's tagline) between a parent and a child. Lots of outside moments and lots of fun here.

Picture Book Wednesday: Valentine's Books (3)

Just a few fun new Valentine books and books about love that have arrived at the library. These books make great gifts!

Valentine:

Only one more night until Valentine's Day. I love how this book shared handmade valentines and spread joy to everyone. Such a kind message to share!

Love:

Puppy needs a hug, but who will hug her?

This is a cute story about different types of animals. The tabs are cute (not sure how they will hold up in the library setting) and they work on different pages.

Not everyone likes hugs and kisses...sometimes ROARS are better! What do you love instead?

Great message here and of course, it's fun to roar.

* book sent for review

Lots of love here and cute dinosaurs will make this a popular one.

Love of funny ways to love in this book.

 Perfect for a storytime sharing!

Cute story about the body, kisses, and love. Perfect for babies. 

This is a lift the flap book (so maybe not great for libraries) and it has a mirror. 

* book sent for review

Picture Book Wednesday: Valentine Books

Here are some Valentine Books - many of them are with favorite book characters

One More Hug:

A sweet story about growing up, love and family, and how you're never too hold for a hug. 

* Book sent for review

Llama Llama Be My Valentine

A story about making gifts using your creativeness and your unique talents. A sweet story for fans of the series.

Splat the Cat: Funny Valentine (A lift the flap book)

The class wants to create a valentine for their teacher - they work together to create something special for her.

Duck and Hippo: The Secret Valentine

Someone is gifting out secret valentines and asking people to meet at the park at an appointed time. Everyone wonders who their secret valentine might be. A sweet story about friendship and making people happy. 

I Heart You (Board Book)

Baby animals playing with their parents - a very sweet story.

* book sent for review

I Yoga You (Board Book)

A cute diverse story with parents and children saying I love you throughout the day. Parents share yoga moves throughout the day, but they are also compiled at the end of the book.

* book sent for review