It's hard to find a babysitter that's just right... but this might be the best option.It's hard to find a babysitter that's just right... but this might be the best option....more
A young child is mentored by an artist who teaches them the power of noticing the world and all its surprises and joy.
Why I started this book: New picA young child is mentored by an artist who teaches them the power of noticing the world and all its surprises and joy.
Why I started this book: New picture books at the library. Great day!
Why I finished it: Gorgeous illustrations and wonderful commentary about noticing, seeing and acknowledging other people. The subtle details and colors reward readers as they take time to practice noticing....more
Norman heads off to find adventure. It takes a long time and plenty of effort before he finds it.
Why I started this book: Thrilled that the library'sNorman heads off to find adventure. It takes a long time and plenty of effort before he finds it.
Why I started this book: Thrilled that the library's copy arrived!
Why I finished it: I like Norman, have been pretty far into an uncomfortable situation before I realized that this very thing I'm going through, is the adventure. And we all need friends like Sale with sharp and good points....more
100 surprising maps, like the countries that have less total population than greater Tokyo, Merator Map distortion vs. actual size of country, color o100 surprising maps, like the countries that have less total population than greater Tokyo, Merator Map distortion vs. actual size of country, color of the country's passport and so much more.
Why I started this book: Gift from my aunt.
Why I finished it: Interesting way to think about the world. visually and with comparisons. I loved the maps that showed this much of the world (and one of Canada) equals to half of the population. In other words, half of the world population lives in this area. So amazing....more
Stunning photographs from across the continent of Asia. Beautiful contrasts, colors and compositions.
Why I started this book: Requested the ARC becausStunning photographs from across the continent of Asia. Beautiful contrasts, colors and compositions.
Why I started this book: Requested the ARC because of the cover photo alone.
Why I finished it: 226 pages of beautiful photographs... and yet I can't give more than 3 stars to a book about Asia that only has 2 photos of South Korea and no photos of Russia. This collection starts with Western Asia - Armenia, continues on to the Middle East but excludes countries as it continues East. If was clear that it was "my travels" or some explanation of why each country was chosen, I would have happily given this more stars. ...more
Dragon has a cold but he's determined to keep going. Phoenix is ready to help him before his sneezes become too dangerous.Dragon has a cold but he's determined to keep going. Phoenix is ready to help him before his sneezes become too dangerous....more
Nugget and Fang are best friends until Nugget goes to school and learns better... because sharks and minnows can't get along. Nugget and Fang are best friends until Nugget goes to school and learns better... because sharks and minnows can't get along. ...more
All the creatures are gathering on a fall night to celebrate when Ghost says Meow.
Why I started this book: Trying to clear my TBR pile and ARC list.
WhAll the creatures are gathering on a fall night to celebrate when Ghost says Meow.
Why I started this book: Trying to clear my TBR pile and ARC list.
Why I finished it: This is the perfect book for Story Time. Plenty of fun sounds for the children to repeat and great illustrations. Plus the littles will love making sure that everyone says the right thing....more