Category Archives: concept picture book

Over, Bear! Under, Where? – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joanna

Title: Over, Bear! Under, Where? Author: Julie Hedlund Illustrator: Michael Slack Publisher: Philomel Books, 2021 Ages: 4-8 Format/Genre: narrative nonfiction Themes: wordplay, puns, compound words, fun, friendship Opening: Hi, Over. Hi, Under. Synopsis: Over and Under are two friends, and they’re enjoying a day at … Continue reading →

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circle under berry – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joanna

Title: circle under berry Author & Illustrator: Carter Higgins Publisher: Chronicle Kids, 2021 Ages: 2-5 Format/Genre: concept picture book Themes: colors, shapes, prepositions, patterns, animals, connection Opening: circle under berry Synopsis: Part Sandra Boynton, part Each Peach Pear Plum; part Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, —a treat for … Continue reading →

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Swing – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Joanna

Title: Swing Author & Illustrator: Michael Hall Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 2020 Ages: 3-5 Format/Genre: concept book Themes: alphabet, letters, vowels, sharing, kindness, swings, playground, fun, shapes, colors, opposites Opening: The first letter was alone when a second letter arrived. “Can I play with you?” the … Continue reading →

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