Category Archives: Perfect Picture Book Friday

A Boy Like You – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Joanna

Title: A Boy Like You Author: Frank Murphy Illustrator: Kayla Harren  Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press, 2019 Ages: 3-7 Genre: Concept picture book Themes: following dreams, being brave, asking for help, gender stereotypes, ways to be a boy, masculinity Opening: There are billions and billions … Continue reading →

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Kitten and the Night Watchman – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Joanna

Title: Kitten and the Night Watchman Author: John Sullivan Illustrator: Taeeun Yoo  Publisher: Paula Wiseman Books, 2019 Ages: 3-7 Literary Awards Ezra Jack Keats Book Award for Writer (2019) Themes: night watchmen, different jobs, worry, companionship. Kittens, belonging, comfort Opening: The night watchman hugs … Continue reading →

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Penguinaut! – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Joanna

Title: Penguinaut! Written by: Marcie Colleen Illustrated by: Emma Yarlett Publisher: Orchard Books, 2018 Ages: 3-7 Themes: penguins, the moon, adventure, imagination, being small, thinking big, friendship Opening: Orville was small. Synopsis: Orville lives at the zoo, surrounded by animal pals who go on exciting adventures. A hang … Continue reading →

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