Category Archives: Picture Books

DR. FAUCI – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Joanna

Title: DR. FAUCI, HOW A BOY FROM BROOKLYN BECAME AMERICA’S DOCTOR Author: Kate Messner Illustrator: Alexandra Bye Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ages: 4-8 Format/Genre: biography Themes: science, picture book biography, research, infectious disease, COVID 19, Dr. Anthony Fauci, scientist, curiosity, medicine Opening: Anthony Fauci was always … 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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Over The Shop – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Joanna

Title: Over the Shop Author: Jon Arno Lawson Illustrator: Qin Leng Publisher: Candlewick, 2021 Ages: 4-8 40 pages.  Genre: wordless fiction Themes: lgbtqia+, trans, grandparents, acceptance, community, companionship, differences, Opening: Synopsis: The first few spreads show us a day in the life of a young … Continue reading →

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