Tag Archives: friendship

Earth Day 2022 – PPBF, The Hike

The theme of earth day this year is, Invest In Our Planet. I picked this picture book because, a) I am an avid hiker, and b) I think hiking with kids is one of the best ways to introduce our … Continue reading

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

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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JULIÁN AT THE WEDDING – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Title: Julián at the Wedding (Julián, #2) Author & Illustrator: Jessica Love Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2020 Ages: 4-8 32 pages.  Genre: fiction Themes: weddings, love, self-expression, friendship, community, celebration, acceptance, queer wedding, lgbtqia+, gender-nonconformity Opening: This is Julián. And this is Marisol. Today They are Going to … Continue reading

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