L is for Love: A Heartfelt Alphabet is one of those odd little gems that looks like it is from 1950 but is very 2018. The illustrations show you the alphabet of love and friendship. The illustrations are casually modern. Nothing is forced, and things flow with the diversity of people (bi-racial copy, people of color). In fact, the P is for Poetry shows the girl reciting “How do I love thee?” (Or I assume she is…. She is kneeling, with paper in hand, boy […]
Mirabel’s Valentines are missing, but don’t miss this tail…
This review will have a few spoilers. Best part of Valentine’s Day is the chocolate. And the books. In that order. (Priorities my friends; priorities.) If you are looking for an alternative to giving your sweetheart, child or classroom candy for this day, you can try this new story. This is an adorable book. Mirabel’s Missing Valentines is a sweet new story about friendship love, trying and doing your best. Mirabel is a sweet character. Not only is she a mouse, but a very traditional […]
He doesn’t want to move to Florida
Little Santa is available in the board book size (which I read) and available in a hardcover/full sized. This is a quirky story about how Santa Claus (the youngest of a lot of siblings) became the Santa we all know. This is the story what Santa was like as a child (one who loves blizzards and climbing in chimneys). This is a typical story in the style of writing and illustrations of Jon Agee. There is some subtle humor that some kids might miss (the […]
I saw Santa be a Grumpy Bear?
While there are some funny moments in Santa Bruce (one little girls Christmas gift wish is very amusing but makes me a little more a little bit scared! And I am nervous especially of her enthusiasm at the end when she gets something slightly different than what was asked for). But if I was Bruce? I would eat my “family.” If you know the Bruce books by Ryan T. Higgins you know this book. It just has a Christmas theme attached to it. When Bruce […]