In a time when book banning is a pressing issue, Roar for Reading by Beth Ferry and illustrated by Andrew Joyner offers a valuable lesson for young readers. Read on for a spoiler-free review of Roar for Reading a new picture book published by Simon & Schuster. Roar for Reading follows Julius, a brave little…
“I Worked Hard on That!” is a children’s picture book written by Robyn Wall that explores the themes of creativity, perseverance, and even the frustrations of the creative process. The story follows Kiara, an adorable spider, as she strives to create the most perfect and awe-inspiring spider web. However, her efforts are repeatedly interrupted as…
“Prunella” by Beth Ferry is a charming and thought-provoking children’s picture book that explores themes of individuality, and how beautiful differences between children can be. The story begins with Prunella’s birth, where she surprises everyone with her purple thumb, a stark contrast to her parents’ green thumbs. This unique trait reveals that Prunella has a…
“Bella Ballerina” by author Sharon Draper is a delightful and inspiring picture book that will entertain young readers and have them eager to put on their ballet slippers to learn the new steps themselves. Releasing on October 15, 2024, this book marks Draper’s debut in the picture book genre, and it beautifully illustrates themes of…
How can you find and keep a friend when you are just learning to interact with the world? This theme is explored in “Mabel Wants a Friend” a new picture book by writer Ariel Bernstein and illustrator Marc Rosenthal. “Mabel Wants a Friend” is a sweet little story about a young fox named Mabel who really wants…
