Reimaginings of literary classics are always a risk, but Beth Is Dead takes that risk and runs with it in a way that feels bold, unsettling, and surprisingly emotional. Read on for a spoiler-free review of the novel Beth is Dead, by Katie Bernet and published by Simon & Schuster. This modern retelling of Little…
Winter is the perfect time to introduce cozy tales to children. The Snowman Code is a new novel that updates an old snowman tale and could be a great gift to make those long winter afternoons go by faster. Read on for a spoiler-free review of the novel The Snowman Code, published by Simon &…
Some books don’t just survive time passing by; they become part of how we understand kindness, friendship, and the small joys that make life worth living. A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories have done exactly that. This special 100th anniversary bind-up edition brings together both Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner in one volume, and…
All the Stars in the Sky is a beautifully illustrated picture book that explores themes of community, family, and the importance of working together. With its warm, inviting cover and textured illustrations (some resembling delicate beadwork) this story invites young readers to think about all the ways we contribute to the world around us. Read…
If you’re looking for a charming, interactive picture book that will make your little one giggle while teaching a beautiful lesson about love, My Dog Smudge by Sujean Rim deserves a spot on your bookshelf. This charming lift-the-flap picture book is filled with farm friends, silly sounds, and the kind of uplifting ending that leaves…
Sophy Henn’s I HATE EVERYTHING! is a sweet little Halloween themed picture book that captures the ups and downs of big feelings with kindness and humor. The story centers around two ghosts, one of whom is in a very bad mood, and the other who tries to help turn that frown upside down. The illustrations…
Where Are You, Brontë? is a heartfelt and beautifully crafted picture book that explores love, loss, and remembering through the story of a beloved dog. As Tomie dePaola’s final completed work, the book carries his personal significance, reflecting his own experience of grieving his dog, Brontë. With gentle writing and simple illustrations by Barbara McClintock,…
The newly released Winnie-the-Pooh box set brings together the beloved four books by A.A. Milne, now with beautifully redesigned covers and featuring the original black-and-white illustrations by Ernest Shepard. This collection is a true treasure for both long-time fans and those discovering the charm of the Hundred Acre Wood for the first time. This Winnie…
You know how sometimes people have to come up with secret codes or signals to find others like them? Like a special handshake or an inside joke that only certain people understand? Well, that’s exactly what Are You a Friend of Dorothy? is about, except instead of a game, it was a real way for…
Maybe Just Ask Me is a fun, heartfelt, and important picture book about not making assumptions and giving people the chance to share their own stories. It’s based on the author Katie Mazeika’s real-life childhood experience and follows Mazie, a young girl who wears an eyepatch and headscarf. She’s starting at a new school and…
