For Thanksgiving: 5 Great Kids’ Books on Kindness & Gratitude
Books, Featured Stories, Life, Picture Books
.UPDATED November 14th, 2017
Thanksgiving books for kids are great because children often need to be reminded of the importance of kindness and gratitude, especially as the holidays approach and their focus is on getting instead of giving.…
Literary Love: 8 Awesome Kids’ Books on Teaching Tolerance
Books, Picture Books, Slider
When it comes to teaching tolerance to your kids, parents need all the help they can get. It can be difficult to discuss tough topics, and you want to teach them how to be a caring, compassionate person, without exposing them to some of the…
Children’s Book Review: Do I Have to Go to School
Books, Picture Books
Children’s Book Review: Do I Have to Go to School
By Maria Perez-Brown
Illustrated by Chuck Gonzales
Zwoosh Media, LLC 2015, 19 pages
Board book ($9.99)
ISBN 978-0-9962611-0-4
Ages 2-5
When four-year-old Zuri Pi wakes up one morning…
Santiago Stays
Books, Pets, Picture Books
Santiago is an extremely stubborn petite French bulldog. When his young owner asks him to go for a walk, Santiago refuses to move from his spot. Even when he is offered various incentives, such as a toy, or his favorite foods, Santiago will…
The I'm Not Scared Book
Books, Picture Books
The I’m Not Scared Book
Written and Illustrated by Todd Parr
Little, Brown and Company. 2011. 32 pages
Hardcover ($11)
ISBN 978-0-316-0-8445-1
Ages 3-6
Parr uses his typical bright rainbow colors with chunky simple drawings that show…
I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me
Books, Picture Books
I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me
By Sandra L. Pinkney • Photographs by Myles C. Pinkney.
Little, Brown and Company • 2013 • 28 pages.
Board Book ($6.99)
ISBN 978-0-31623385-9.
Ages 3-6
This little book packs a lot of punch! Close…
Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash/ Marisol McDonald y la fiesta sin igual
Books, Picture Books
In this follow up to Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match/Marisol McDonald no combina (Children’s Press), Marisol MacDonald “combines” many different things at once: with a Peruvian mom and an American dad, her dark skin contrasts with her…
The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred
Books, Picture Books
The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred
By Samantha R. Vamos • Illustrated by Rafael López
Charlesbridge • 2011 • 32 pages
Paperback ($8.95)
ISBN: 978-1-58089-243-8
Ages 4-8
The farm maiden makes the best arroz con leche! In…
Ladder to the Moon
Books, Picture Books, School Hot Headline
Ladder to the Moon
By Maya Soetoro-Ng ● Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Candlewick Press ● 2011 ● 48 pages
Hardcover ($19.99)
ISBN 978-0-7636-4570-0
Ages 4-8
Inspired by her mother’s love of giving and helping others, Maya Soetoro-Ng…