Category Archives: Picture Books

Leaf Trouble

Every year we watch the leaves change from greens to vivid hues of orange, red and yellows. While enjoying this yearly panorama get out LEAF TROUBLE by Jonathan Emmett, illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church (Chicken House, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc, 2009, $16.99) and introduce the very young readers to Pip Squirrel.

Nasreen’s Secret School

Some American school children are up-in-arms after word got out that the school day and year might be extended. As discussion heats up, bring out NASREEN’S SECRET SCHOOL by Jeanette Winter (Beach Lane Books an imprint of Simon and Schuster 2009 $16.99).

Brown Bear, White Bear

One of the most charming picture books I have read lately comes from Eerdmans Books for Young Readers published in 2009. BROWN BEAR, WHITE BEAR written by Svetlana Petrovic, illustrated by Vincent Hardy ($17.00).