Did you know a pretty awesome day is coming up quickly, and it's one of a kind, 2/22/2222. And, the best part is that 2's Day falls on a Tuesday! Can you think of a better day to celebrate all things two and Tuesday? And I even included some pretty amazing sets of two friends. Here is a list of fun ... Read More
Valentine’s Day Picture Books
Valentine's Day is coming up quickly, and I am sure your students are so excited! With Valentine's Day comes the importance of talking about kindness, friendship, and emotions. And, I am here to share a few of my favorite books that are perfect for sharing with your class during the season of ... Read More
Winter Olympics Picture Books
The Winter Olympics are right around the corner, and the winter games offer an opportunity to teach students about lessons in perseverance, determination, setting goals, and winning and losing. And, there are some really cool sports to watch! So, let's kick off the Winter Olympics with some fun ... Read More
Worry Books for Kids
Worry is something we all struggle with at times. Even our students. Worry, anxiety, and fear are not uncommon among children. And picture books are a way to explain these big concepts to children, but it's also a reminder that it is ok to feel these emotions, but also they aren't alone. Picture ... Read More
Caldecott Predictions for 2022
The Caldecott medal is an award given out each year in the middle of January. This award celebrates an artist who has a picture book with the best illustrations, and the American Library Association chooses it. And I am excited to share a list of books that I believe are strong candidates to be ... Read More
My Favorite 2021 Books
2021 may have been another crazy year, but one thing it did not lack was incredible picture books! I did my best to keep the list short and sweet but, I couldn't keep it that short. So, here are some of my favorite picture books from 2021. I'm sharing all of these books on video as well! Check ... Read More