 Julia Donaldson is one of the biggest names in children’s literature, but her work with illustrator Victoria Sandøy–shall we call it The Tree Trilogy?–has gone largely unnoticed in the U.S. But who doesn’t want a children’s book filled with specialist knowledge about industrial paper making practices of the 20 and 21C? Adalyn is…
\ Every other week, we’ll be reviewing Caldecott winners–so we decided to start in the beginning, a very good place to start! The internet is replete with blogs, podcasts, and social media projects undertaking precisely this challenge. ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE, the first “children’s book” to win the Caldecott, marks the beginning and end for…
Join us for a thoughtful discussion on a fantastic picture book for children who enjoy learning about food! It’s a wonderful read that’s become one of my toddler’s favorites. In our inaugural episode, we take a look at FOOD TRUCK FEST! written by Alexandra Penfold and illustrated by Mike Dutton. It tells the story of…