Goodnight Moon
Classic Bedtime Book review by maman a droit This book was part of my bedtime routine as a kid and now it's part of my son's. Even on nights that we don't read this book, we go around the house...
View ArticleColors and Shapes (Baby Touch and Feel)
Cute simple book review by maman a droit This is a great diaper-bag book, as it is small but fun. Each page has a simple object with a textured cut-out area and says the name of the object and the...
View ArticleThat's Not My Car (Usborne Touchy Feely)
Great Textures! review by maman a droit This book has been one of my son's favorites since he got it for Christmas when he was about 6 months old (he's now 18 months old. The textures are the best...
View ArticleTouch and Feel: Dinosaur (Touch and Feel)
Lame Textures review by maman a droit While this book does have really cool realistic pictures of dinosaurs, the textures are terrible-they basically all feel the same, other than a sticky t-rex...
View ArticleLola's Fandango
Delightful Story review by yuba_river Lola's Fandango is the story of a young girl who learns to dance flamenco as a surprise for her mother. The narrative is engaging and well-paced, and the...
View ArticleThe Worst-Case Scenario Survive-o-pedia (Worst-Case Scenario: Junior Edition)
Great Encyclopedia Style Kid's Book review by mama_y_sol My 4 year old and 8 year old love this book. They are the type of kids who are always full of interesting questions. Yesterday I was asked...
View ArticleThey Stood Alone!: 25 Men and Women Who Made a Difference
Encouraging and Motivating Book to Add to Your Homeschool Collection review by mama_y_sol They Stood Alone is a great home school resource. My 8 year old daughter has really enjoyed reading this...
View ArticleEgghead (The Aldo Zelnick Comic Novel Series)
Funny, cute book for 7-13 Year Olds review by mama_y_sol I was initially drawn to this book because of the bilingualism. We are trying to raise our two kids bilingual and I tend to gravitate toward...
View ArticleNational Parks: A Kid's Guide to America's Parks, Monuments and Landmarks
Comprehensive Guide to National Parks for Kids review by mama_y_sol National Parks has given my 8 year old daughter a great sense of how diverse and wonderful our country is, as well as what am...
View ArticleDo Super Heroes Have Teddy Bears?
Fun story about everyday moments in a loving family review by yuba_river Do Super Heroes Have Teddy Bears? is a fun read that my boys, ages 2 and 5, really enjoyed. With three years between them,...
View ArticleI Took the Moon for a Walk
One of my favorites to read aloud. review by yuba_river We bought this as a Christmas gift for our younger son when he was just a month old, and over the last two years have read it to both our boys...
View ArticleBarefoot Books Clare Beaton's Nursery Rhymes
Cute book of nursery rhymes! review by jesshrehor This book is great for reading to babies. I contains seven nursery rhymes. They are Humpty Dumpty, There Was a Crooked Man, Little Bo Peep, A Hive...
View ArticleClare Beaton's Action Rhymes
Cute book of rhymes! review by jesshrehor Action Rhymes has seven rhymes, including Pat-A-Cake, Here is the Church, One Potato, Two Potato, Round and Round the Garden, Incy Wincy Spider, Heads and...
View ArticleMadeline
Madeline Description: Rediscover Madeline, now available in board book format The story of twelve little girls in two straight lines, the smallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more...
View ArticleSanta Claus Is Green!: How to Have an Eco-Friendly Christmas
Santa Claus Is Green!: How to Have an Eco-Friendly Christmas Description: Santa Claus is having a green Christmas! In the spirit of Christmas giving, Santa shows boys and girls that they can give to...
View ArticleThe Polar Express
Always a favorite review by dangill This book was a go to every Christmas (and often in between) for me growing up and I'm so excited to share my copy with my daughter (arriving in February!) The...
View ArticleThe Night Before Christmas
Board Book Version of a Christmas Classic review by melanie mayo It is a tradition in our home to read this story under the tree every Christmas Eve. This edition is a lovely classic style board...
View ArticleBear Stays Up for Christmas
Bear is Truly Lovable review by melanie mayo If you love the Bear Snores On you'll love this sweet tale about the spirit of holiday giving. Really fun to read. ProsConsFun to read, great message...
View ArticleThe Snowy Day
Classic Favorite! review by melanie mayo We LOVE this classic story in our home. It's a simple and delightful tale that will bring the magic of the first snow alive for any child. Ratings Overall5
View ArticleThe Snow Queen
Delightful, romantic, sad review by monica s I was a big fan of HCA fairy tales as a kid. Read every single one of them, and also had some of them as vinyl audio books. So much delight in listening...
View ArticleChristmas in the Big Woods
Delightful and Magical Story review by melanie mayo This book is one of our family's favorites. It's soft illustrations, great values, and simple poetic text are a joy to snuggle down and...
View ArticleThe Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter...
Capture the attention and imaginations of the children you teach, or gather your family round the fire and watch their eyes shine review by terry stafford This charming multicultural collection...
View ArticleThe Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice
Scientific and cultural information explains the history behind our contemporary celebrations. review by terry stafford I’ve used this book many times, teaching children about winter celebrations....
View ArticleWinnie-the-Pooh
Winnie-the-Pooh review by researchparent I spent a long time trying to find something I could read aloud to my 3 year old that was more than a picture book, but still sustained his interest. I was...
View ArticleGo, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman
Go, Dog. Go! by P. D. Eastman review by Catholic Mama Though this book has 64 pages, it is simple enough for my first grader. His younger siblings like it too. I like that the author thought of plenty...
View ArticleBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? review by Catholic Mama We checked this board book out from the library. My first grader easily read it and suggested that his little brother and sister read...
View ArticlePierre: a cautionary tale in five chapters and a prologue
Pierre a cautionary tale in five chapters and a prologue review by Catholic Mama Pierre didn't care about anything, even though a hungry lion threatened to eat him. He learned his lesson and the reader...
View ArticleI Already Know I Love You
Touching book for unborn babies review by Catholic Mama I bought this book for my father to read to my children. (Sadly, he didn't, but maybe he'll have another chance.) I cry almost every time I read...
View ArticleThe Carpenter's Gift
The Carpenter's Gift Description: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree Details: DetailValueAuthorDavid RubelBindinghardcoverISBN978-0375869228LanguagesEnglishList Price$14.01Number Of...
View ArticleThe Carpenter's Gift
The Carpenter's Gift by David Rubel review by Catholic Mama A young boy who helps his father cut down and sell Christmas trees in 1931 learns a powerful lesson about charity. After they finish selling...
View ArticleChester's Way by Kevin Henkes
Sweet friendship book: Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes review by Catholic Mama Chester the young mouse does things the same way from day to day. He is certainly a prepared child: he double-knots his...
View ArticleThe River Bank and Other Stories From The Wind In The Willows
Great book to read to children: The River Bank and Other Stories from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame review by Catholic Mama Though this book's language is very rich and descriptive, it is...
View ArticleThidwick the Big-Hearted Moose
His Antlers Saved Him review by Catholic Mama Thidwick willingly gives a Bingle Bug a ride on his antlers. However, the Bingle Bug soon invites a Tree-Spider, and a Zinn-a-zu Bird and his family soon...
View ArticleMcElligot's Pool
McElligot's Pool review by Catholic Mama Marco is the most hopeful boy I have ever met, with a very vivid imagination. When told he won't catch anything fishing in McElligot's pool, he lists 34 reasons...
View ArticleKing Henry, Where Are the Mulberries, The Montana Whale Dolphin by Ellie...
My kids love these books. They are such colorful happy stories!
View Article
