Great choice for preschoolers learning about what their bodies can do.   posted Mar 14, 2013 at 9:58AM

This is a fun book to challenge your princess stereotypes and encourage kids to value individuality.   posted Jan 14, 2013 at 10:46AM

This is a sweet story of father and daughter. It is one of my favorite Christmas picture books.   posted Nov 12, 2012 at 9:03AM

This is a different sort of dystopian novel. It is quiet and introspective. It focuses on the individual experience rather than the big ideas. Fans of the genre looking for something new may like this one, but it might also appeal to those who don’t usually gravitate to dystopian fiction.   posted Oct 16, 2012 at 10:14AM

Beautiful book! Perfect for inspiring children to look at the natural world with wonder.   posted Oct 15, 2012 at 3:40PM

I love Nikki McClure’s art, and this book showcases it well. Lovely.   posted Sep 17, 2012 at 3:00PM

I read this book aloud to my four-year-old daughter, and we both really enjoyed it. We hope to continue reading the series together.   posted Sep 5, 2012 at 10:55AM

Fascinating book!   posted Aug 14, 2012 at 3:17PM

This was a childhood favorite of mine, and I am happy to be able to share it with my daughter.   posted Aug 9, 2012 at 10:35AM

Great book with lots of details to talk about what your child can expect in preschool. Recommended!   posted Aug 3, 2012 at 9:03AM

Fascinting historical novel that explores what choices were available to people who were physically different in the late 1800’s.   posted Jul 12, 2012 at 10:41AM

My preschool-age daughter loves the Benny and Penny series. The kid-friendly stories and the easy-to-read comic format are engaging. Highly recommended.   posted Jul 10, 2012 at 10:55AM

I appreciated Ariel Gore’s insights into happiness and optimism in this memoir/social commentary. I strongly recommend it to those who have enjoyed her previous work or readers who are interested in positive psychology.   posted Jun 18, 2012 at 1:13PM

This is a spare novel-in-verse inpsired by Laura Ingalls Wilder that features a young girl on her own on the prairie. Recommended!   posted Jun 6, 2012 at 12:38PM

Really beautiful book of interest to poets, artists, and designers.   posted Jun 1, 2012 at 9:10AM

This is a great series for preschool-age girls. Simple, sweet stories that engage kids with minimal text.   posted Mar 27, 2012 at 9:48AM

A hilarious lesson in manners that works well with young children to open a discussion about behavior. My 4 year-old loved it.   posted Mar 7, 2012 at 10:40AM

A real treasure for families looking to instill a sense of wonder for science and nature in their children.   posted Nov 2, 2011 at 3:10PM

This is a great book for parents, teachers, or librarians who are interested in finding good books for their children (babies through teens). Recommended.   posted Sep 7, 2011 at 9:58AM

I appreciate the "girl power" message to this story, but it was a bit long for my preschooler and contained many unfamiliar elements. I don’t think it had the impact I was hoping for.   posted Sep 1, 2011 at 1:06PM

This is a fun book that makes cosmology accessable to a wide range of ages. My preschooler enjoyed the cumulative rhyme, and the science information could easily be shared with a 2nd or 3rd grader. Recommended.   posted Aug 9, 2011 at 4:36PM

This is a really striking picture book designed to get even younger kids thinking and asking questions about the world around them.   posted Jul 20, 2011 at 1:53PM

A lovely look at the signs of spring by one of my favorite illustrators.   posted May 18, 2011 at 8:20PM

This book is dark and strange. It probably isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I loved it.   posted May 18, 2011 at 8:19PM

What a great read-aloud! The illustrations are also quite remarkable. This is a favorite of the year for sure.   posted Apr 21, 2011 at 10:36AM

I could take it or leave it, but my 3yrold thought it was hilarious.   posted Apr 20, 2011 at 10:59AM

A must read for fans of historical fiction or anyone interested in learning more about the Great Depression or the Dust Bowl. Highly recommended.   posted Mar 25, 2011 at 3:14PM

I love Ariel Gore’s emphasis on DIY, but there is plenty of advice for writers trying to get published in traditional venues as well.   posted Mar 22, 2011 at 11:54AM

It’s still a little unbelievable to me that people would go through all that just for a fancy preschool. Really interesting doc.   posted Mar 9, 2011 at 4:27PM

A lovely fable that explores beauty and love. It will appeal to teen or adult fans of magical realism.   posted Mar 9, 2011 at 11:47AM

Ultimately uneven, but some very compelling portions of this memoir deal with self-image and confidence as a person with a disabilty.   posted Mar 8, 2011 at 10:06AM

Francesca Lia Block is the master of the twenty-first century fairy tale, and this is a great example of her work. Here’s a book that FLB fans can share with their daughters.   posted Feb 18, 2011 at 9:08AM

The suggestions were too general to be of much use. I did find some of the information about ADD helpful, but that is not likely to be unique to this book. Skip this one.   posted Feb 10, 2011 at 1:43PM

If you have an interest in disabilities, read this book. Otherwise, you can skip it.   posted Feb 1, 2011 at 2:07PM

Very engaging look at the research behind child development and what that means for parents. Highly recommended.   posted Feb 1, 2011 at 2:05PM

If you are looking for something to read after you’ve devoured Willa Cather, this is a good choice.   posted Jan 25, 2011 at 2:11PM

Beautiful. This book is not just for kids. If you are interested in animals/evolution, check this out. If only just for the timeline on the endpapers.   posted Jan 25, 2011 at 11:15AM

Lovely. I would recommend this novel to Neruda fans of all ages.   posted Jan 21, 2011 at 2:53PM

This book seems more a poetry book than a bird book. It is quite lovely and may inspire young people to start writing about the natural world.   posted Jan 18, 2011 at 8:49AM

Go as green as you can with this helpful book.   posted Jan 13, 2011 at 1:54PM

Very helpful book with lots of practical ideas for activities. The Q&A format is helpful. I will likely be buying this title to have on hand for reference.   posted Jan 7, 2011 at 8:50AM

This book is filled with ideas for families with young children to explore art and nature. I loved it.   posted Jan 5, 2011 at 2:19PM

A quick and engaging read despite the fact that I didn’t feel as connected to the characters as I did in the two previous books in this series. Recommended for fans of teen post-apocalyptic fiction.   posted Jan 5, 2011 at 2:14PM

This is for all those who are against the corporatization of indie. See the beginnings of the sub-culture with music, art, and poetry in the 1950s and 60s in this fascinating recent history book.   posted Dec 27, 2010 at 12:34PM

An interesting overview. Not terribly in-depth, but it did cover aspects of education that were new to me.   posted Dec 27, 2010 at 9:13AM

A quick read--perfect for teens who want something like Uglies by Scott Westerfeld or Feed by M.T. Anderson.   posted Dec 17, 2010 at 11:38AM

Simple in a good way. Perfect book for introducing fitness/health/anatomy to young children. Recommended.   posted Dec 15, 2010 at 1:04PM

A cute idea (anti-consumerist holiday story), but the execution seems more geared toward adults than kids.   posted Dec 13, 2010 at 1:01PM

I really enjoyed learning more about this familiar story. Perhaps Thanksgiving is more about cooperation and survival than I thought. Recommended.   posted Dec 8, 2010 at 3:12PM

A very engaging look at motherhood, family life, and related tangents from a mom who had the gall to write that she loves her husband more than her kids. Then had to face the fallout.   posted Dec 7, 2010 at 2:13PM

Cute birthday book for preschoolers.   posted Dec 7, 2010 at 2:10PM

Fascinating and beautiful. A perfect coffee table book for families.   posted Dec 6, 2010 at 12:57PM

My three-year-old thought this book was hilarious. We recommend it.   posted Dec 6, 2010 at 12:56PM

Mostly funny, occasionally insightful. Recommended for nonbelievers (or those undecided) who want to know more about the Bible without having to read it.   posted Nov 29, 2010 at 1:37PM

Creativity classic. Highly quotable work with exercises that may help get the creative person in the groove.   posted Nov 18, 2010 at 3:20PM

Interesting take on a familiar story. I enjoyed it, and I think it would appeal more to adults than to teens.   posted Nov 17, 2010 at 2:32PM

Highly recommended. The book is small and the stories are short. Thoroughly engaging.   posted Nov 17, 2010 at 11:59AM

Really interesting look at how closing one’s self off from the world (either as an individual or as a community) makes you vulnerable. Highly recommended.   posted Nov 17, 2010 at 8:55AM

Excellent dystopia. Recommended to those who liked The Handmaid’s Tale or other stories of the near future.   posted Nov 16, 2010 at 2:46PM

My three-year-old asks for Bark, George again and again. The other stories don’t really hold her interest, but that one is a hit.   posted Nov 16, 2010 at 2:44PM

To be honest, the money-saving tips were nothing new to me (use coupons, watch sales, buy in bulk, plan your meals). It didn’t seem like anything that wasn’t available on the many blogs/web sites on frugal living. There are a few recipes that I’m planning to try though.   posted Nov 16, 2010 at 9:11AM