#BOOKREVIEW #21 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title:  And Tango Makes ThreeAuthor: Justin Richardson and Peter ParnellIllustrator: Henry ColeGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 3 years and above This book is a real surprise for readers because it tells the true story of two same-sex penguins who wanted to have a baby. While the title is catchy, what stands out most

#BOOKREVIEW #20 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title:  Ganesha’s Sweet ToothAuthor: Sanjay Patel & Emily HaynesIllustrator: Sanjay PatelGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 2 – 6 years Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth is a light, fun story about how Ganesha broke his tooth and how he made good use of it. There are many stories around the Indian god Ganesha breaking his tusk,

#BOOKREVIEW #19 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: Rude CakesAuthor & Illustrator: Rowboat WatkinsGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 2 – 5 years Rude Cake is written by Rowboat Watkins. The book earned Rowboat The Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor, among others. The New York Times described his Most Marshmallows as “exquisite,” and Pete With No Pants as “huge fun.” Rowboat, a former Maurice Sendak Fellow,

#BOOKREVIEW #18 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: Get Up, Stand UpAuthor: Cedella MarleyIllustrator: John Jay CabuayGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 5 -10 years The story Get Up, Stand Up is based on the song by Bob Marley and is adapted by Cedella Marley. Bob was Cedella Marley’s father and a singer, songwriter and guitarist. The book addresses issues of

#BOOKREVIEW #17 CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: The Giving TreeAuthor & Illustrator: Shel SilversteinGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 3 year and up The Giving Tree, written and illustrated by Shel Silversten, is one of the most cherished books of all time. At its heart, it is a story about compassion, selfless giving and the profound role of a provider.

#BOOKREVIEW #11CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: Maddi’s FridgeAuthor: Lois BrandtIllustrator: Vin VogelGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader:  4-8 years Maddi’s Fridge is a marvellous book by an author and teacher, Lois Brandt. Every picture book I read stirs emotions, the most prominent one is love, but this book melted my heart and brought tears reading that a little girl is

#BOOKREVIEW #10CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: THE COOL BEANAuthor: Jory JohnIllustrator: Pete OswaldGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader:  4-7 years Jory John’s The Cool Bean touches on the universal message of kindness and feeling of being left out. The Cool Bean continues the themes of self-acceptance and friendship explored in Jory’s popular “Food Group” series. The story begins with The

#BOOKREVIEW #09CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: The Most Magnificent ThingAuthor & Illustrator: Ashley SpiresGenre: Fiction, Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader:  6-8 years The book The Most Magnificent Thing has MAGNIFICENT illustrations and story. It provides life lessons to children to not give up easily, that trying new things is fun, and focused effort brings amazing results. There are too many

#BOOKREVIEW #08CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: The Cat In The HatAuthor & Illustrator: Dr. SeussGenre: Fiction, Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 6 – 9 years I am glad that I picked up this book for review. I got to learn from a world-renowned author, Dr. Seuss, and understand some key aspects of writing a children’s book. Dr. Seuss is Theodor

#BOOKREVIEW #07CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: Lilly’s Purple Plastic PurseAuthor & Illustrator: Kevin HenkesGenre: Fiction, Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 5 – 7 years Lilly loves school and everything about it. The most important reason she enjoys her school life is her teacher, Mr. Slinger. She pretends to teach her little brother just like Mr. Slinger at home, because she

#BOOKREVIEW #06CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: The Tree LadyAuthor: H. Joseph HopkinsIllustrator: Jill McElmurryGenre: Nonfiction, Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 6-9 As a child, I read school textbooks, and now, in my late 40s, I am reading children’s books. I am exploring books that make me laugh and teach me through pictures. The moment I grab a book that is low

#BOOKREVIEW #05CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: Wonder WalkersAuthor and Illustrator: Micha ArcherGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 3-5-Year-Old What if asking questions could change the way children see the world? Wonder Walkers invites just that. Curiosity questions open minds that otherwise might be closed. Now pair the act of questioning with walking. The impact is multi-fold. Brain exercise with physical movement…what

#BOOKREVIEW #04 CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: The SuitcaseAuthor and Illustrator: Chris Naylor-BallesterosGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: Ages 4–6 The Suitcase is a heart-warming story of love and empathy written by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros. At a time when nations keep fighting with each other and people die because of political games and power struggles, this book teaches the expression of affection

#BOOKREVIEW #03 CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: Thank You, Mr. FalkerAuthor: Patricia PolaccoIllustrator: Patricia PolaccoGenre: Children’s Story BookTarget Reader: 8-12-Year-Old Do you believe in angels? They are always around us in the faces of doctors, nurses, and teachers. They sometimes come in the form of strangers, also. Everyone has at least one encounter with angels, whether realised or not. Angels

#BOOKREVIEW #02CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: The Monster Who Lost His MeanAuthor: Tiffany Strelitz HaberIllustrator: Kirstie EdmundsGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 5–8-Year-Old To teach children, speak their language. As adults, we know that monsters are imaginary, but for children, they are real. Tiffany Strelitz Haber used an imaginary character to catch the attention of readers to share an important lesson:

#BOOKREVIEW #01CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND A READER Title: What If Everybody Did That?Author: Ellen JavernickIllustrator: Colleen M. MaddenGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 5–8-Year-Old Your brain starts racing when you see the cover and title of this book. What If Everybody Did That? – speaks to you and invites you to pause and think about the message the author wants to share. As

#BOOKREVIEW #3 CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND READER Title: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The HorseAuthor: Charlie MackesyIllustrator: Charlie MackesyGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 8 years The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse is one of the best books I’ve read. It is filled with sketches and minimal text that supports the sketches. The book touches on the emotions

#BOOKREVIEW #2 CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW AS A WRITER AND READER Title: MY WONDERFUL GRANDMOTHERAuthor: Kate KnappIllustrator: Kate KnappGenre: Children’s Picture BookTarget Reader: 3-4 years A book that I could hardly find any problems. I recently wrote a children’s picture book. The project was tougher than writing a book for adults. I can’t write till I understand the art. I read lots of books, and that’s