I love a good picture book, the stories are fun, simple, and usually have a great message. Picture books are also filled with beautiful illustrations that help tell the story. Here are some new picture books, some are already out and some will be released in the next 6 months. Sharon, Lois, and Bram’s Skinnamarink…
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7Seven Things To Say About “An Old Sweetheart of Mine” by James Whitcomb Riley
The Copyright and Printing of this book is 1902 from The Bowen-Merrill Company. The Illustrations are by Howard Chandler Christy with Decorations by Virginia Keep. This poem and corresponding illustrations fill 43 beautiful pages. This poem was originally published in 1891. The illustrations are beautiful. The verse is equally enchanting. This would make a great…
7Seven Things to Say About “Murder at the Flamingo” by Rachel McMillan
Hamish Deluca is a lawyer from Toronto who suffers from anxiety issues, and in the 1930s there isn’t a lot of understanding. His father has always tried to protect him, guiding and controlling his career. Hamish is twenty-five years old and tired of his father ‘helping’, so he boards a train and travels to Boston…
7Seven New Picture Books Coming Fall of 2018!
I have been lucky enough to get a sneak peak of some of the new picture books coming out September/October 2018. I have decided to take my favorite 7seven and review them here. Anne Arrives– Adapted by Kallie George and Pictures by Abigail Halpin …
7Seven Great Storytime Books
Having worked in a bookstore, I was called upon to lead storytime quite often. I love picture books for many reasons, not only do you get a great story, but picture books are full of beautiful artwork. When choosing a storytime book it requires more than a great story and artwork, it requires a story…
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