Tag: kidlit

The Case of the Secret Tunnel (The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins) by Holly Webb

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I was sent a copy of The Case of the Secret Tunnel (The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins) by Holly Webb   The Case of the Secret Tunnel (The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins) by Holly Webb Release Date: 2016-09-13 Mr. Fred Grange claims to work as a clerk for a biscuit company, but he’s out and about on the London streets at odd hours, and girl detective Maisie Hitchins soon discovers something very precious hidden in his rooms. Maisie is determined to unmask him as a thief, but the truth is…

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Before Morning by Joyce Sidman

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Before Morning by Joyce Sidman

I was sent a copy of Before Morning by Joyce Sidman   Before Morning by Joyce Sidman Release Date: 2016-10-04 There are planes to fly and buses to catch, but a small child wishes for a different sort of day in this striking picture book. When clouds gather and heavy flakes begin to fall, her invocation comes true. As a too-busy world falls silent, a family revels in the freedom and peace of a snow day. In a spare text that reads as pure song and illustrations of astonishingly beautiful…

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Mitchell on the Moon by R. W. Alley

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I was sent a copy of Mitchell on the Moon by R. W. Alley   Mitchell on the Moon by R. W. Alley Release Date: 2016-10-04 It’s Halloween, and Mitchell’s littlest sister, Gretchen, looks up at the moon and sees that part of it is missing. Gretchen’s other siblings, Annabelle and Clark, scornfully tell her that the moon is just hiding behind some clouds, but Mitchell indulges her and sets out to save the moon. A humorous and slightly scary fantasy ensues before the four children set off for trick-or-treating.…

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Miss Muffet, or What Came After by Marilyn Singer

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Miss Muffet, or What Came After by Marilyn Singer

I was sent a copy of Miss Muffet, or What Came After by Marilyn Singer   Miss Muffet, or What Came After by Marilyn Singer Release Date: 2016-09-06 People will tell you that all little Miss Muffet wanted was to sit quietly and eat her curds and whey. They’ll insist that she was so scared of a spider, she ran away from it, and that’s where her story ends. Well, those people are wrong! Miss Muffet is more daring than that—and so is the spider. Together, they head off on…

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Curious George: 75th Anniversary Edition by H. A. Rey

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Curious George: 75th Anniversary Edition by H. A. Rey

I was sent a copy of Curious George: 75th Anniversary Edition by H. A. Rey   Curious George: 75th Anniversary Edition by H. A. Rey Release Date: 2016-09-06 In this, the original book about the curious monkey, George is taken from the jungle by the man in the yellow hat to live in a new home, but–oh, what happened! Though trying to be good, George is still very curious and takes a swim in the ocean, escapes from jail, and goes for a flying ride on a bunch of balloons.…

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Hooray for Today! by Brian Won

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Hooray for Today! by Brian Won

I was sent a copy of Hooray for Today! by Brian Won   Hooray for Today! by Brian Won Release Date: 2016-09-06 When the moon is up, Owl is wide awake and ready for fun: “Hooray for today! Would you like to play?” But everyone says, “Not now! I’m sleepy!” Owl’s playday gets lonely fast as each friend turns her away—until sunrise, when Owl discovers a friendly surprise. Perfect for little ones learning the art of patience, Hooray for Today! celebrates playtime, sharing, and friendship. |   Have you read…

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Swallow the Leader by Danna Smith

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Swallow the Leader by Danna Smith

Today’s featured book of the day is the cute #kidlit SWALLOW THE READER by Danna Smith

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Lives of the Scientists: Experiments, Explosions (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull

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Lives of the Scientists: Experiments, Explosions (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull

I was sent a copy of Lives of the Scientists: Experiments, Explosions (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull   Lives of the Scientists: Experiments, Explosions (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull Release Date: 2016-09-06 Scientists have a reputation for being focused on their work—and maybe even dull. But take another look. Did you know that it’s believed Galileo was scolded by the Roman Inquisition for sassing his mom? That Isaac Newton loved to examine soap bubbles? That Albert Einstein loved to collect joke books, and that…

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Hooray for Halloween, Curious George by H. A. Rey

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Hooray for Halloween, Curious George by H. A. Rey

I was sent a copy of Hooray for Halloween, Curious George by H. A. Rey   Hooray for Halloween, Curious George by H. A. Rey Release Date: 2016-07-19 It’s Halloween! When George and his friend the man with the yellow hat go to a party at Mrs. Gray’s house, George is excited to find out that it is a costume party. After seeing his friends dressed up as astronauts, mummies, witches, and more, George gets to pick out his own costume. But George accidentally wraps himself up in a tablecloth…

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Box of Bats Gift Set by Brian Lies

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Box of Bats Gift Set

I was sent the super cute Box of Bats Gift Set by Brian Lies   Box of Bats Gift Set by Brian Lies Release Date: 2016-07-19 A beautiful box of New York Times best-selling Bats books. Includes three captivating stories about the nighttime exploits of a crew of nocturnal adventurers—Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, and Bats at the Ballgame. With gorgeous illustrations to pore over and lyrical, rhyming text to read aloud, these books are made for repeat performances. Includes a sheet of stickers. |   Have you…

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