Today’s picture book recommendation is for a story that will publish on October 1, 2024. It’s about a nervous goat and his turkey friend. If you like the sound of it, mark it as “to read” on Goodreads account or, better yet, pre-order it!
This early reader in picture book format introduces children to friends Goat and Turkey. Goat wears earmuffs to avoid hearing scary loud noises because loud noises make him faint. As you can imagine, wearing earmuffs all the time can create some situations that lead to misunderstandings and mishaps and a lot of fainting! GOAT’S BOAT WON’T FLOAT will appeal to young readers for its colorful and expressive illustrations by Gozde Eyce and its digestible, engaging, and humorous text by Kim Larson. I think kids will love this Goat & Turkey story and will be looking for the next adventure soon after!
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Shout out to my local indie bookstore, Children’s Book World! And shout out to Jackie Kennedy who loved books so much she started her own library. Learn more by reading today’s recommended picture book:
This informative biography of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy focuses on how her childhood love of books carried through her life in her roles as a student, wife, mother, first lady, and editor. Complete with charming illustrations and supplemental back matter, this picture book will make a nice addition to any bookshelf!
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Banana is excited about the prospects of being the star of a fruit counting book, but as more animals are added for the sake of the rhyme, he wonders if it will ever be his turn. Readers will love the comedy that ensues when Banana becomes less patient and more argumentative with the narrator. Elstrela Lourenço’s bright, expressive illustrations perfectly capture Banana’s lively personality, and Carrie Tillotson’s humorous text will keep kids begging you to turn the page. Highly recommend! Read this review on Goodreads and Amazon. And, here’s a little about the follow-up book:
Banana is back in this bedtime book, but he does NOT want to go to bed! He keeps changing the ABCs to reflect “awake” activities, hoping to avoid going to sleep. Comical hijinks follow as Banana and the narrator argue their way through the alphabet. I love this sequel as much as the first, from the colorful and expressive art to the humorous antics and banana puns. Both Banana books by Carrie Tillotson and Estrela Lourenço belong on every kid’s bookshelf!
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This lyrical picture book, told in cumulative structure, is about a young girl preparing for her piano recital. While the text cleverly informs the reader about the parts of a grand piano, it also tells a fictional story of how a nervous child wows the crowd with her performance. Anita Bagdi’s lush, jewel-toned illustrations paired with Jen Fier Jasinski’s musical text capture the pitch-perfect tone for an evening performance. The book contains all the bells and whistles—illustrated end papers, nonfiction back matter about the parts of a piano, suggestions for how to have “the best recital experience possible,” and instructions for where to find the publisher’s complimentary educator resources. I highly recommend this stunning picture book!
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This lovely picture book follows a child as they wander through nature and imagine the possibilities in the things they hold in the palm of their hand—a forest in an acorn and sandcastles in a grain of sand. Raudenbush’s comforting, lyrical text combined with Conti’s dreamy illustrations make this the perfect book to read to a child snuggled on your lap. Definitely add this one to your bookshelf!
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This adorable book is a day-in-the-life journey of a young child and her family in China. Told from the point of view of a young girl, she observes her surroundings and describes her actions and interactions throughout her day. Readers will see words (and numbers) in both English and Mandarin, plus a pronunciation guide, as well as learn about some typical Chinese activities. The combination of cheerful and engaging illustrations, simple language, depiction of sweet family interactions, and supplemental backmatter make this book a winner for child, caregiver, and educator. Highly recommend!
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This picture book is a stunning tribute to the life and legacy of Yaffa Eliach, a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust and creator of the “Tower of Life” exhibit in Washington D.C.’s Holocaust Memorial Museum. While the story addresses the horrors of this dark period in history, it does so in a child-appropriate and accessible way. This story is moving, powerful, and beautifully illustrated—a must for every bookshelf.
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This story is a must read. Woodson’s lyrical text and López’s beautiful illustrations reassure readers that they are not alone in feeling different sometimes, urging them to be brave, to be true to themselves, and to accept others for who they are too. I found this book heartfelt and hopeful and think it’s a staple for any classroom, library, or home bookshelf.
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On a hot summer day in 1850, August Jackson’s colorful hat could be seen from a block away as he strolled down Philadelphia’s cobblestone streets. He pushed his cart and sang his familiar tune: “It’s hot, hot, hot! Come on ‘n’ cool down! Ol’ Gus has the greatest ice cream in town! Got lotsa flavors, so take your pick! Step right up and take a lick!” A big shout out and thank you to the creators of this book! I had never heard of Augustus Jackson until I read this book. I learned a lot about how he altered the original egg-filled recipe to become what we know as ice cream today, sped up the production of ice cream, invented new flavors, and made ice cream more readily available to everyone, not just the wealthy. This inspiring biography is entertaining, informative and full of engaging, life-like illustrations. I scream for ice cream and the ICE CREAM MAN!
Read this review on Goodreads and Amazon. Did you read and like this book? One of the best ways to support authors and illustrators is to post reviews for their books. Support an author/illustrator today by leaving a review on Goodreads or Amazon! If you’re not familiar with it, the Fibonacci sequence is a math pattern that begins with 0 and 1, and each subsequent number is calculated by adding the previous two numbers. So, it would look like this: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, and so on. I am a writer, but I’m also a numbers gal, so this book that incorporates both blew my mind:
Wow! This book has my mind blown (especially as a words, numbers, and visual gal)! Above all, LEO + LEA is a friendship story: First, the reader is introduced to Leo, who likes to count. Then Leo is introduced to Lea, who likes to draw. When the playground gets too overwhelming for Leo, he leaves to find some peace. He finds Lea (remember she likes to draw), and is delighted to find a pattern (remember he likes to count) in her art. Their commonality blossoms into friendship. This is a lovely story in itself, but the way the story is told and illustrated makes it truly magical. The “+” in the title hints at what’s to come, as well as the second spread which simply says, “counting,” but if you look closely, you’ll notice when Leo counts trees, squirrels, steps, classmates, and so on, his counting follows a pattern. Further, the text itself is written in the same Fibonacci sequence: One word on the first spread, followed by one word, then two words, then three, then five, and so on. And on top of that, the illustrator incorporates the Fibonacci sequence in the illustrations! Both author and illustrator share notes in the back matter that give further explanation about the inspiration for the story and art, explanation of the Fibonacci sequence, and illustration techniques used. Like I said, wow! This multi-layered, beautifully illustrated, heartwarming friendship story is truly a work of art!
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About HeatherHeather is a busy wife and mom of five rambunctious children and one lovable pup They all provide lots of distractions, but oodles of inspiration. Sometimes the pictures and ideas in her head turn into her own children's stories, but she always makes time to read other people's books. Sometimes she reviews them here. Archives
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