The Cool Bean by Jory John

Book Review: The Cool Bean

The Cool Bean is the third picture book from the Jory John and Pete Oswald combination.  Following the format of their prior titles, The Good Egg and The Bad Seed, the book uses a blend of comedy, charm and fun characters to deliver an important message for children 4 – 8 years old.

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Children's Books About Diversity

13 Children’s Books About Diversity and Inclusion

Parents often face the challenges of navigating difficult conversations and complex subjects with their kids.  Younger children are exposed to so much new information and it’s important that parents help provide context about the world around them. As such, the need for conversations about diversity, culture and inclusion have never been more necessary.

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The Book with No Pictures by BJ Novak

Book Review: The Book With No Pictures

Although a book without pictures may not sound like the most appealing option for children, this one will surely exceed expectations.  Its creativity takes full advantage of reading’s number one rule: Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud.

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Spend It! by Cinders McLeod

Book Review: Spend It!

Cinder McLeod’s Spend It! is a charming book that introduces the subject of money and making choices.

In the story, we’re introduced to Sonny who receives an allowance of three carrots each week.  Sonny can’t wait to buy EVERYTHING until he learns from his mother that he doesn’t have enough to get everything he wants.

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We Are in a Book!

Book Review: We Are in a Book!

The 13th installment in Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie series features the return of his popular characters, Gerald and Piggie, who discover they’re actually characters within a book!  This creative story format puts the characters in direct interaction with the reader as the two not only acknowledge the reader’s presence, but directly engage with them throughout the book.

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