Children’s Books Guide

If the cover doesn’t catch your eye, you can be sure that it will catch the eye of your child! The Circus Ship definitely promises to be an interesting story, what with tigers and giraffes and elephants hanging out on the deck of a really big ship plowing through the ocean. Though they say one [...]

Adults may remember hearing the tale of The Lion and the Mouse long ago through Aesop’s fables. Now, Jerry Pinkney has brought the tale back to life in his book—what else?—The Lion and the Mouse. The story itself never grows old because there is much to be learned from it, even if children don’t realize [...]

Years back, Patrick McDonnell created the simple yet lovable Mutts, a comic strip featuring a couple of little cats and dogs, most notably Mooch and Earl. Every Sunday people peruse the comics and enjoy a little dose of Mutts. But Patrick McDonnell decided to take another step and began to create books just for kids [...]

With a way of telling a story that is both heartwarming and educational, Eric Carle has written Mister Seahorse. Delightfully crafted paper collages dominate the illustrations, a visual feast that will keep you and your children entertained. You adventure under the sea will include learning about the Seahorse, of course, but also other fish and [...]

Not a lot of children’s books use bats to tell stories, but Janell Cannon not only did just that, but also created a much-loved favorite that is already considered a classic.  The title is also the name of the main character, a baby fruit bat called Stellaluna.  One night while searching for food, an attacking [...]

In The Hat, Jan Brett brings a warmth that will illuminate through the winter chill, with Hedgie the Hedgehog. Hedgie finds a woolen stocking that belongs to the girl, Lisa. Lisa has hung her winter woolen clothing on the line to air out. Hedgie finds the stocking which has blown off the line. When his [...]

With the charm and wit that only Eric Carle can deliver in his amazing children’s books, The Very Lonely Firefly is yet another tale to soothe the soul and offer lessons on love and belonging. When the firefly hatches one dark evening, he goes looking for other fireflies to join. With all the lights he [...]

Picture books come and go, but this is one that is here to stay. Once you open Animalia, you may have a hard time putting it down. Though it is written for children ages 4-8, the masterful artwork that is seen throughout the book will draw everyone, from the youngest child, to the most mature [...]

When people say Curious George, there’s no question who they’re talking about.  Just about every adult and child knows that rambunctious monkey who hangs out with the Man in the Yellow Hat.  There are a great many children’s books that have withstood the tides of time and Curious George is, without a doubt, one of [...]

There are some actors and actresses who need no introduction: Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, and Dustin Hoffman are three actors who are immediately recognizable no matter what role they play. The same holds true for some childrens books – there are some that you will instantly recognize that need absolutely no introduction, and one of [...]